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The house is modern and purpose-built, with spacious accommodation for up to 15 residents.
Haugh House has a calm, serene atmosphere and typically suits residents who enjoy their independence and privacy, with...
Care Provided by Haugh House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 15 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Incidentals are excluded from our fees, examples could be hairdressing fees, outings, newspapers, podiatry services
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Haugh House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Haugh House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
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 £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mansfield Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jo Dickman (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1989
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Parking
- parking available
Haugh House Reviews (12)
Haugh House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.504) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Haugh House has 12 reviews.
I was very well looked after. Visitors were also impressed with the care home, particularly the small scale and homely feeling.
After a minor medical concern on the first day, a district nurse was called and my wife was also phoned, and the matter was immediately resolved.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent respite stay at Haugh House. We are delighted to hear that you felt welcomed and comfortable, and that returning to a familiar room helped make your stay a positive experience.
It is especially pleasing to know that you...
My mum has had a few stays at Haugh House. The first after a prolonged stay in hospital when we thought it would be permanent and then two subsequent respite stays. Each time, she and I found the staff to be kind, caring, considerate and good at what they do. The home has a varied program of interesting and creative activities which residents are proactively gathered for and encouraged to take part in. Maintenance is taken care of efficiently and both communal and private areas are clean and well cared for. My sons, dog, mum's friends and I were able to visit anytime and we never felt like a nuisance. The home felt safe and residents well cared for. The staff were quick to call me with any issues or concerns. It's a small home with a friendly environment and a generally positive ambience.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review of Haugh House. We are delighted to hear that both you and your mum have had positive experiences with us during her stays.
Our team strives to provide kind, compassionate, and person-centred care, so it is wonderful to know that...
Mum has been a resident in this small, friendly care home tucked away beside the water of Leith for over six months now. All the staff are wonderful and take such care of mum that it puts my mind at rest. Any issues or concerns, then the staff are in touch immediately. If she wants, she can join in the activities and outings, but if she wants peace and quiet in her room, I know that they will still keep checking on her. A truly caring care home.
I am extremely happy with the care that my Mum receives at Haugh House. She is always in good spirits, well dressed and well fed. The staff are very friendly and familiar with Mum and what she likes which is great. I live far away from Edinburgh now and knowing she is looked after in such a comfortable and pleasant environment is really important for me. I am made aware of any issues and can easily contact Mum for a chat when possible.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is very important for us to hear how well we are doing, we take great pride in the care and support that we offer, positive feedback helps keep us motivated and focused on what works best
The family are very happy with the care and support offered by the staff at Haugh House for our 92 year old mother. She has been at Haugh House for several years and she has received excellent support. As the family aren't based in Edinburgh it's so important that we know Mum is in a wonderful caring environment. We are kept fully informed of any issues and concerns and can't speak highly enough of the staff's care, attention and good humour. It's a smaller home and the turnover of staff is low which is great for Mum because she knows evryone that works there. It's a lovely home with a warm welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.
My mother has benefited from the close knit community of residents and staff.
The staff are proactive in caring to meet the needs of the residents and go out of their way to provide a caring environment and provide activities for the residents e.g. armchair keep fit and signing songs along to music. I could not ask for better care!
Haugh House has been great for my mum. She was really nervous about moving to a home but after an initial settling-in period, she has really started to enjoy it. It's a small home so they don't have the facilities of some of the larger ones but this is more than made up for by the individual care that they are able to provide and the ability to get to know my mum, that the smaller setting provides. The manager and one staff member provide great leadership and their dedication really shows. In addition, the location is amazing, it's great to be able to take Mum out to the shops, the farmers market or the botanical gardens.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is really important to us to hear such lovely feedback, we pride ourselves on being able to make a difference in people's lives, focusing on their individual experiences.
This may be a small care home; however, the service provided is caring and respectful. There is a small team of staff, and it seems like a stable group of employees. The facilities are quite basic compared to some of the other care homes, but it suits my mother's needs as she doesn't need the extras, just compassionate care.
Thank you for your feedback. It is a pleasure to support your Mum.
I spent three weeks respite in Haugh House, after having cared for my wife within our own home, after her diagnosis of Alzheimer's Dementia, for just over four years, completely on my own and throughout Covid and the Pandemic. I was very warmly welcomed by the Manager, Team Leader and staff and given total respect and privacy at all times within my very warm, well laid out and comfortable room, which overlooked the Water of Leith on the ground floor. The Cook was very pleasant, creating many really delicious meals and always served up with a warm and caring smile. The night staff were also very accommodating and caring and always available if required. I would strongly recommend Haugh House for respite, with a lovely walkway along the Water of Leith.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, it was our pleasure having you stay with us, you are welcome anytime.
Fabulous staff willing to go the extra mile. Food is great, entertainment really good. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Parking is a bit limited. Excellent local amenities with good access. Lovely accessible riverside walks.
Thank you for your kind comments, we appreciate your feedback, it is very important to us.
My husband spent two weeks in this care home. He was assisted with his shower and was treated very well with dignity and helped when needed. Visitors always treated with a friendly smile.
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased your husband enjoyed his stay at Haugh House, he is welcome anytime.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 01 June 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
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Meet the Team (1)

Jo has 32 years of experience as a Nurse, having qualified as an RMN (Registered Mental Nurse) in 1994 in Ayrshire & Arran. Jo joined the Mansfield Care team in 2006, working as a Staff Nurse at one of our sister homes in Kilmarnock, Argyll House.
After relocating to Edinburgh in 2010, Jo took on the role of Deputy Charge Nurse at Bellville Lodge, then went on to a manager’s role in 2013 and has continued her Managerial career with the Company.
Her passion is promoting independence and supporting people to achieve their full potential. Jo has built a dedicated team of staff, who are highly trained and experienced and share her passion for supporting people to achieve their full potential.
Senior staff are all qualified for SVQ 3 as a minimum, and Care staff are qualified for SVQ 2, with all staff being encouraged and supported to improve their learning and development on an individual basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Haugh House
What types of Care is Haugh House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Haugh House have?
There are 15 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Haugh House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Haugh House to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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