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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 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lothian House Care Home has 216 reviews.
Nothing is a problem to the staff and the food is excellent which I have sampled.
As a family, we have always been made to feel welcome we have always recommended Lothian House in the town to many friends - staff work very hard but are always friendly, stop to speak and inform me what is going on - bingo - parties etc.
It's always pleasant and clean - you can go along and make yourself a cuppa - always well informed of any changes. My friend is often asked if she would like to go out on the bus. It really is a well run home and I am very happy my friend and many of my friends live in a lovely home as Lothian House. Meals are lovely!
Very caring team. Mum is well cared for. Clean, well dressed, hair done. Waiting for incontinent assessment result.
She is very happy here and as a family, we're all very impressed.
The cleanliness of the home is also at a high standard. My grandma always smiles and tells me she enjoys the food.
Clean and tidy. Staff are great and Mam really settled into this environment.
My sister was in this home until she died last year, I still go in to visit other friends there regularly. It's a really nice home, they recently won an award for their standard of care and that is well deserved. All the staff are very nice, some of the staff have been there a very long time, that says a lot. All the residents are very happy and content.
It's peace of mind when we are all working, knowing she is well cared for. She enjoys the meals and choices they have every mealtime, so there is always something she will eat.
It's so clean and you always see staff cleaning the home.
Staff provided excellent care for my father during his 15 months stay at Lothian House. All staff were very friendly and professional in their approach towards him and visiting family members.
The cook even taught me to cook poached eggs in water.
Keep up the good work.
Although my mother has only been at Lothian House Care Home for a month, I am more than pleased with the care she is receiving. All the staff are very friendly and can not do enough to help both my mother and me with any requests we may have. Overall I would have no hesitation in recommending Lothian House.
The standard of care, cleanliness and professionalism of the staff is excellent. I have recommended the care home to a friend whose mother became a resident. She too found the place to be very good. It is so reassuring to know that your relative is so well cared for.
My mother feels at home in Lothian House. I can't speak highly enough of the place.
Her room is very clean and bed always clean. The home is very clean and all staff smile.
Nothing is ever a bother, if we ever have any questions and we are always contacted if anything changes or anything we should know about.
I have always found all the staff I come into contact with caring and obliging.
Although mam has only been here a few weeks, the staff in the home helped us through a very difficult time and deserve credit for their professionalism and bedside manner, helping to get mam settled in her new surroundings. It would be impossible to find fault with anything, or anybody at the "home". Keep the good work up, it means everything to our family, knowing that mam is being taken care of in every way. Thank you
All of the staff are very good at their work, treating patients with care and respect and nothing is a trouble. Everything about the home is of the highest quality, nothing can be faulted, the care is to the highest degree, therefore there is no need for any family worries at all. Well done.
My mother is both happy and comfortable at Lothian House Care Home which is a huge relief as we as a family now know she is safe and secure without the distress we feared would accompany her move from her home to a care facility. The staff are attentive and friendly and we feel confident in their standard of care.
My grandmother has only been a permanent resident at Lothian for a short time but is very comfortable and content. Although a placement in a care home became a necessity for her own safety it meant a lot to the family that she was happy with the arrangement and we are confident in the care she is receiving.
The manager spoke to me on the telephone advising me about the home and everything I needed to know. From meeting the manager at the beginning of my husband's stay I have been very impressed with her and all the staff. The home is immaculate. Rooms are airy. I stayed for one meal with my husband which was excellent. I must admit I could not find anything disagreeable. 100%
We brought grandma to Lothian House Care Home in May, since then grandma has loved her new home, the home is very clean and always smells nice. The staff are amazing and take such good care of grandma she is respected and always treated with kindness and dignity. Grandma says it's like she's in a five-star hotel with 24hr staff, she is very happy.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 August 2026Dementia residential
News (12) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 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.
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