The Killearn House is situated in the attractive
village of Killearn in the Strathendrick valley within
easy reach of Glasgow and Stirling. Our village is
located in a low traffic density area off the main
roads and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland
whilst the house itself is in a quiet residential
area. Most of the rooms and the residents' lounge
look out on to fields descending to the Blane water
a scene of pastoral calm.
The house was purpose built on one level with the
needs of the elderly in mind and within reasonably
easy walking distance of the shops, bank and Kirk.
We have eight ensuite large rooms which residents
furnish with their own furniture and possessions.
Privacy in their own room is guaranteed for those
who want it. Lunch and high tea are taken together
in the dining room which also doubles as the lounge/common
room for those residents who would like to meet together
or just to sit somewhere different to watch TV etc.
As with all Abbeyfields, the house is managed by
a group of volunteers who do their best to organise
outings and in-house activities for the amusement
and entertainment of the residents who wish to join
in. Links with village organisations are encouraged
and we willingly provide assistance with transport
to meeting venues, the Kirk, Doctor's surgery, etc
when requested. The day to day management, including
menus, is in the hands of our Housekeeper who with
other support staff maintain cover for 7 days per
week and overnight. Should the house be unattended
because the Housekeeper is shopping or enjoying her/his
time off, an emergency call system to Stirling Council's
MECS service is available which provides a security
net to the community.
Whilst we do not employ nursing staff, any resident
who wishes to use outside assistance from private
agencies or the Social Services is welcome to make
their own arrangements and assistance in setting this
up is available.
Terms are moderate and fully inclusive. Residents
on low incomes may be entitled to assistance and we
will be happy to assist in investigating and facilitating
this in strict confidence.
Potential residents and/or their families or sponsors
are welcome to visit the house to meet with existing
residents and committee members without any obligation.
For further information please contact our
Secretary:-
Mrs Kirsty Smith
26 New Endrick Road
KILLEARN, Glasgow
G63 9NY
Tel: 01360 550654 or Abbeyfield House Tel: 01360 550031
(Housekeeper)
If you experience any difficulties, please contact
Abbeyfield Scotland on 0131 225 7801 and they will
help you to get in touch with us.
CONTACT SOCIETIES IN CENTRAL;
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links to the individual societies' pages are listed
below. Alternatively you can click on 'CONTACT' above,
to get more details.
