Services
We provide Chemist, Chiropodist, Optician, Doctor, Dentist, Hairdresser, Laundry and Banking Services here.
- CHEMIST visits daily and supplies all requirements
- CHIROPODIST visits regularly
- OPTICIAN visits can be arranged when required
- DOCTORS & DENTISTS - You can use your own Doctor and Dentist if they are willing to come here. If you are from outside this area we can arrange a local GP and Dentist for you. When consulting you will normally be accompanied by a member of staff. Medicines which you bring with you should be given to the Manager on arrival here. They will be recorded and dispensed at the appropriate time.
- HAIRDRESSING - A hairdresser visits weekly for both men and women but if you prefer your own to visit here that's fine. Hairdryers and curling tongs are available for your use at any time.
- LAUNDRY is done daily and all your clothes should be marked with your name. We are extremely careful but no responsibility can be taken for items accidently damaged or lost
- MONEY AND VALUABLES can be looked after in our safe
- NEWSPAPERS are delivered daily morning and evening.
- TELEPHONES a private line in your room is charged directly by BT
- SMOKING is only allowed in designated areas but we can accommodate individual arrangements.
CATERING
- BREAKFAST 8am-9.30am
- TEA or COFFEE 10.20am
- LUNCH 12-1.15pm
- TEA or COFFEE 2.30pm
- EVENING MEAL 4.30-5.30pm
- EVENING DRINK 7.30pm
- SUPPER from 9.00pm
Meals can be served either in the Dining Room or in your own room. We have a varied menu and new suggestions are welcomed.
24 hour service is available for drinks, biscuits or snacks or just a chat with our caring staff. Most special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Visitors, relatives, children and (well-behaved) pets are encouraged to come at any time to visit - especially to our social events which are also attended by the staff and their families.
There is parking at the front of the building for visitors and there is no restriction on how many visitors you may have. If your visitors require a meal or a light refreshment, having had to travel a long distance, please let the staff know in advance of the visit if possible. We suggest visitors do not arrive at meal times or very early in the morning. SMOKING is only allowed in designated areas and (well behaved) pets are welcome but not allowed in the Dining Room or Kitchen.
From Dumbuck Lights continue along the A82 (Stirling Road) until reaching a roundabout at which you turn left into Bonhill Road. Continue along Bonhill Road under the railway bridge into Strathleven Place. We are on the left hand side beside St Patrick's Church.
