About Kirknowe Nursing Home
Kirknowe Nursing Home is a large care home for older people located in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, operated by HC-One No. 1 Limited. With 90 beds, it is one of the more substantial care facilities in the area. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in July 2025, Kirknowe achieved an average grade of Very Good, scoring 4.8 out of 6, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care.
The home supports residents with a wide range of complex needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability, neurological conditions, learning difficulties, and Korsakoff's syndrome. Kirknowe also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring residents and their families receive compassionate support during this important stage of life.
This breadth of specialist care, combined with its strong inspection results, makes Kirknowe Nursing Home a well-regarded option for families in North Lanarkshire seeking high-quality, person-centred nursing care for older loved ones.
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
240 Stewarton Street, Wishaw, ML2 8AL
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Kirknowe Nursing 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 Kirknowe Nursing 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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?
Helpful Guides
Have a question about this care home?
Ask in our Community Forum and get a real answer from someone who's been through it.
Share what's on your mindFind Out If Kirknowe Nursing Home Is Right for You
Start the conversation and request a callback from this home.
A free daily companion for someone with dementia
Shows the date, weather, family photos, and a daily question. Set up in 10 minutes.
More Care Homes
View all care homes in North Lanarkshire →Browse Scotland
View all council areas in Scotland →Other Care Homes in North Lanarkshire
Allinvale House
Airdrie
Avondale Care Home
Motherwell, ML1 3RY
55 beds
Beechwood Apartments
Airdrie
Beechwood Care Home
Wishaw, ML2 7QX
90 beds
Blair House Care Home
Coatbridge, ML5 2EW
23 beds
Buchanan Street Residential Children's House
COATBRIDGE