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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.
Having experienced two nursing/residential homes before moving my mother into Lothian House I was delighted and relieved to find such a caring home for my 105-year-old mum. The love, respect and caring is second to none and they have encouraged her to keep walking and taking part in activities. Thanks to all the wonderful staff.
Staff lovely, very welcoming, had peace of mind knowing Mum was well taken care of. 5 Stars.
The home is wonderful and the staff are very kind. The food is good and all staff try their very best at all times.
Excellent care by all the staff.
Lothian House is perfect in every way, cleanliness is defiantly next to godliness. No matter what I ask of the staff, they always deliver. The food is exceptional. Nothing is too much for the staff I can even have a cup of tea at 3am if I wish to have a cup. The manager's door is always open.
Every occasion Easter/Christmas is well celebrated.
Knowing our family member was being cared for at this care home made our stressful time bearable for the whole family.
Thanks.
My mother has been in the care home for about seven weeks now and during that time, she has received excellent care and attention from the staff. They are friendly, caring and carry out their work in a very professional manner.
My mother is always well-dressed, clean and presentable. She is encouraged to join in afternoon activities and I think that this has helped her open up and feel she is part of the social group.
Her room is always clean and tidy. There is a varied menu for lunch and dinner, the food is good and the dining room is immaculate. Members of staff keep me informed about her progress and health and it gives me great peace of mind to know just how well she is being looked after in such a pleasant and safe environment.
Always doing things to fund rais.Always nice welcome from the management when coming and going out of the building. (Safety first) staff always put the clients first.
The staff are always helpful and caring. They are always having fundraising activities to help the people who live there. Surroundings are very light and pleasant and there is a good choice of menu. The staff encourage all residents to share in activities and always ready to talk to relatives about the residents they are visiting. Overall a welcome atmosphere.
Very pleased with the care my mum receives. The staff are very caring and treat the residents with respect. There are regular activities to keep the residents occupied. Mam is very happy here and calls it home.
Warm and welcome care home. Staff really friendly and residents were brilliant to work with. Really clean and tidy, would recommend to anyone.
Lothian House is a friendly and kind place with hardworking people and a calm caring environment. I love that they have my mother singing which she loves and she is now part of a small 'choir' practising for Christmas - just as she did prior to coming to live here. I am very grateful.
(NB - do wish there was a 'very good' category between 'good' and excellent.)
All of the members of the care team that I have met are welcoming and happy to answer any of the questions I may have. My aunt is happy and content and I am so relieved to have the feeling that her welfare is the priority.....excellent.
All the carers are wonderful. They take excellent are of the residents and are incredibly kind. The staff also take great care of residents families.
Pleasant, friendly professional staff. Staff always glad to support, help and aid residents. A clean environment for residents to live.
mum has been in for three years now and we are more than happy. The new visitor's toilet is very nice.
I would recommend Lothian House to anyone needing care facilities. The staff are wonderful, always considerate of both residents and visitors. The rooms are always clean and smell fresh. The activities and entertainment are engaging. We are very happy with all aspects of the home.
I have lived here for 10 months and I have been very pleased and contented. The carers are very good and do all they can to care for us. We get plenty of drinks and snacks and we also have lots of trips to the seaside and the country. Lots of variety.
Our family can be sure that she is safe and well cared for.
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.
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