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Care homes near University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride – page 2

117 homes within 10 miles

There are 117 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital Hairmyres, nearest first. 48 offer nursing care and 104 dementia care. The closest, Abbey Lodge Care Home, is 0.5 miles away; 7 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near University Hospital Hairmyres

Care homes near University Hospital Hairmyres (117)

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VerifiedDistance from University Hospital Hairmyres: 4.5 mi
Care Inspectorate: Adequate

76 beds

Thistle Healthcare

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About University Hospital Hairmyres

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
NHS Lanarkshire
Address
Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8RG
Phone
01355 585 000 Source
Urgent care
Has a 24-hour accident and emergency department. SourceMinor injuries service, provided 7 days per week, within the main emergency department. SourceTo be seen by minor injury services, arrange this by phoning NHS 24 on 111. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement while they recover. Scotland’s intermediate care framework says it should be free; what happens after that depends on the council, so ask the discharge team.
  4. Free personal care. In Scotland, adults assessed as needing personal care don’t pay for it, at home or in a care home, though care home residents still pay for accommodation. Scotland doesn’t have NHS Continuing Healthcare; people with the most complex health needs may be cared for in hospital instead (“hospital based complex clinical care”).
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Services for older people at University Hospital Hairmyres

  • Frailty unitThe hospital has a frailty unit. Source
  • Geriatricians on Ward 8Ward 8Three geriatricians work on Ward 8 alongside surgeons to plan care for older patients. Source
  • Medicine for older adultsA medicine for older adults service operates at the hospital. Source
  • Carers staying with patientsThe hospital supports families and carers who wish to stay with a loved one in hospital. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsPlan bus or train journeys using the Traveline Scotland website. Source
  • ParkingVisitor car park in front of the main entrance, with disabled parking available. Source
  • VisitingVisiting arrangements are flexible and set by each ward; ask ward staff about current arrangements. Source
  • NHS patient transportFor ambulance transport, contact the Scottish Ambulance Service patient booking service on 0300 123 1236 as soon as you receive your appointment. Source

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Questions about care homes near University Hospital Hairmyres

How many care homes are near University Hospital Hairmyres?

There are 117 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital Hairmyres listed on AskBart, 31 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to University Hospital Hairmyres?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Abbey Lodge Care Home (0.5 miles), Westwood House Care Home (0.8 miles), Rosaburn House (1.5 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near University Hospital Hairmyres?

Yes. 104 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Westwood House Care Home, 0.8 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from University Hospital Hairmyres to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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