Galahill House

Barr Road, Galashiels TD1 3HX
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  • Galahill House, Galashiels
A secluded, tranquil home on the edge of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.

Galahill House is set in its own lovely mature gardens, with hillside, ponds, birds and wildlife on the doorstep.

Galahill House is an elegant traditional stone building, with large windows letting in plenty of light. The shared dining and living areas are beautifully appointed and look out onto the grounds and gardens. The home has room for 22 residents on two floors.
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Care Provided by Galahill House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1880
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1880

Fees are tailored to the individual and are dependant on many factors, exact pricing can be discussed with the care home Manager.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Galahill House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Jenny Hunter (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (24)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (23)

Galahill House Reviews (8)

9.1

Galahill House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.149) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Galahill House has 8 reviews.

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Review from Maureen C (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I often visit my friend in Galahill, the home Manager and staff are all very welcoming and approachable. They always make time to have a chat and offer of a coffee.
My friend always appears happy and well presented.
At times there are activities in the sitting area all the residents seem to be enjoying
themselves.
I have used the facilities and they always appear to be well maintained. Also visited my friend in their room which is clean, bright and welcoming. It's nice to see personal touches around the room.
The staff are always happy to help with anything and seem to be happy within their job.
Reply from Lauren McKinlay, Business Development Manager at Galahill House

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we will be sure to feed this back to the team at Galahill!

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Review from G B (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind, caring, compassionate helped us with our every need during our recent bereavement. Lovely staff and home all around.
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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was transferred to Galahill House in 2022 after suffering a stroke. She has been well looked after and treated with kindness and respect. The care home staff promptly report any change in her condition. He room is a bit "tired" and could benefit from new blinds and curtains.
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Review from J R (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have lived here for two years and nine months and am reasonably well looked after. I am unable to participate in activities as I have suffered a stroke and can only use one hand.
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Review from C B (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother has been a resident at Galahill House for almost a year now. When she moved in she was a scared and helpless woman who suffered dreadful dreadful tension headaches brought on by anxiety. Since then she has come back to life again - she feels safe and confident and the headaches have completely
disappeared. I attribute this to the excellent care staff who treat her as an individual they are clearly fond of and teat with dignity and respect at all times. They put their sound values into action and maintain high standards which is not always easy ( I speak as a former Care Home Manager myself ). They are very good at helping her make informed choices in a way that is meaningful and pitched at an appropriate level for her. My Mum is thriving now and, having seen the way other residents with more advanced dementia are cared for, I feel great comfort in knowing that she will always receive superb care as her needs change. I would confidently recommend Galahill House to anyone.
Reply from Lauren McKinlay, Business Development Manager at Galahill House

Thank you so much for your lovely review of Galahill Care Home. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so grateful for your recognition of the care and attention the Galahill team provide to your mum. It's a pleasure to support her, and we're glad to know she's in a place where she feels happy and cared for.

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall good. Food could be improved given the fees that are charged.
Activities seem to be irregular. I don't think there is an activity-focused member of staff at present. Certainly nothing taking place at the moment.
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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very caring and capable team of carers look after the residents of Galahill House.
The communal areas have recently been decorated and are very pleasant to sit in.
The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained.
Activities are offered Monday to Friday to residents who wish to participate.
The rooms are well-cleaned daily.
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Review from Sylvia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has now resided in Galahill House for nine months. During that time my views have remained the same. I may add that the continual dedication and tender loving person-centred care from all staff are outstanding. There are also various daily activities that the residents can participate in if they
wish, from dominoes to singing and light seated exercise in the comfort of the delightful, newly refurbished lounge. There is also a fabulous new coffee area with lovely comfy seating for you and your loved one to have a coffee/tea and a chat. So would just like to thank all the staff members across the board - give yourselves a good pat on the back. You are doing an awesome job.
Reply from Alison Grant, Manager at Galahill House

Thank you for your review, we are more than appreciative of your views and hope to continue the best of care.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.149)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.149) out of 10 for Galahill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.549 for Galahill House is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.549
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Galahill House is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 6 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 2 Jul 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Very good (5)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Jenny

Jenny Hunter

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2011

Jenny started with Mansfield Care as a domestic worker, quickly progressing through roles to become Home Manager of Galahill House in October 2024. Over 14 years, she gained valuable experience and developed a deep love for her residents and team. Jenny finds it rewarding to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and now can’t imagine working anywhere else. Outside of work, her greatest joy is her son, and to recharge, she enjoys walking in the hills, finding peace in the fresh air.


One of her favourite parts of the week is the coffee afternoon at Galahill, where residents, the team, and prospective residents connect in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Jenny’s journey at Mansfield Care is a testament to her commitment and passion for her role.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galahill House

What types of Care is Galahill House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Galahill House have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Galahill House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Galahill House to the centre of Galashiels?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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