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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.
The home it's self is great, They look after my wife with dignity and respect and I can't thank them enough.
I have found this a positive experience. The staff have been most helpful, the food has been enjoyable, and nothing has been a trouble for the staff.
Going into Lothian House has given Mam a new lease of life. She is up in the lounge every day. She loves watching what is going on. It has improved the relationship between Mum and Dad. When we visit we can talk about the old days and have a laugh together. There is always a lovely, friendly atmosphere within the home and the staff are always friendly towards us and treat mam with dignity. Mam tells us how much she loves the girls.
Mam continues to enjoy her time at Lothian House. Staff have been fantastic and very patient as always but especially over the last year while Mam was ill. They were attentive and always happy to help or answer any questions. The home is always clean and is a very pleasant environment to visit. Nothing is too much trouble and knowing Mam is safe and well cared for gives us peace of mind. Thank you.
Absolutely love how happy my mam is in here, best thing that has happened to her and for us as a family. I've worked in care homes and non-compare, 5-star all the way. Thank you.
Care staff are always available and very helpful.
My mam was brought into Lothian due to illness. We arrived and from entering the home till now, we have been made so welcome. The love and warmth we all have received have been overwhelming. Everyone has given Mam the love and help that she needs to keep her safe, warm and also give her dignity. We cannot thank them enough for what they do everyday and night. Always with a smile and friendly warmth no matter what time of day or night. My mam is so happy and they have helped to make that possible.
I'm happy with my mother's care and support. Staff are very helpful and us as a family would be lost without them.
Nothing is a problem for them. All senior managers are approachable and very understanding. No issues are too small for them to deal with.
Since she moved into Lothian House she has made some lovely friends among other residents and staff. It is a pleasure to come and visit, you feel part of a happy family. I call most days and have never had a negative feeling, always go away smiling.
My mam has been a resident at Lothian House Care home for 13 years. She is cared for and looked after very well. All the staff are very helpful and kind and the home manager is very supportive. The home provides activities daily but Mam is unable to take part but did do when she first came in.
My sister moved into Lothian House Care Home in November 2024. I am over the moon we managed to get her in here. The facilities are clean and well organised and the staff are brilliant. They treat her like family and nothing is too much trouble for them. We are so lucky to have her in here. She has moved from a situation of risk to a high level of safety and security. Thank you.
This is the second care home my nana has been placed in as the first did not even meet basic needs. Our experience of Lothian House has been very different. Lothian house is always warm and inviting, they constantly have seasonal decorations up and there are lots of events and days out to keep residents stimulated and happy. My parents and I can rest easy knowing my nana is well looked after and happy here.
Complained of being lonely.
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I came to Lothian House on 8/8/2024. I found it to be top of the pops. The manager is a rock like I said (top of the pops). I find the care to be superb. I feel so safe and life is wonderful, always outings and feel so safe and didn't think that life was so good in Lothian House. I'm a born and bred girl in the local area and our wonderful manager says: "I know by your visitors, you know everyone and are so popular".
Colourful experience and comfort from both staff and management.
I think the home is outstanding and nothing can be said against it.
Lots of new ideas and experiences to relate to them.
The wellbeing care for all you do and the manager and staff can't do any more for all concerned than they have to me.
From the moment I came to view the home my experience was one of warmth and security and I haven't been disappointed. I know my mam will be well cared for and also our family know that staff do their utmost to provide the best care for our mother. Nothing is too much to ask, it gives us peace of mind. Mam isn't good with strangers or changes but she has settled so well.
'The kind care company' never a truer word said, all staff from kitchen, domestic care and managerial all treat Dad with utmost kindness and respect. Nothing is too much trouble. Any issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently. A truly kind care home.
We are so pleased that we found Lothian House for his final years. The carers are hard and considerate of his needs. They remember and individualise his care. Taking him out for the recent D-Day celebrations. The food is varied and plentiful. It is such a weight off of me knowing that he is content and well cared for.
The staff are brilliant with the residents and visitors as well.
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
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
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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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