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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...  

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 I K (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was only a resident in Whim Hall for eight weeks before she passed away very peacefully in July 2022. During her short time there, Mum was very settled and happy and always well cared for. During her final two weeks, when Mum became very ill, the manager, right down to domestic staff, was exceptional. I would like to thank all members of staff at Whim Hall for making Mum's time there a happy time.

Reply from Susan Gibson, Manager at Whim Hall Care Centre

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your mother.

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Review from Peter S (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff really look after my mother; they treat her with a great deal of care and respect. There is great interaction, and her room and ensuite are bright and airy. I would wholeheartedly recommend the home to anyone who had to make the decision to put a loved one into residential care.

Reply from Susan Gibson, manager at Whim Hall Care Centre

Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your mother.

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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care that my mum received was excellent. All staff were kind and caring and nothing was ever any trouble. Attention was given to all the little details that make a difference. During Mum's final days, the care given to her family was above and beyond their role. First class care, I can't praise the staff, all staff, enough.

Reply from Susan Gibson, Manager at Whim Hall Care Centre

Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your Mother.

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Review from Avril D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was only in Whim Hall for eight weeks and received five-star treatment the whole time. She was very happy and settled there. During her last five days, my sisters and I stayed with her and I can only praise every member of staff for the care and attention, not only my mum received but my sisters and me too! Every member of staff went way above the call of duty to make sure we had everything we needed during Mum's final hours. I will be forever grateful.

Reply from Susan Gibson, Manager at Whim Hall Care Centre

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for entrusting Whim Hall Care Centre to care for your mother.

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Review from William F (Husband of Resident) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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Whim Hall Care Home, in my opinion, is of very high standard. My wife has been a resident there for two years and I have had very little to complain of. Unfortunately, there is nothing my wife can do for herself, so, therefore, she is reliant on the staff to see to all of her needs. The staff are confident in what they do and are most gentle with all of the residents who are disabled. I know that a year or two back Whim Hall did not have a very good reputation, but, as in life there are changes and Whim Hall is one of them. I have no doubt there will be faults, but if you hard enough you will find faults anywhere. I judge Whim Hall by the way my wife is treated, and I certainly have no complaints about that.

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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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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.

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