Our homes serving Newton Mearns
2 homes serving Newton Mearns
Why Meallmore
Care that feels like home
Our East Renfrewshire homes are quietly loved by Southside families. Mearns House is set back from Ayr Road in leafy grounds; Eaglesham House sits on the edge of Clarkston with views towards the Fenwick Moor. Both combine hotel-standard comfort - chef-cooked meals, en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens - with the genuine warmth that makes families tell their friends. Our teams work closely with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and local GPs, and hold respite rooms for short-notice breaks.
Areas we cover
Serving families across Newton Mearns and nearby
- Newton Mearns
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Busby
- Eaglesham
- Whitecraigs
- Thornliebank
Council area: East Renfrewshire Council.
Local healthcare
Working with NHS teams in Newton Mearns
Main hospitals
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Govan
- New Victoria Hospital, Langside
GP practices & community teams
Our East Renfrewshire homes work with GP practices across Newton Mearns, Clarkston and Giffnock, including Mearns Medical Centre, Clarkston Medical Centre and Greenlaw Medical Centre.
A short guide
How to choose a care home in Newton Mearns
Choosing a care home in Newton Mearns or Clarkston tends to start with the type of care needed - residential, nursing, dementia or respite - and how close the home is to the rest of the family. Southside families often visit several times a week, so proximity to your own door matters more than most people expect. Read the Care Inspectorate reports for the homes on your shortlist, not just the top-line grades - the wording gives you a real feel for how each home is run. Visit twice if you can, once ideally unannounced, and notice how staff speak with residents, whether people look relaxed and engaged, and how the home smells and sounds. Ask what a typical day looks like, whether the person's routines and preferences can be kept, and how mealtimes, activities and visiting work in practice. Ask about links with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, community district nurses and East Renfrewshire GPs. Above all, trust the atmosphere - the right home usually feels right within the first ten minutes.
Still weighing things up? Read our funding guide or .
Frequently asked
Care in Newton Mearns: your questions
Mearns House (G77 5UU) in Newton Mearns itself, and Eaglesham House (G76 7DJ) three miles east in Clarkston.
Yes - both Mearns House and Eaglesham House are registered for residential, nursing and dementia care.
Both homes offer residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Weekly fees vary by home, room type and level of care - we price each stay individually after a short assessment. Scotland's Free Personal Care contribution of £260.30/week and, where nursing is needed, Free Nursing Care of £117.10/week come off the total; a family top-up may bridge any remaining gap. We accept East Renfrewshire Council placements with these contributions factored in. See our funding guide for the full picture.
Our two homes serve families across Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Giffnock, Busby, Eaglesham, Whitecraigs and Thornliebank.
Yes - Mearns House and Eaglesham House both accept respite bookings subject to availability and a short assessment; we can usually confirm within a few days.
Yes - both homes are around 15 minutes from the QEUH in Govan, and we work closely with the discharge team.
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