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The lovely home offers many facilities for residents to enjoy such as on-site hair salon, landscaped gardens and internet café located on the first floor. The enhanced wellbeing programme allows residents to pursue hobbies and interests whilst learning new skills.
Lothian House boasts a range of lovely dining areas where...
Care Provided by Lothian House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Lothian House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lothian 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jill Barlow (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
Lothian House Care Home Reviews (216)
Lothian House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lothian House Care Home has 216 reviews.
Lothian House Care Home is 100% excellent overall, from walk in to walk out the carers work amazingly for the men and ladies who need taking care of and totally update you on your dad's information too re his health. The staff and carers here totally deserve a fab review. The personal rooms that each lady or man stay in is highly maintained and the Lothian House Care Home is set up clean and beautiful inside and outside. 100% recommend Lothian House to you all.
Great care home my mum loves it and would like to send sylvia all the best on her retirement shes absolutely amazing all the staff are friendly helpfull and are a credit to the home but big thanks to sylvia she will be so missed by my mum as well as tim and I miriam
I have no complaints about how my mum is looked after in Lothian House. All the staff are wonderful with her. She sometimes just wants to stay in her room which is fine but I do know that the staff still continue to pop in and check on her which is reassuring
I can't complain about my father's care the carers are outstanding and very understanding he is upstairs in lothium house and he is happy there he is always clean and very well fed anything you ask the carers are straight there to assist if they are busy they still make sure to assist you to help when they can my father loves to go in the lounge and sit with all residents and staff they either have chats or watch movies which he loves.
Dad is always well cared for, if any of us have any concerns we only have to ask and they will sort it out. He has lived here for 7 years and the staff have become family to him. We as a family are very happy with Lothian house
My mother-in-law has been a resident in Lothian House for the past seven weeks. Within this seven weeks we feel Brenda has adapted really well giving us the reassurance she is well cared for and happy within herself. We area so grateful for the care and attention she is been giving. Well done Lothian House.
They keep us well informed if there are any issues pertaining to her health and this is really appreciated.
There has been lots of organised entertainment over the Xmas period. And there is an opportunity to have a weekly trip out.
The staff are extremely friendly and easy to talk to. They organise a yearly event to raise funds for extra activities with much enthusiasm.
This is an excellent home and I can't thank the staff enough for all of the care they provide for my gran. They are always friendly and welcoming and nothing is ever too much bother for them despite the long shifts they work. There is always something going on to keep residents entertained and the staff always make everything fun and enjoyable for all. Special shout out to Shelly, Angela, Nicola, Beth & Barbara their care, compasion and hard work does not go unnoticed. I would recommend for anyone looking for somewhere for a loved one.
The unit was lacking in not only staff but also there was nothing to stimulate the residents. The idea of stimulation was to put all residents into a lounge and put a Disney movie on or a musical.
The staff admitted they also had to do the cleaning as well as look after the residents.
The downstairs unit was totally different. This is residential where most of the service users had capacity. The staff level was also 5/6 each day. The difference between the two floors is mind boggling. You would think with the EMI unit they would have the most staff but it seems the saying "out of sight out of mind " is the slogan for Lothian House.
If any member of my family in the future needed an EMI unit they would definitely not go to Lothian House.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry to hear that you feel there was not enough staff working on our residential dementia community. I am also sorry to hear you felt there was no stimulation apart from watching Disney movies. We have looked into your concerns, and I can...
All the staff are amazing they do a fantastic job. I come here and feel at ease when I visit, the atmosphere is really good, the staff always helpful and smiling and so caring. They deserve a lot of credit for their hard work.
My husband moved to this establishment following our very careful and thought provoking search - the staff are empathetic, caring, brilliant in meeting the needs of my husbands and other residents. Always a welcome and a smile on their faces giving you a feeling of contentment in their ability to care and carry out all duties in a highly successful manner. Nutritional food is excellent and served in a clea happy dining room. Always someone to listen to me when I am feeling sad about his illness. Staff are very professional e.g. carers, cleaners, kitchen and laundry workers etc. I highly recommend this care home and have done this several times thank goodness for this establishment.
I am very happy with the care my mum receives in the home. Staff are all excellent with her, and room and surrounding areas at the home very clean and tidy. So overall, very pleased.
I have been in Lothian House since June 2025 following admission to hospital on March 2025. I found staff and management to show me kindness, encouragement and a lot of support. Although going home today I will miss the staff and having company each day. I would definitely come back here if necessary and would always show my respect for everything they have done for me.
When looking for a care home, this was the first place we visited. I didn't feel the need to look any further. The care home is spotless, well decorated and comfortable and good sized rooms. The staff are very helpful, friendly and always have a smile on their faces treating my mum and residents with the greatest respect. I'm confident mum is well looked after and cared for in every respect.
She could not have received better treatment and care as family we could not have asked for more support. The staff were fantastic from day 1.
Staff are caring, compassionate, funny and make Dad's time in the home great.
All staff look in on him and when he's not quite himself, they cheer him up and support him.
His needs are catered for exceptionally well. Thank you xx
At present, my mam is now receiving end-of-life care and as a family, we wouldn't want mam anywhere else. I would recommend Lothian House to anyone. Thank you for making Mama as comfortable and as dignified as possible.
The staff were absolutely incredible, the comfort and care that my grandad received after he moved from hospital to the home was amazing. The support that my grandma received in feeling comfortable in the home during visiting was unbelievable. The home is an amazing place, made so by the staff.
The staff are very caring and kind towards my cousin. He is much better both mentally and health wise than when he was admitted. Food and cleanliness are very good. Many thanks to staff and management.
I can not thank the staff of lothian house enough for the outstanding care & support my dad received during his stay, they went above & beyond on a daily basis to make sure he was looked after nothing was a problem to them. Family members were made to feel welcome during visits, Food was nice & room was spotless clean. Plenty of activities & entertainment for residents wanting to take part.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 August 2026Dementia residential
News (12) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
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- 20 Nov 2024
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- 18 Nov 2024
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Lothian House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lothian House Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“I believe that kind care means putting someone else’s needs before your own and making them feel special.”
Jill has gained over 20 years of experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and committed leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked at Lothian House for a number of years, Jill closely shares HC-One’s vision is aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Lothian House.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Jill remarked: “I just love the satisfaction of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our Residents.”
Away from work, Jill enjoys weekends away with her partner and socialising with her friends and family.
If you would like to find out more information about Lothian House, Jill has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lothian House Care Home
What types of Care is Lothian House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lothian House Care Home have?
There are 48 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lothian House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lothian House Care Home to the centre of Spennymoor?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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