About Ailsa Lodge Care Home
Ailsa Lodge Care Home is a residential care home for older people located in Bishopton, Renfrewshire. Operated by McKenzie Care Ltd, the home provides accommodation for up to 35 residents. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in November 2025, Ailsa Lodge achieved an average grade of Good, scoring 4.4 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.
The home supports residents with a broad range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, and mental health conditions. Specialist care is also available for those living with hearing or visual impairment, and the team is experienced in delivering compassionate palliative and end of life care.
Situated in the town of Bishopton in Renfrewshire, Ailsa Lodge offers a community setting for older people who require residential support. Its Good inspection grade reflects a consistent standard of care across the home's 35-bed capacity.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
Care & Support Provided
Location
21 Erskine Ferry Road, Bishopton, PA7 5PP
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Ailsa Lodge Care Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Ailsa Lodge Care Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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