
There is a real atmosphere of care hereJoan O(Wife of Resident/Service User)


My mother is a resident at Laurels Lodge and receives excellent care.M F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

There is a real atmosphere of care hereJoan O(Wife of Resident/Service User)


My mother is a resident at Laurels Lodge and receives excellent care.M F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Laurels Lodge care home provides nursing care to up to 45 older people with dementia including those with learning disabilities. The home is situated in Woodside, Aberdeen, close to local shops and pubs and a short journey from Aberdeen city centre and the sea.
The home is bright and tastefully decorated. Each bedroom has a television point and telephone point as well as en-suite facilities. The home also features a garden,...
Care Provided by Laurels Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Laurels Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Laurels Lodge 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
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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Sheila Gesma (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Laurels Lodge Care Home Reviews (85)
Laurels Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Laurels Lodge Care Home has 85 reviews.
I am happy that my sister is well looked after at laurels. All staff are caring and sincere with there job. All staff are welcoming everytime we visit my sister.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we appreciate you taking the time time to do this. We are delighted to hear your kind words about the care and support our team provide to our residents and their families. Our staff team continue to work hard to provide our residents the best care that they deserve.
I highly recommend Laurels for all people who's looking for a caring services for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for your very positive feedback, we are delighted to know that you are very happy with the care your wife is receiving at Laurels Lodge. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful difference in our residents' lives every day. We truly appreciate the trust that you have given to the staff team and the home.
May I add that the cleanliness of the home is 1st class.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback. We are grateful for the very positive comments you made for the home, staff and the quality of care we provide. Keeping our residents engaged and enjoying their day is very important to us.
Laurel's Lodge is staff by very committed and caring staff. They are very good natured, seem unflappable, and are very skillful at supporting their residents, many of whom have dementia. The relationships between the staff seem very good and the management team join in with activities for the residents (e.g chair Zumba). Our friend was recently admitted to the home and every effort has been made to consider her emotional and health needs and to facilitate her settling in. We are very happy we have chosen Laurel's Lodge.
Thank you so much for your very positive review and for placing your trust in Laurels Lodge for your friend. We are delighted to know that you are happy with the care we provide. Your kind words about the home, the team and the support provided to our residents mean a great deal to us all.
We visit regularly and always the staff are pleasant and very helpful and we know that our friend is being well looked after, he is very happy there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Laurels Lodge, this is truly appreciated. Our residents' safety and wellbeing is our utmost priority and the staff team will continue to work hard to give them the best care that they deserve.
My Mum has been in Laurels for over 2 years now. She has always been treated with amazing kindness + care. We have always had great support and communication from the staff + Management. The activities and outings are excellent and regular. Could not be happier with her care at Laurels.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback, we truly appreciate your very positive comments about the care, the staff and management. We will continue to work hard to provide a positive experience in the home for the residents and families.
This care home looked after my dad with patience kindness and professionalism, the staff are good at their job and many of them have worked there for many years it is a happy care home and has a good feel to it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback, as a team we always strive to provide our residents the best possible experience living in a care home and improve their wellbeing. It is humbling to receive your very positive feedback about the home and the staff team.
I have been impressed by the high levels of care and input shown by staff to the residents of Laurels Lodge care home. It is also good to see the amount of activities on offer throughout the week. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, this means a lot to the staff team. As always our aim is to provide a very positive experience to all our residents and helping them improve their wellbeing. It is important to us to create a welcoming environment to everyone and enhance daily experience with lots of meaningful activities.
My Mum has now been residing at Laurels for 6 months. During this time I have been impressed at the overall care she has been given. There is a warm and homely feel as soon as you enter and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. I also like how responsive the staff are if I have any concerns about my Mum's wellbeing and the senior staff are approachable and visible. My Mum enjoys the food options and has benefited from the range of activities organised both within and outwith Laurels. She is treated with respect and dignity and supported to make choices about her day to day living. I would not hesitate to recommend Laurels Lodge to anyone considering it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us your very positive feedback about your Mum's care at Laurels Lodge Care Home. We are very pleased to know that you are very happy with the quality of care we provide, our residents' well-being is our utmost priority, and our staff team is committed to providing the best possible care experience for all our residents and relatives.
Before moving to Laurels Lodge, she was living at home with dementia and sadly had very little quality of life. It was heartbreaking to watch her become isolated and unable to enjoy the things she once did. Since becoming a resident, the transformation has been amazing. She is now thriving, taking part in a wide range of activities, enjoying the company of others, and smiling again. Seeing her so happy and engaged has meant everything to our family.
The care, kindness, patience, and compassion shown by every member of staff are exceptional. They treat every resident with dignity, respect, and genuine warmth, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing she is in such safe and caring hands.
A special thank you goes to Sheila, the manager, whose dedication, leadership, and genuine compassion shine through in everything she does.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we are delighted to know that you and your family are very happy and satisfied with the care and support provided to your mother-in-law. Providing compassionate care, warm and engaging environment to all our residents is our utmost priority. Myself and the entire Laurels Team appreciates your lovely feedback, it means a lot to us all.
Laurels have and continue to provide excellent care to my grandma and my late grandad. Up until the end of my grandad's life the staff were all lovely and supportive. They always have activities and outings happening, visiting the home is a nice experience, staff are friendly and they seem to genuinely enjoy working there. The gardens are beautiful to go out and sit in on a nice day. The home always seems clean and the residents are well cared for. I would definitely recommend Laurels to anyone looking for residential care in Aberdeen.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt recommendation for Laurels Lodge, we are truly honoured to have the opportunity to provide care to your grandma and your late grandad. We are pleased to know how much confidence you have in our team. Creating a warm, engaging environment where residents...
I cannot praise the lovely staff for all the good work they do. You ask them for something and it is no bother. They always seem to put the patients first thanks very much.
Thank you so much for taking the time in giving us your very positive feedback, we are pleased to know that you are happy with the care being provided to your wife. Our dedicated team here at Laurels are always working hard to improve our residents' wellbeing and experience in the care home.
The management team and all their staff at Laurels Lodge are so dedicated, approachable and their care is second to none. The home and the staff are very welcoming and friendly and it's kept spotlessly clean and smells lovely. There is a varied menu offering choices and plenty snacks too. Also there is an excellent activities program everyday with as many residents, staff and relatives as possible taking part. We are very happy with the care and support my mum receives at Laurels Lodge, we couldn't wish for a better care home for her. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind comments; we appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and we are pleased to know that your experience has been very positive. Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority, and it is great to know that you are very happy with the quality of the care we...
Ever since my mum arrived, myself and my whole family have been so impressed with the whole team at Laurels Lodge - our mum has been so well cared for. The staff are compassionate, cheerful, helpful and go above and beyond on a regular basis. We are lucky our mum is there, thank you to the whole team.
Thank you very much for taking the time in giving us your very positive feedback, we are pleased to know that you are happy with the care we provide to your Mother here at Laurels Lodge. Our dedicated team here at Laurels are always working hard to further improve our residents' well-being and experience in the care home..
Staff all very friendly and approachable, lots or activities and entertainment , always very clean, residents all look clean and happy, really like the life stories on residents doors, always fluids and snacks available, my granny had been in for 2 years and zero complaints.
Thank you so much for your excellent feedback, it is reassuring to know that you are happy with the care we provide to your family member. Our residents' welfare is our utmost priority.
The staff and management are all very compassionate at their job. Always attentive to the residents. Good food. A welcoming and safe atmosphere where residents feel safe and respected. The staff always have a vibrant activity program for the residents. Everyone joins in. Good leadership and management always mixing with the residents on entertainment. We are very grateful for the exceptional care provided at Laurels Lodge Care Home. the place is clean outside and inside.
Thank you so much for providing your valuable feedback, all of us at Laurels Lodge are extremely grateful for the trust you and your family have given us in providing care to your Mum. Our residents' wellbeing is our utmost priority and the Laurels Lodge Team will continue to work hard to promote positive experience for our residents in the care home.
Everything went well on admission and the care received is excellent. Staff cannot do enough for the residents and there families.
Thank you so much for taking the time in giving us your very positive feedback and we are pleased to know that you are happy with the care being provided to your husband. Our dedicated team here at Laurels are always working hard to improve our residents' well-being and experience in the care home..
The home is incredibly well run and the staff seem genuinely happy at their work and this is reflected in the care given to the residents. There is a friendly, warm and homely feel in Laurels any time I've visited and the staff are all very kind and caring. My parents are always clean and well dressed and they comment regularly on how they have enjoyed their meals.
The home is spotlessly clean at all times and great effort is put into organising a wide range of varied and imaginative activities with everyone taking part. When entertainers visit it's wonderful to see the staff enthusiastically joining in, singing and dancing with the residents.
I would highly recommend Laurels to anyone looking for a safe, caring and friendly nursing home.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. The entire team at Laurels Lodge are extremely grateful for the trust you and your family have given us in providing care for your Mum and Dad who both resides here. All our residents' wellbeing is our priority and the Laurels Lodge Team will...
It was apparent from the start that we had made the best choice as far as care homes were concerned. It is fair to say that Dad wasn't too keen to stay in a care home at first but he soon settled in which was helped by the fact that he was always treated with dignity and respect.
The activities available are varied, Dad especially enjoyed the quizzes as they no doubt kept his mind active. He participated in a few trips out from Laurels as well. His room like the rest of the building was always spotlessly clean. The management and staff always kept me updated, more so when Dad's health started to deteriorate. Living away meant that I was not able to visit Dad all the time but whenever I or family members did we were always made to feel so welcome.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience as a relative and we are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to care for your Dad who flourished during his stay at Laurels Lodge Care Home. Laurels Lodge have a very kind and dedicated team who take great pride in the care of our residents ensuring that they are well supported and treated with dignity and respect.
My father spent 10 wonderful years at Laurels Lodge Care Home, and I cannot thank the staff enough for the exceptional care he received. From day one, it was clear that he was treated like part of the family. The carers were genuinely dedicated, offering him compassion, respect, and attention to his every need. Their warmth and kindness made him feel comfortable and valued, and I never once doubted that he was in the best possible hands. The environment was always clean and welcoming, and the management was always available and supportive. Laurels Lodge truly became a second home for my father, and I'm incredibly grateful for the love and care he received during his time there. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a caring, family-oriented environment for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for taking the time in providing your valuable feedback. All of us at Laurels Lodge are extremely grateful for the trust you and your family have given us in providing care to your Dad over the last ten years. Our residents' wellbeing is our utmost priority and the Laurels Lodge Team will continue to work hard to promote positive experience for our residents in the care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 May 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
No Vacancies
Posted: 27 August 2026No Current Bed / Place Vacancies
News (2) & Events (0)
- 25 Aug 2026
Laurels Lodge has celebrated 30 years, it first opened as a care home for dementia in June 1996. The home had a successful celebration with many visitors from within the...
- 28 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Ivy, our Laundry Assistant as we celebrated her 10 years in service at Laurels Lodge! Thank you Ivy for your hard work, dedication and commitment to the home...
There are no upcoming events for Laurels Lodge Care Home.
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (10)

Sheila has been with Laurels Lodge Care Home for over 20 years and started working as a Care Assistant while she was completing her Nursing Adaptation Course in the UK.
Sheila is a Registered General Nurse who had years of experience working in various clinical areas in a hospital setting in the Philippines before coming to the UK. After 4 months of arriving in the UK, Sheila received her NMC nursing registration and worked as a Staff Nurse at Laurels Lodge then worked her way up the ladder and became the Home Manager in 2012. Sheila has also completed the SVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management in 2010.
Outside of work, Sheila likes listening to music and cross-stitching, but she has also participated in exciting events such as white water rafting and Go Ape.
Sheila values her team and always makes it a point to thank them even in the simplest of things and she believes in the saying, "Why leave it for tomorrow when you can do it today".

Jay first arrived in the UK in 2004. Completed his Nursing Adaptation Course in 5 months and became a Full Registered General Nurse in the UK in the same year. Jay has clinical nursing experiences in the Philippines and other countries and spent the first 9 years of his nursing career at Laurels Lodge Care Home. Jay became the Charge Nurse of the home from 2006 to 2012 then Deputy Manager until 2013. Jay worked in other different Care Homes for many years as a Staff Nurse and Deputy Manager and came back to Laurels Lodge in 2021.
Jay loves music and dancing. He enjoys hiking and exploring Scotland's most beautiful places with his family.Jay believes that "Life is a quest filled with many choices, each one of us will experience life in our special way".

Amanda plays various roles in the home, she is currently the home’s Moving & Handling Coordinator, Dementia Ambassador, Oral Health Champion, Enquiry Champion, Fire Warden and Infection Prevention & Control Champion.

Joanna has worked as a Care Assistant at Laurels Lodge Care Home for 12 years now and continues to enjoy her job. Joanna also works as a part-time Cook and is also good at it.
She has been chosen as the Laurels Gem of the Month for March 2023 for her dedication and compassion, she is ready to go that extra mile for the residents and the home.
Joanna is a jolly person and is well known in the home to be always "on the go". Joanna is also one of the Oral Care and IPC Champions in the home.

Nomeda has made a difference in our catering department since she joined Laurels Lodge Care Home.
She has managed the kitchen and her team effectively and is a proactive leader.
Nomeda is a cat lover and together with her pet Bengal, they have joined various competitions which they have won many times. Nomeda also likes travelling and spending time outdoors.
Nomeda believes that "tomorrow will be a better day."

Morag has been with Laurels Lodge Care Home for over 13 years now, she believes that working in the home has changed her life significantly for the better. Morag enjoys spending time with the residents and sharing a laugh with them and with her colleagues. Many times Morag went above and beyond for the residents and the home.
Morag loves being a grandmother and she spends most of her days off looking after her niece and grandson.Morag believes in the saying that "laughter is the best medicine".

Helen joined the team at Laurels Lodge as a Care Assistant, a totally new career path for her. Helen has been an employee at Laurels Lodge for 6 years now and she continue to enjoy her job.
Helen believes in the saying, "What's afore you won't get you."

Ivy works at Laurels Lodge as a full-time Laundry Assistant, she joined the team more than 8 years ago and still enjoys working here. Ivy participates in the activities in the home and enjoys speaking to the residents.
Her motto is: "There's always a light at the end of the tunnel."

Kevin works at Laurels Lodge as a Domestic Assistant, he enjoys helping his colleagues and he loves spending talking to the residents. Kevin is very good at keeping the interiors of the home clean, tidy and presentable.
Outside work, he loves dressing up as Boy George on special occasions.
Kevin believes in facing the problem right away rather than leaving it until it builds up.

Originally from Nottingham, John moved to Scotland after 17 years in the military, he decided to work in the healthcare sector as he is looking for a job that is rewarding. Since John joined the team at Laurel's, he has developed a good rapport with the residents and his colleagues.
The things John likes to do are wild camping and touring on his motorcycle, and the things to know about John amongst many things is that he is a qualified diving instructor!
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurels Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Laurels Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Laurels Lodge Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Laurels Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Laurels Lodge Care Home to the centre of Aberdeen?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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