Lower Johnshill

Auchlochan, New Trows Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark ML11 0JS
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  • Lower Johnshill, Lanark
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 in some well-deserved self-care.

At Lower Johnshill Care Home, the experienced and compassionate staff prioritise dignity and respect, ensuring that every resident receives the highest quality of care tailored to their individual needs.

The team believes in keeping residents engaged and fulfilled and offers a wide range of activities to suit every interest. From flower arranging and gardening to singing sessions, or even going out on day trips in the minibus, there's something for every personality. Residents can also explore the scenic Auchlochan Garden Village, taking leisurely walks or enjoying trips to the village bistro for coffee and cake.

The team invites you to visit Lower Johnshill Care Home and see how they're dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a sense of community and well-being for all residents.
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Care Provided

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 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

Good to Know

Owner

  • MHA Auchlochan Ltd

Person in charge

  • Emma Davies (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Specialising in care of Evangelical Christians
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

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 (50)

9.4

Lower Johnshill has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.378) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lower Johnshill has 50 reviews.

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Review from Gillian M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would I recommend? I already have and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. My mother passed her final months here and she loved it despite her failing health, which became increasingly challenging. It’s an incredibly hard time of life, but her care was absolutely superb, and the staff and management really
supportive. The life they gave her despite everything was the best it could be, and it really did become her home. All delivered with care, dignity and respect.
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Review from G M (Niece of Resident) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The property inside and out is beautifully kept. The staff, all of them, are very kind and helpful.
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Review from R H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has lived at Johnshill for over a year, following the closure of another home, where she was for over three years. As her condition has worsened, we have had a number of concerns, all of which have been addressed in meetings with staff and phone calls. Staff are cheerful and work hard, but there
are times when a few staff are in attendance. The programme of activities has also been cut, largely due to a cut in hours of the activity workers and chaplain. The regular activities such as singing and services rely on volunteers and have also been cut.
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Review from Irene (Resident) published on 17 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have been very pleasant and helpful. We would highly recommend it. We enjoyed the trips and entertainment. The family were impressed on their visits. Mother and I were made to feel very welcome. The events manager has told me to phone before we next come and she will arrange transport
and events for us in advance.
Reply from Margo Brunton, Home Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you for your positive review. I am delighted that the respite stay was enjoyed and that we look forward to the next visit to the unit.

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Review from J S (Resident) published on 6 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Food sometimes bland and not enough to do. Need more singing or something. Staff are great.
Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you for your comments. I assure you I will share your information with staff. We are about to embark on a menu planning programme, which I would be delighted if you would be willing to be part of. I will also ask our Social Care Facilitators to meet with you to come up with an Activities Programme in keeping with your needs and preferences.

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Review from A W (Nephew of Resident) published on 4 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am completely satisfied with the care my aunt is receiving. The staff and the carers are very helpful and very obliging.
Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you for your kind words, we will ensure this is shared with our team.

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Review from S H (Wife of Resident) published on 4 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Helpful, approachable staff. Nothing is too much trouble for all staff from carers, nursing staff and management.
Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you for your kind words, which I will share with our staff at the Home. We will continue to strive to build upon the service we have, to keep improving on what we do.

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Review from Esther F (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the experience my father has had since moving here in Jan 2016. Being surrounded by lush countryside and woodlands provides an added bonus. The care my father has received has exceeded my expectations on all levels. The staff are caring and attentive- always smiling and display discretion
and patience which is very important when caring for a dementia sufferer. My father often comments about how good the food is and has a good rapport with the staff. A credit to the care industry.
Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you very much for your kind words about our team at Lower Johnshill. I assure you that efforts are always continuing to ensure the service continues to improve. I will share these comments with our staff at the Home.

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Review from E H (Relative of Resident) published on 4 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt lived here for many years but she has sadly passed away now. The only complaint that I would have had is there is not enough activities for the residents.
Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Many thanks for your review. The Home has increased its focus on activities of late, with improvements in availability of our Social Care Facilitators, improvements in our training programme, improved efforts in dementia focussed activities and ensuring staff are aware of responsibilities, in relation to the social aspect of our care provision.

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Review from I B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On the whole, everything runs very smoothly and staff and residents interact well. Wheelchairs are rather antiquated on the whole and cushions not always provided. Social facilitation are excellent and goes"above and beyond" to make residents happy and occupied. House is well maintained and always clean
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Reply from Darren Kelly, General Manager at Lower Johnshill

Thank you very much for your kind words and views on Lower Johnshill.


I will share these with all of our colleagues at the Home.


In relation to your point about our wheelchairs, we are currently undertaking a maintenance and replacement programme which will quickly alleviate the issues raised.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.378)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.378) out of 10 for Lower Johnshill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.737 for Lower Johnshill is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 4.737
  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 4.641 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lower Johnshill is based on 10 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 78 registered maximum number of service users is 15.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.641
  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: 11 Jun 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
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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