Independent Care Home
Westerton Care Home
Nursing home in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire
Operated by Independent Care Home
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).
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About
Westerton Care Home is an independent care home in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care across 106 registered beds. The home is a modern purpose-built facility located in the area, equipped to support residents with a range of care needs and specialisms.
The home offers nursing care alongside residential and dementia support, as well as respite provision for those needing short-term stays. Westerton Care Home is designed to deliver personalised care tailored to individual residents' requirements.
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Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Near a railway line
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
488 recorded crimes in the Bearsden North and Bearsden South wards (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 | from £1,500 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| 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
Westerton Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Fulton Street Medical Centre, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bearsden
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The Alive and Kicking (SCIO)
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Good Morning Project Limited
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Shettleston Mens Shed
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01414 655635.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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