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Alderwood House Care Home in Dumbarton

Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire

Alderwood House
care home

Alderwood House Care Home in Dumbarton

Alderwood House Care Home in Dumbarton provides specialist adult care and 24-hour support for adults with mental health needs, disabilities and brain injuries in a safe, welcoming setting.

01389 717740
Bedrooms32
Care types1
RegionWest Dunbartonshire
Regulated byCare Inspectorate

The Home

Life at
Alderwood House Care Home

Alderwood House Care Home is a purpose-built specialist adult care home in Dumbarton, supporting adults who are living with or recovering from mental health conditions, disabilities or brain injuries.

Our focus is on creating a safe, structured and supportive environment where residents can build confidence, develop independence and feel genuinely respected. Care and support are shaped around each person's needs, goals, routines and strengths, helping residents to move forward at a pace that feels right for them. You can read more about our wider approach on the Life at Meallmore page.

Located on the north bank of the River Clyde, Alderwood House offers comfortable accommodation, welcoming shared spaces, self-contained flats and secure outdoor areas, all designed to support everyday wellbeing and independence.

Specialist adult care in Dumbarton

Alderwood House provides specialist adult care for people with complex support needs, including mental health conditions, disabilities and brain injuries.

Our experienced colleagues provide 24-hour care and support, helping residents feel safe, understood and encouraged. Every support plan is personal to the individual, with a focus on dignity, confidence, independence and meaningful daily living. Alderwood House is part of a wider family of Meallmore care homes across Scotland.

Supporting recovery and independence

At Alderwood House, we understand that independence looks different for every person. For some residents, it may mean rebuilding confidence with daily routines. For others, it may mean developing life skills, taking part in activities, spending time outdoors or working towards greater independence in a self-contained flat.

The home includes four self-contained flats, giving residents the opportunity to experience more independent living while still having support nearby when needed.

A warm and structured environment

Alderwood House has been designed to feel safe, welcoming and comfortable. Bedrooms are generously proportioned and include en-suite facilities, with deluxe rooms also available.

Residents can also enjoy cosy lounge and dining areas, shared kitchens, an activities room, cinema room and a hair and beauty salon. These spaces help create a sense of routine, connection and choice throughout the day.

Activities, confidence and daily life

Daily life at Alderwood House is shaped around each resident's interests, abilities and personal goals.

Our activities programme supports residents to stay engaged, try new things and enjoy meaningful time with others. Whether someone wants to take part in a group activity, enjoy a film, cook, spend time in the garden or focus on personal routines, our colleagues are there to offer encouragement and support.

Close to the local community

Alderwood House is located in Dumbarton, close to local shops, amenities and community connections. Explore our other care homes across Glasgow and the West of Scotland to see the wider Meallmore family.

The home also has a private courtyard and secure landscaped gardens, giving residents a safe and peaceful outdoor space to enjoy fresh air, gardening activities and time with others. For funding questions or to arrange a visit, please get in touch with our team.

Care offered here

What's on offer

Everything you'll find at
Alderwood House Care Home.

Care facilities

  • 24-hour specialist adult care and support
  • Person-centred support planning
  • Support for adults with mental health needs
  • Support for adults with disabilities
  • Support for adults with brain injuries

Room facilities

  • En-suite rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Deluxe rooms available
  • Laundry and domestic services
  • TV
  • Self-contained flats

Indoor facilities

  • Activities programme
  • Activities room
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Cinema room
  • Shared living and dining areas
  • Kitchen areas supporting independence

Outdoor facilities

  • Secure landscaped gardens
  • Private courtyard
  • Outdoor space for fresh air and relaxation
  • Space for gardening activities
Laura McNicol, Care Home Manager at Alderwood House Care Home

Meet the manager

Laura,
Home Manager at Alderwood House Care Home.

Laura McNicol · Care Home Manager

My journey in mental health care began when I was 16, working as a domestic in a psychiatric ward. That experience helped me realise how much I wanted to work in mental health and support people to feel safe, understood and valued. After qualifying as a Mental Health Nurse, I worked in a secure forensic setting before joining Meallmore in 2015. I later became Deputy Manager at The Oaks, and in March 2024 I was proud to take on the role of Home Manager at Alderwood House. At Alderwood House, my focus is on creating a supportive and structured home where residents can build confidence, maintain independence and work towards their own personal goals. I am proud of our colleagues and the way they bring compassion, professionalism and teamwork into the home every day.

Location

Find Alderwood House Care Home
in Dumbarton

Alderwood House Care Home is in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire. Families visit from across West Dunbartonshire and beyond.

Alderwood House Care Home, Gooseholm Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 2AP

Areas we serve

Families come to Alderwood House Care Home from Port Glasgow, Clydebank, Helensburgh, Greenock, Renfrew and Bearsden across West Dunbartonshire.

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Questions

Things families
often ask.

Alderwood House Care Home provides specialist adult care and 24-hour support for adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, disabilities and brain injuries.
Alderwood House Care Home is located on Gooseholm Road in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, close to local shops, amenities and the River Clyde.
Yes. Alderwood House supports residents to build confidence and independence where appropriate. The home also includes self-contained flats to help residents work towards greater independence with support nearby.
Yes. Alderwood House has en-suite rooms, with deluxe rooms also available.
Yes. Alderwood House has secure landscaped gardens and a private courtyard where residents can enjoy fresh air, relaxation and gardening activities.

Have another question about Alderwood House Care Home? Get in touch.

Come and visit

Book a visit to
Alderwood House Care Home

Come join us for a chat over a cuppa - appointments encouraged so we can give your visit the time it needs.

01389 717740
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