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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.
Continues to be a lovely home. Lovely staff who look after my mam really well.
The staff here at Lothian House are professional and caring. I am happy my mam is receiving the care she is.
The staff have been fantastic, very welcoming, kind and compassionate. A lovely warm friendly atmosphere from the moment you enter. They genuinely care about the residents and always have time to chat.
We are extremely happy with the home, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Mom has settled in and loves to dance with the staff and have a job since she has been at the home, she is eating better and seems to really enjoy the food. She is much safer here and enjoys having the choice of company or the quietness of her own room. They always make an effort on special dates of the year.
Since my mam has come into this care home I have been really pleased with the level of care she has received. The staff are both friendly and professional. I feel very happy overall and have seen a change in my mum's mindset and outdoor.
Since my mam has been in Lothian House Care Home the care she has received has been excellent. She is treated with dignity and respect at all times. We as a family are very happy with the way Mam is treated and feels that she is in a safe and secure place.
Mam was well dressed and clean. Her room was clean too.
Mam was happy in the TV lounge and happy to walk to her room for me.
Visit was pleasant.
I have always found that the care and attention to my mum has been excellent. The staff are all very professional and take time and care with my mum, in fact they love her like I would expect them to take care of their own mothers. I thank them all.
Nothing is too much trouble.
From the moment I walked into Lothian House, I knew my mum would be happy and looked after there. The room was recently refurbished and had everything mum needed. The manager and staff made the transition for both mum and me as smooth as they could and mum fitted right in. Lothian House is a warm, calm, and caring home and I have peace of mind mum will be looked after here.
Staff are excellent. Always around if you need any advice or help when visiting. Room and home clean and tidy.
I was pleasantly surprised with the Lothian House Care Home. It is run efficiently and the staff are very helpful and caring. I would recommend it to anyone placing a loved one into it.
Very caring and helpful.
Welcoming staff.
Pleasant environment.
Good communication.
Resolves any issues quickly.
Good COVID procedures in place.
My mam has been here for eight weeks, the staff have been kind and helpful, friendly and caring. The building is very clean and well kept. My mam's room is bright and cheerful, we feel she is well looked after.
I am extremely happy with the care my dad is receiving. Nothing is a trouble to any of the staff. Dad is very happy and settled and I couldn't be happier.
Excellent service, very professional.
Pleased to see our mam looking so well looked after and, despite all COVID regulations and lockdown, she is still as happy as ever. Never lost her sparkle. A credit to all looking after her. Lothian House is definitely a home from home.
Very clean, well maintained and beautiful care home. Would highly recommend. Carers are second to none.
My father was admitted for respite during May 2021. He settled well from the start. The staff were always kind, courteous and approachable. Visits were organised well and staff were accommodating to everyone's needs.
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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