Lothian House Care Home

Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor DL16 7SG
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  • Lothian House Care Home, Spennymoor
Located in the heart of Spennymoor, Lothian House care home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.

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 residents can relax and enjoy an intimate dining experience with family and friends. The catering team prides itself on making mealtimes a sociable and stimulating part of each day, by providing an enjoyable experience for all residents and their loved ones.

By getting to know each individual resident at Lothian House, the team take pride in being able to encourage everyone to take an active part in life at the home. Whether it be participating in the popular wellbeing and activities programme or supporting residents in embracing the quieter times, they are committed to helping residents to lead their best lives.

Community is an integral part of life at Lothian House, and the team is dedicated to supporting residents in building strong relationships in the Spennymoor neighbourhood, regularly organising events with local schools, charities and businesses in the area.

The professional care team is on hand to help you or your loved one settle into life at the home and the home manager leads the team at Lothian House to provide the kindest care possible to all residents.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1207

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Lothian House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact Lothian House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (211)

9.8

Lothian House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lothian House Care Home has 211 reviews.

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Review from Malcolm P (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The entire staff give 100% care and attention to all. The total atmosphere is relaxed and the overall cleanliness is very good.
Every occasion Easter/Christmas is well celebrated.
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Review from Maureen M (Wife of Resident) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely caring and friendly from housekeeping to management.
Knowing our family member was being cared for at this care home made our stressful time bearable for the whole family.
Thanks.
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Review from Jim G (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Review from S M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice caring staff that go out of their way to help others.
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.
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Review from S T (Friend of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lauren W (Regular Volunteer) published on 14 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warm and welcome care home. Staff really friendly and residents were brilliant to work with. Really clean and tidy, would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Jacqueline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.)
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Review from Leigh C (Niece of Resident) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Stephanie B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lynne P (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pleasant, friendly professional staff. Staff always glad to support, help and aid residents. A clean environment for residents to live.
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Review from Pat G (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very satisfied with Lothian House and would recommend to friends and family. The care our mum receives is good.
mum has been in for three years now and we are more than happy. The new visitor's toilet is very nice.
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Review from Katy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Joyce M (Resident) published on 4 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Victoria B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time I have visited Lothian House Care Home you are always greeted with a warm welcome. The home is clean and always smells lovely. My in-law is treated with respect and dignity and is always treated as an individual.
Our family can be sure that she is safe and well cared for.
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Review from Jeanette B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff make every visit special. They make an effort to speak and ask if there is anything we need. My mother's room is always clean and staff are excellent with her, even in trying times.
Nothing is a problem to the staff and the food is excellent which I have sampled.
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Review from Nellie A (Friend of Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from B G (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring team. Mum is well cared for. Clean, well dressed, hair done. Waiting for incontinent assessment result.
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Review from Leanne D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandma has lived here at Lothian House for nearly three months. The difference in her as a person is outstanding. She receives a very high standard of care and all the staff work very hard.
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.
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Review from Paul D (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean and tidy. Staff are great and Mam really settled into this environment.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10 for Lothian House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.831 for Lothian House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (564 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 621 Ratings = 4.831
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lothian House Care Home is based on 50 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 50 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Feb 2019

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Jill

Jill Barlow

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2004

“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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