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Whim Hall Care Centre

Whim Estate, Lamancha, West Linton, Scottish Borders EH46 7BD
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Whim Hall Care Centre, West Linton

Whim Hall Care Centre is an 18th Century Manor House that was built by the Duke of Argyll and is set amidst 20 acres of striking country woodland in the Scottish Borders.

The care home has two separate units. Tweed Unit meets the needs of 22 elderly residents with dementia and Whim is a residential unit.

The introduction of themed corridors and 'doll therapy' aids the sensory stimulation of those residents in... 

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Care Provided by Whim Hall Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,504 - £1,553N/A
Residential Dementia Care£1,503 - £1,504N/A

Contact Whim Hall Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lorna Gordon (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1993
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)

Visiting

  • Visiting welcomed any time out with meal times.

Parking

  • Car park is on your Left as you approach the building. Alternative parking is available by driving round the Pond at the front of Whim Hall parking to the right.

Whim Hall Care Centre Reviews (25)

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8.9

Whim Hall Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Whim Hall Care Centre has 25 reviews.

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Review from Shona H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Avril M (Niece of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Sarah Ann A (Sister of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Ronald T (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Allan M (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Lorna M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Carolyne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Malcolm M (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Sarah D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from P B (Niece of Resident) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from K S (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Allan M (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from I S (Resident / Service User) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Janet T (Respite Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Patricia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from R G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Alison G (Relative of Resident) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Stella S (Sister of Resident) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 03 December 2025
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our leadership?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our staff team?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our setting?
    Good

    (4)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Good

    (4)

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Meet the Team (1)

Lorna Gordon
Lorna GordonJob Title Home managerJoined 2021

Lorna is our home manager at Whim Hall. Lorna is passionate about giving the very best care to the residents at Whim Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whim Hall Care Centre

What types of Care is Whim Hall Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Whim Hall Care Centre have?

There are 38 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Whim Hall Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Whim Hall Care Centre to the centre of West Linton?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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