Independent Care Home

Boclair Care Home

Nursing home in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire

Operated by Independent Care Home

Care Inspectorate: Good80 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressBoclair Care Home, Switchback Rd, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1QN
Beds80
Registered managerKarlynn Wheelan
Weekly feefrom £1,250 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2022
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Boclair Care Home is an independent care home in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, providing residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home has 80 registered beds.

The home supports older people requiring a range of care types, from residential to nursing-level support, and offers specialist dementia care and respite provision for those needing short-term stays.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus3.3 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station0.8 miles
Shops2.9 miles
Pub or bar1.2 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CoursePlentiful
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

488 recorded crimes in the Bearsden North and Bearsden South wards (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Theft & dishonesty46%
Violence (non-sexual)15%
Damage & reckless behaviour11%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)11%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,250
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Boclair Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Kessington Medical Centre, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Kessington Medical Centre · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Bearsden

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Weekday Wow Factor

Weekday Wow Factor creates fun, friendship and fitness for older adults living with and without dementia, and other long-term conditions. We tackle lonliness, isolation and lack of access to…

2.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC050760)
Charity

Common Wheel

To improve mental wellbeing, increase skills and reduce isolation through the provision of supported, meaningful activities for people with mental illness and dementia

3.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC031798)
Charity

Glasgow Action For Pensioners

Glasgow Action for Pensioners aims to improve the quality of life for older people in Glasgow by addressing issues such as poverty, isolation, and access to essential services. We provide…

4.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC006333)
Charity

The Alive and Kicking (SCIO)

To help older ones overcome the effects of social isolation and loneliness.

4.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048582)
Charity

Good Morning Project Limited

We have been providing an emotional, social and safety-net support service 365 days a year since 2000, and we never missed a call throughout the pandemic. Highly skilled, well-trained Telephone…

4.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC031960)
Charity

Shettleston Mens Shed

The Shettleston Men's Shed supports men predominantly over 55 in Glasgow's East End who may be experiencing social isolation, poor mental health, limited mobility or loneliness. Through regular…

7.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC045115)

© Crown Copyright and database right 2026. Contains information from the Scottish Charity Register supplied by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Boclair?
Boclair is positioned in Glasgow and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
What kinds of senior care does Boclair offer?
Boclair provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Boclair?
At present, the home can accommodate 80 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Boclair?
Boclair is under the ownership and management of Independent Care Home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Boclair offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Literature and Poetry Sessions, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Boclair cost?
The cost of care at Boclair begins at £1,250 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific elderly care needs.

For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01414 837578 to discuss your individual requirements.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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