set in beautiful expansive groundsC D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot fault the standard of care that my mother has receivedJ M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The care that my brother received was excellent, and the staff genuinely careMalcom H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

set in beautiful expansive groundsC D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot fault the standard of care that my mother has receivedJ M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The care that my brother received was excellent, and the staff genuinely careMalcom H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Lower Johnshill Care Home, nestled in the picturesque Auchlochan Garden Village near Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. The home offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care in a serene and tranquil setting.
With beautiful views surrounding the home, residents have the opportunity to relax and unwind amidst nature's beauty. For those seeking a little pampering, the beauty room offers a tranquil retreat where residents can indulge...
Care Provided by Lower Johnshill
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 78 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lower Johnshill for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lower Johnshill 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Owner
- MHA Auchlochan Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Davies (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
- Specialising in care of Evangelical Christians
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (78)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Visiting
- Lower Johnshill Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- Lower Johnshill understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Lower Johnshill Reviews (56)
Lower Johnshill has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.979) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lower Johnshill has 56 reviews.
My mum has been in this home for almost 10 years. She has received the best care and attention from all the carers and staff. The home manager is also exceptional.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's great for the staff in Lower Johnshill to know that the job they do is worthwhile and appreciated. You and your mum are a big part of the Lower Johnshill family and it is an absolute pleasure to care for her
Mum died on July 23rd, and Dad had been in care for just short of a month.
He suffered from many chronic diseases.
He had many admissions to the hospital during his short stay.
Luckily, he was able to 'come home' to spend his final days at Johnshill
He recieved the best care from all staff who came into contact with him.
He died, I am sure of a broken heart, three months after Mum.
I cannot thank the staff enough for their care, compassion, and despite Covid restrictions, empathy for our family and visiting Dad.
Thank you to all staff who work so hard, in such difficult times, with our loved ones.
A very grateful daughter.
Thank you for your very kind, heartfelt words. Your dad was an absolute pleasure to care for, and we miss him very much. It's just so wonderful for the team to hear such great praise. I will certainly pass on your thoughts to the team. All the best to you and the family.
Mum came to Lower Johnshill Auchlochan to allow my husband and I to have a holiday. Looking after mum for approximately 100 hours per week means respite care is invaluable. I was able to enjoy my holiday as the care provided at Lower Johnshill Auchlochan is exceptional. The staff were caring and considerate and treated mum with dignity. The facilities, the grounds, and the food all made the respite period like a holiday for mum too. I would highly recommend it.
We at Lower Johnshill wish you and your mum all the best and hope to see you again soon.
Regards
The team at Lower Johnshill care home
My father was a resident in the home up to May 2022 when he sadly passed away in hospital. We are grateful to the staff at Lower Johnshill for all they did for the family and my father during his time with them.
Thank you for your kind words. it was a pleasure to care for your dad, he will be truly missed in Lower Johnshill Care home.
Beautiful grounds. Caring and friendly staff. Clean and tidy rooms.
Thank you for your kind words, we aim to be the best at Lower Johnshill and really appreciate the support you provide as family members.
My wife died on 27th October 2020. During the two year residence at Lower Johnshill, she was treated with care and compassion as indeed was I. She was always treated with dignity and gentleness.
It has been a pleasure to care for your wife and she will be sadly missed by everyone in Lower Johnshill. I thank you for your kind words and wish you all the best for the future.
My mum was brought to the gazebo well wrapped up and given a mask to wear. My mum looked really well and delighted to see me. We had a lovely time together and my mum was in good form, laughter between us and both of us chatty.
We wish to take the opportunity to thank you for your very kind words and are delighted that you had such a good visit with your mum. We are all looking ahead to the times where we can have in-house visits. It is lovely to see visitors returning as it has been a difficult time for residents not being with their loved ones.
The care support and love my mother receives is first class. This care home is the best the staff are caring, professional and extremely dedicated on a day to day basis. A wonderful care home.
Recently have found the standard of cleanliness has deteriorated in the room. Furniture is dated and requires upgrading. Overall standards are dropping and not value for money. My friends who have visited with me also were not impressed.
Thank you for your review. Lower Johnshill aims to offer the highest level of care to all its residents; if there are concerns noted I will be happy to spend some time discussing our plans to address these. Please feel free to contact us and make a suitable arrangement to meet and discuss. Once again thank you for bringing these views to our attention.
Mum has been a resident for one year, initially able-bodied but now incapacitated as a result of a stroke. We have been impressed by the level of care and the knowledgeable staff have of each resident. Because we live at a distance, it is invaluable to know that she is receiving the care she needs. The common areas downstairs have been beautifully refurbished and hopefully, the bedrooms will be next.
Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted that you are impressed by the level of care and our knowledgeable staff. Please do feel free to come and discuss the activities and rooms when you next visit. We do have a range of activities to accommodate all residents but some will be enjoyed more...
We came here about ten years ago. A fall meant that she broke her hip and because of the memory loss, couldn't learn to walk, but the staff have been great, as I come in every day if possible. I can see that she is content and comfortable.
Thank you for completing the review. Having the information provided by family members is of great assistance for us to strive to be the best we can be. Please be assured that my door is always open, and on the areas, to where activities have been mentioned, I would be delighted to show you the new...
My aunt-in-law has now been here for almost 10 years and has consistently been very pleased with her care. I ask regularly whether she is happy and feels safe and always been very positive about carers, food and safety.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We strive to ensure all of our residents feel happy and safe in their home and we are so glad that this is how you feel.
That is Lower Johnshill in my experience.
Thank you so much for the kind words regarding staff and Lower Johnshill. We ensure that residents are always treated with kindness and compassion and having a homely home. Some would say an extended family and ensure our MHA values are fulfilled.
Always a warm welcome by all staff. Very attentive to my mother.
We appreciate you completing the review. I would ask that, if possible, that we could meet to discuss any concerns you have. We do try our best and as long as our residents are happy then so are we.
Anytime I visit my mum there is always a welcome and a friendly atmosphere. I have never felt uneasy or thought there were any problems. I appreciate the care my mum receives.
Thank you for your kind participation of completing the review, and the satisfaction ratings you have given to us. I would be pleased to meet with you regarding the activities we provide so that we can discuss this further, as there is a new structure in place to ensure all residents receive activities each day.
All the staff caring for my Dad are excellent. Keep me updated with any changes or concerns they may have. Regularly go out of their way to care for his needs.
Thank you for your kind words regarding the care provided from our dedicated staff team. I am delighted by the review you have given, that the staff are active in providing information on how Dad is and how things are within his daily living and that you are fully informed of all aspect of changes if and when they occur.
Staff are very helpful and we are surprised how are relative has settled so well. The home manager is always talkative and always there if we have any questions. This is good to see.
Thank you for completing the review; we appreciate the time taken and the scores you have given. Feedback is of great benefit to us as it highlights areas and how family and residents feel and this also provides information to what we may require to work on as a team. When you visit please...
Poor health has meant that my sister and her husband had to move her for additional care from assisted in an apartment.
The transition was seamless with every effort made to facilitate the move and to make the newcomer welcome and comfortable in new surroundings. The friendliness and efficiency of the staff has been a real bonus, complementing a caring management.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, by doing this it assists us to gain the feedback of how relatives find the services we provide and to go forward to be the best we can be. It is a pleasure to assist both your Sister and Brother-in-law to ensure they have a full and active life,...
My father requires daily assistance due to his Parkinsons and dementia associated with Parkinson.
Prior to my father moving to Lower Johnshill, he was in a care home in Yorkshire. There he had limited contact with myself (I live in Scotland) and other family members due to its location and their work commitments. He was displaying signs of giving up on life, showed very little interest in day-to-day activities and was repeatedly asking to leave. This accelerated when his wife of 47 years died in May.
I was very fortunate that a room became available soon after applying to Lower Johnshill and my father was able to move in July this year. The difference it has made to his outlook on life is truly amazing.
He freely talks with members of staff and residents about his life and what he did for a living as well as being keen to discuss current issues he may have read or seen on the TV.
He is far more independent, has been able to take himself to the bathroom for example and walks well with his Zimmer frame to the lounge and dining room.
My father loves the fact that we can take him for walks around the grounds that he can see from his room and has commented on how well the signets are doing and is impressed that all nine have survived.
He is keen to show staff and other residents how to play dominoes (he is an ex-captain of his local league).
My father can be a bit fussy with what he will and won't eat and Lower Johnshill have been absolutely great in making sure he has a balanced diet that meets his needs (he is a diabetic) whilst giving him meals that he will eat and enjoy.
I would recommend MHA Lower Johnshill to anyone considering the future care for a family member. In fact, I am more than happy to tell anyone who will listen how great it is.
We are delighted how Dad has settled so quickly and is able to enjoy the facilities we are able to offer.
Staff friendly and attentive. Location very quiet and pleasantly rural. Residents appear well attended. Security and safety are adequate. Some more daily cleaning of limited utensils and surfaces in the apartment would be preferred.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and providing information regarding your thoughts on the services we provide within MHA Lower Johnshill. It is lovely to read that you feel the grounds and surrounding areas are pleasant. We try to ensure that residents' rooms are homely and ask...
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 30 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
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