Barchester Healthcare Ltd in City of Edinburgh | 2 Care Homes

Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2025

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Overall Experience

I am a retired OT with over 30yrs experience & have high expectations of care needs for our clients. My mother has been awaiting a POC for 4 months then had a fall requiring hospital admission then the assessment identified she required 24hr care. I have found this very difficult especially as mum has

been unhappy with me & wants to be independent. I know that a POC & I cannot meet my mum's needs but the care home team can & provide a level of support, care & socialisation that is enabling mum to regain her confidence, sense of self & flourish. The team have been amazing with mum & her face lights up when she sees any of them, they have been so supportive of me & listened when I'm struggling.

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

We so appreciate your comments: thank you for your very positive review, which will be shared with the team, who work hard throughout

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from Jane L (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 2 May 2025

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I was extremely well looked after, with great respect and dignity, this was more like a five star hotel for which I am eternally greatful. All the staff were super.

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind and positive review - the Team will really appreciate this feedback as everyone works hard to deliver the 5 star service you have experienced!! We hope you will continue to visit us and look forward to seeing you

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from Karen S (Friend of Resident) published on 24 April 2025

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My friend is in this care home and it is amazing. It fills all her needs, personal care, medication, helping her get dressed, she gets her nails done, her hair done, podiatrist, the food is like a 5 star hotel, there are activities every day, trips out to lovely gardens, coffee shops and place of interest.

The staff are excellent, very keen to help with anything that is required. I would highly recommend Barchester Queens Manor Care Home.

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your kind and positive review - your comments will be shared with the Team! Everyone works hard to deliver a 5* experience and we truly appreciate your feedback.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from M N (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 16 April 2025

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From the moment we visited Strachan Care Home we have been warmly welcomed.
Now six months after my friend moved in it feels like an extended family .
The atmosphere is full of joy and laughter.
The team are very supportive to residents and visitors alike.
The professional yet friendly up- dates

by phone are greatly appreciated regarding health or concern up- dates. This is even more important given the distance a relative needs to travel to visit.
We thank you all for giving us peace of mind that our Loved ones are being cared for in such a caring supportive manner.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager, NE & Scotland at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from Margaret W (Cousin of Resident) published on 4 April 2025

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Lovely atmosphere. The staff are very helpful and friendly, they keep me regularly informed. My cousin seems on the whole to be much happier since becoming a resident last July. He was a huge challenge at the beginning, but the staff coped extremely well. It has been such a relief to me to see him much

improved in his demeanour.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager - NE & Scotland at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Condolences to you and the family. Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025

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Staff are outstandingly kind and helpful - not just with my mother but all the family too. They were particularly helpful during a difficult transition period for my mother. During a recent visit from an overseas relative and new great grandson they put together a delicious tea so my mother could entertain

the family in one of their private living rooms - my mother very happy to be able to host the family in this way. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Sincere thanks from the Queens Manor Team for your kind and positive review. Everyone works hard to support residents and their families and to deliver the best possible standards of care. Your comments will be shared with all colleagues, and are greatly appreciated.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from Fiona P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025

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Queens manor is a beautiful home with 5 star facilities. The food is good with amazing attention to detail from the chef and his team to the provision of mum's special diet. The care, compassion and friendliness of the staff made mum's respite stay a positive experience

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Many thanks for your kind and lovely comments which I will pass on to the team. Everyone works hard to provide the best possible standards of care and we really appreciate your feedback

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from N W (Niece of Resident) published on 21 February 2025

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The Queens Manor showed an exceptional level of empathy and dedication during my aunts stay. Everyone was kind, responsive and gentle. My aunts dignity was at the forefront. I wholeheartedly recommend this care home and would not have wanted to be anywhere else at this difficult time. Thank you for

everything!

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, General Manager at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service. Your comments will be passed on to the Team: everyone works hard to deliver high standards of care and support and we are always delighted to receive such kind and positive feedback.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from L G (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 20 January 2025

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The care home is very cosy, clean and comfortable. It's well-appointed and offers plenty of activities.
The meals are lovely and there is a very good variety. If we request a change in menu, it's never a problem. The staff are excellent, kind, caring and helpful.
Any issues are handled efficiently

and professionally.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from D R (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2024

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The team are fantastic and it's obvious from all our interactions that my father's care and well-being are priority. We have complete confidence from the way the home is presented, the communications we receive and general helpfulness of everyone, that my father is very well cared for. He is happy which

is the best feedback we can give.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from Carolyn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024

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I would like to thank Barchester Strachan House Care Home, Edinburgh and the staff who care for my mum. The care she receives is exceptional. The home is warm, clean and inviting and the staff are very friendly and always smile when I visit. There are plenty of activities organised for the residents

and I've never heard my mum being bored. The care staff pay a lot of attention to detail and my mum's needs are always met with respect and dignity. Food is of good quality and if Mum fancies a glass of wine with her evening meal she gets it. I rate this care home very high. Nothing but a positive experience.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from J N (Regular Volunteer) published on 6 November 2024

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Barchester Strachan House Care Home is a comfortable, pleasant place. It's such a nice place to visit as everyone seems so relaxed. The staff are always cheerful and friendly and there's always something going on if people feel like joining in.
The garden is an enormous asset. It's so well designed

that every window has a lovely view.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from Linda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024

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Our family are delighted with all of the help that Barchester Queens Manor Care Home has given our mum. She has thrived dramatically since arriving in June. This has been due to the personal care and attention given to her by all of the staff. We are so pleased that she has got her sparkle back.
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admin assistant, in particular, was a breath of fresh air when we needed help most and she has continued to be a positive influence for Mum and all of her visitors.

Reply from Margaret-Ann Davidson, GM at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from Jenny B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2024

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My father has been a resident in the Memory Lane section of Barchester Strachan House Care Home for three months now and is thriving despite his advanced dementia. He loves to spend time in the safely enclosed garden, enjoys the activities and is eating well. The staff are caring, kind and respectful,

engaging with the residents as individuals and always take time to discuss his needs and care with us. The management team is flexible, supportive and empathetic as we navigate this journey as a family and I really feel that he couldn't be in better hands.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from Luke H (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2024

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My mum is a resident of Barchester Queens Manor in Edinburgh. She tried respite at other care homes and really, really didn't like them. Queens Manor is a qualitative step up from those other homes.
The home is not too big, and there doesn't appear to be a high turnover of staff, so residents have

the time to form meaningful relationships with individual members of staff.
Time and care are given to residents' individual needs and wants. My mum has been encouraged to bring things from her family home to make her new room her own. When my mum had a tumble, appropriate care and due thought were given before contacting emergency services. Despite the mess she left behind, her room was spotless when she got back there the next day.
Mum's been there for almost 6 months, and there's been no real issues at all during that time.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Queens Manor at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from L O (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2024

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My gran has been living at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home for two years now and it is nothing short of excellent. The attention to detail, commitment of staff and care given is second to none. We attended their event on Saturday and it was amazing. The event brought great memories back for my gran

and allowed us time to spend at an event as a family. Who knows if this would have ever happened without Queens Manor. Thank you.

Reply from Shannon Cullen, Senior Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I am also delighted that you enjoyed our event. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from I C (Relative of Resident) published on 9 September 2024

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I attended the Queens Manor Fringe festival with my family, what a great day for everyone! My gran loved everything that was going on from the street act, canapes, cocktail bar and Jazz band. It was all lovely and well organised. Staff always go above and beyond at Queens Manor and they are all amazing.

If anyone is looking for a fun, caring and beautiful place to live, look no further than Queens Manor.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Queens Manor at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2024

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My mum enjoyed the recent Fringe event where a wonderful jazz singer performed songs from the past. The host was witty and welcoming and the singer was accompanied by 2 excellent musicians. The home had gone out of its way to organise an entertaining afternoon with drinks and homemade snacks.
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is a fairly recent resident and, as a dementia patient, lives on the first floor. Initially, she took part in some activities and was included in 2 outings which she enjoyed very much. Unfortunately, she doesn't always realise what is on offer and relies on family or members of staff to encourage her to participate.
Otherwise, we have been very happy with the care my mum is receiving and appreciate the hard-working staff and the care they give to the residents.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Queens Manor at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from Douglas M (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2024

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I have found Strachan House to be a very pleasant and welcoming home for my very elderly parents, both of whom entered Strachan House due to their Alzheimer's. Upon my Mother's death, I found the staff to be extremely sensitive and loving. Strachan House has caring staff led by a leadership team who

set a great example and encourage a down-to-earth approach to the care and well-being of the residents and concern for their families.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Strachan House at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review of
Barchester Strachan House Care Home
from Michelle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024

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Barchester Strachan House Care Home sits in beautiful landscaped gardens, the design and furnishings high standard. You are met by delighted, welcoming, highly professional staff who go out of their way to provide the highest possible level of care, medical assistance, sophisticated as well as client-centred

entertainment and activity programmes for residents. A hair salon, physiotherapy centre, outstanding manageress, incredible chef providing most nutritious, varied, delicious menus all throughout the day. Since my father has moved to Strachan House, he has made so many great friendships, has been on fantastic outings, even to a golf course. Staff are devoted to providing the highest level of care and also the greatest degree of happiness and fulfilment for the residents, with an excellent manageress. Family of residents made so welcome. Dad is now living a sociable life again, with excellent health support. Cheerful staff dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and happiness.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager – North at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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