
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend sending your loved one to Howgate House. I can’t thank them enoughL H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

my husband is receiving excellent care. In a safe, clean, comfortable environmentBernadette T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

l would recommend that if you are looking for a good care home for any one this is the oneC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend sending your loved one to Howgate House. I can’t thank them enoughL H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

my husband is receiving excellent care. In a safe, clean, comfortable environmentBernadette T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

l would recommend that if you are looking for a good care home for any one this is the oneC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Howgate House specialises in a wide range of care and nursing packages including for residential care needs.
A homely and welcoming atmosphere is an essential element of the service for carers to achieve without compromising on the quality of efficient care.
Forty-nine en-suite rooms and good wheelchair access allow a hard-working team to assist in the pursuit of a comfortable lifestyle, respecting a number of spoken languages.
Care Provided by Howgate House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Howgate House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Howgate House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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 chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paulina Drzewiecka(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
Howgate House Care Home Reviews (95)
Howgate House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.438) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Howgate House Care Home has 95 reviews.
The care shown were up and beyond, all very friendly and with care and dignity told us everything we needed to know and with compassion. All support from all staff made dads days comfortable and with kindness.
My brother went into Howgate on 30.4.16 for end of life care as he was terminally ill. He died on 17.6.16.
I cannot praise too highly the care and attention of all the Howgate House staff from the manager down. Not only did they ensure my brother was as comfortable as possible in difficult circumstances and the care was exemplary, but they were endlessly patient and helpful towards myself who had no previous experience of this situation, and always gave the impression of having time to talk things over.
I would not hesitate to recommend Howgate House for anyone requiring a nursing home.
Nb I cannot rate all the categories since some were not applicable to my brother.
My Dad had lost all ability to care for himself but the angels at Howgate House looked after him for three years. They are very well trained in dementia care. They understood that my Dad was a gentleman suffering from a devastating disease. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. The manager was always available if I wanted to talk and there was always at least one nurse on duty too. Howgate House is a lovely home. It is kept very clean with no nasty smells. The bedrooms and lounges are comfortable. Most importantly the staff are wonderful.
Excellent service and staff.
The family found Howgate a very well run care home. The staff are very helpful in every way, especially in the last few days of my mothers life. A very well managed care home and thanks to the manager and all the staff.
The whole team is managed superbly with staff contributing beyond what could be expected. The whole ethos is supportive, friendly and dignified. Carers who secure a place here have no need to worry - they're very very lucky!!!
I found the the home was well run and very clean. The meals were good and plenty of activities were offered to the residents.The staff and management were excellent, very friendly and approachable and any queries were answered promptly.
I am very pleased with the level of care that my mother receives. Also the nursing care and I am happy that she is here. I find the staff extremely helpful and open to any questions asked. The management are always available which I find a good thing.
Very friendly, bit like visiting friends.
Staff always pleasant easy to talk to. Care of my mum always appears good, she seems relaxed and happy. Staff very good at contacting me if mum unwell and nurses always chat and give an update when they know we are visiting. Just one issue, wheelchairs are frequently parked in my mums room as if being used as an equipment store. This has been raised so hopefully will not be an issue now. Very happy overall with mum being here, we looked at numerous others but happy we picked and got a place here.
My cousin has the best of care, from friendly staff in a homely atmosphere and for that we are very grateful.
My brother now considers this to be his home. He is very happy with the care he receives, the food, the staff and the general care provided. I find the staff very helpful, friendly and keen to provide whatever is needed for their residents. Although my brother has never complained I do wonder if the beds are comfortable, the mattresses seem rather thin.
The staff are always looking after everyone's needs, dignity, care and polite even if a patient/resident gives them abuse. The nurse and seniors are second to none. Everything however small you ask of them to look into is immediately noted and acted upon immediately. Food is very carried and there is something for everyone. Over all very happy so far as we have only been here a short time.
Very pleased with care offered to my father in law he is very settled and receives every assistance required.
My wife was admitted to Howgate House on 7/5/15 having lost the use of her legs following breaking her hip in a fall. She needs lifting by two people which i cannot do alone. When I can take her out in a wheelchair she is reasonably happy but is unable to accept that she can walk or stand. She will never be content unless I could take her home which is impossible. The staff of the home do a good job looking after her and me.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
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