The Argyle Care Centre
Nursing home in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute
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- 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.
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About
The Argyle Care Centre is a 58-bed care home in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, providing care for people living with dementia. The home says it aims to tailor support to each resident's personality, interests and needs, with attention to their overall wellbeing. Its team includes catering staff, activity planners and registered nurses, and the home says it looks for staff who are compassionate and committed to personalised care.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, has graded its support for wellbeing, its care planning and its staff team as Very good. It has graded the setting and the leadership as Good.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2019
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
587 recorded crimes in the Helensburgh Central ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
The Argyle Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Millig Practice, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Helensburgh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Visiting Friends SCIO
Provide a one to one volunteer befriending service to adults in Helensburgh and Lomond.
Helensburgh & Lomond Carers (SCIO)
Provide support to unpaid adult and young carers in Helensburgh & Lomond, by delivering information and advice and a wide range of services to ensure they have a safe, acceptable and stimulating…
The Helensburgh Lunch Club
The Helensburgh Lunch Club has been an institution in the Town for over forty years. It is now serving lunches to 30 members on three days each week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Club has…
Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO
The charity provides residential and nursing care for the elderly and has also accommodation to facilitate independent living
Age Concern - Vale Of Leven
To benefit the community by holding events and regular meetings. to alleviate loneliness & isolation amongst older people in the Vale of Leven/Alexandria area
Lomond And Clyde Care & Repair Limited
Lomond and Clyde Care & Repair is a handyman charity to assist the elderly and disabled to stay independent within their own home.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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