
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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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 (77)
Laurels Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Laurels Lodge Care Home has 77 reviews.
My wife went into Laurels Lodge Care Home last month, so although early days she seems very content and happy with the service provider which is excellent.
Thank you, William, for your comments about your recent experience at Laurels Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We look forward to your next visit. Take care.
My husband is a new resident and the staff have been wonderful at making him and his family feel welcome.
Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing your most recent experience at Laurels Lodge Care Home. We are so pleased to hear that your husband and family have been made to feel welcome at our home. Your wonderful feedback means a lot to us and we look forward to you becoming part of our family here too! Have a wonderful day.
We looked at a few but we were so happy with Laurels from the start. With help from the care manager, we moved her to Laurels. She settled so well, they were so caring and friendly. Mum's personality changed for the better, she was just a joy all thanks to Laurels staff.
It's such a relief for us, as it's just not possible to have Mum at home with me, this is just wonderful.
No faults at all.
Thank you, Maureen, for sharing your most recent experience of Laurels Lodge Care Home. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing and it is very rewarding to have the efforts of the care staff recognised. It is great to hear that your mum has settled into life at...
It has been 9 months since my mother became a resident at Laurels Lodge and I cannot praise it enough. Since the first day, from management to carers, she has received the best care anyone could wish for. All the staff are so lovely to residents and to their families, giving it a nice feel-good factor. There are loads of memorabilia for the residents to enjoy, it's always immaculate and well presented. when I speak to other relatives, nobody can come up with any negative things about Laurels Lodge which is a great statement.
Thank you, Grant, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Laurels Lodge Care Home was so positive. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the...
As a family, we have the utmost trust and faith in everyone in the care home and feel extremely lucky that our mum in being looked after at Laurels Lodge.
Thank you, Raymond, for your comments about your recent experience at Laurels Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
Small units and dedicated staff. Nothing is too much got them, always willing to help and they really get to know the residents. My dad now smiles again. Can't thank them enough.
Since my mother moved into Laurels Lodge, her whole appearance and health has improved greatly. She was no longer safe in her own home. When we made the decision to find her a care home, we viewed 3 and the minute we walked into Laurel Lodge, we knew this was the place for her. Warm and welcoming surroundings aimed to stimulate. Friendly staff and management with plenty to occupy her. I would highly recommend Laurels Lodge and already have done.
My friend lacks company of other residents for conversation as no one in her unit is able to converse, but the staff are good at sitting and having a chat with her. She complains about her bed and I have discussed with staff, but only certain matresses can be used with the bed type. She may picture her bed at home which was very high.
This care home is very clean and friendly. It is safe for dementia residents to walk about. They can not get out of their own area without help (area as in unit). The staff interact with residents all the time. I visit my husband at any time I want to and I am always treated very well.
My husband has been a resident at the above home since March 2016. I have been very happy with his care and social activities. Prior to coming to the home, he was getting very difficult to handle and now he is much more settled in this environment.
We have no complainants as we have got to know the carers and home staff well. They are all so friendly and helpful. We couldn't ask for better. My mother is a people's person so she does not feel as lonely as before because of the company.
When i go to Laurels Lodge it is very well run. The staff are very well organised in what they do and very dedicated. Also it is very clean and you are welcomed.
My grandmother had been in another residential care home before The Laurels and did not settle well. She is extremely happy and very well settled at The Laurels. The staff are very caring and this shows in their excellent practice. They are always welcoming towards visitors. A wide variety of activities are organised which my grandmother thoroughly enjoys. There is also a fantastic sweet shop, cinema and Ma Broons living room. All in all a fantastic home!
Laurels home is clean, bright and very caring and loving. All carers do what their titles say they care to all residents with patience and laughter. They have lots of activities which keeps the residents occupied and happy. We have been to many of the parties, fund raising events ect and have loads of fun. When we have mums review any concerns we have are dealt with quickly we always receive feedback.
My experience of Laurels care home is a positive one, my mother was previously in another care home that has now closed, she was very poorly cared for while there. Laurels staff have been attentive, caring, friendly and professional, they give her good personal care but also mental stimulation and sociable experiences. When she had a chest infection their intervention was consistent and determined a return to health I personally didn't feel was possible the difference between now and previously is night and day.
This care home is well managed, several activities are organised daily, staff are very helpful and forth coming it would be very difficult to fault the care home in any way.
My mother is a resident at Laurels Lodge and receives excellent care. At times when my mother has not been well the staff react quickly in getting assistance from the doctors and they are quick to get in touch with me to inform me of how she is. The manager is very proactive and takes part, along with the PAL co-ordinator and the rest of the staff, when social and fund raising events are taking place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They always ensure my mother is well presented. I highly recommend this 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 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...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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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!
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