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Lethen Park is located in the town of Portlethen, approximately 10 miles south of Aberdeen City. They provide first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focuses on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in cooking, hospitality and...
Care Provided by Barchester Lethen Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Lethen Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Lethen Park 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Howie (Acting General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Parking
- The home has a front and rear car park
Barchester Lethen Park Care Home Reviews (64)
Barchester Lethen Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Lethen Park Care Home has 64 reviews.
From my first dealings with Lethen Park Care Home, I was impressed. One member of staff spent an hour showing us around, and we knew by the end of the hour that we would be happy to have Lethen Park as Grandma's new home. From then on, every member of staff has gone out of their way to welcome not just Grandma but all of us. I cannot praise the staff enough for the time and care they have given. As a family, we feel that we have got the lady we loved and knew back (or almost!), and Grandma herself is more settled and happy than we ever could have hoped for.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Our mum recently had a fall in the home, and an ambulance had to be called. The nurse in charge called us right away so we could be with her while waiting for the ambulance. The staff were amazing with both us and Mum. They tried to keep her as comfortable as possible while dealing with all the other residents. Mum was shown respect and dignity throughout her ordeal. The nurse in charge was due to go off shift and on holiday but chose to stay with Mum until he had confirmation that she was going to be OK. All of the staff on duty that night were amazing.
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The best care that anyone could wish for. They always go the extra mile. Keep up the excellent work. Activity organiser gets everyone going. Food is good, always caters for different needs. They have special nights to get the whole family involved. Great care home.
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Standard of care is great. Very friendly staff. He gets taken out and about, which is great for him. Always involved when he can be. Plenty of entertainment which is well organised and residents enjoy getting out in the garden to sit or help is a boost. All good.
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We would like to thank the staff as a family for their care and attention to our mum. They kindly got my mum ready to take her to her grandson's wedding on Saturday 9th of July. The girls were fantastic that took my mum there to join in on the celebrations.
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My husband and I arranged a meeting with the manager who went through everything with us, explaining about life in a care home which was very helpful. We were then shown around the home by a member of staff who also let us view the rooms that were available. Two weeks later my parents moved into Lethen Park, which says it all really.
Mum and Dad seem to have settled in fine, which I have to give the staff credit for. Every member of staff goes above and beyond to ensure my parents are happy and comfortable.
I can now sleep at night knowing that they are safe and being well looked after.
Thank you, Lethen Park.
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The staff are really friendly but also very caring and patient. The food is also very good.
I would thoroughly recommend it to everyone.
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My biggest regret was placing my Dad in Lethen Park. The initial months were okay but as more and more staff, including managers, left the situation became dire and he experienced really appalling and dangerous care at times. Some individual staff were caring towards Dad but no one was in overall charge and agency staff cover was widely used so there was no continuity in care and standards and communication were lacking. The stress of this affected Dad's well-being and he was unhappy at Lethen. Sadly new management arrived too late to make a difference to Dad's experience.
We are very sorry to hear that you didn’t feel that the latter months of your dad's stay were not to the same standard of care he had been receiving or you would expect. The highest quality of care for residents is always our top priority and the team at Lethen are very sad to read...
My mum has been a resident for almost four years, she has a good friendship group with two other residents. My mum enjoys weekly clubs, including crafts and knitting and the nursery children. My mum's room is comfortable and I am always updated with all my mum's needs. The activities have improved this year and I am happy with my mum's weekly social interactions. There is a huge difference in staff, I have marked a five for the staff that have been here a long time, the new staff I would mark a three. I feel the rooms need a huge update and re-vamp, especially the bathroom.
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My partner has been at Lethen Park for less than a month and has settled in well. He has formed bonds with staff and finds being assisted easy, comfortable and he is very content. My partner enjoys spending time with another resident and has formed a nice friendship with him. My partner has had a couple of issues with settling in such as being clean-shaven every day, however, this issue has been addressed. Nurses are always on hand and approachable, especially with updates. We are promoting my partner's mobility and he is getting stronger each day.
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My wife has been a resident for five years past October, my wife is a well-loved resident and has settled in well, We have asked for a lock on my wife's door and this is in the pipeline. The activities girl has improved the home and the residents' day. I am happy to see the garden projects are back up and running and I look forward to eating fresh vegetables next year.
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I visited my mother-in-law here. I have to say without exception every single member of staff is warm welcoming and friendly. I feel She is well cared for. Her room is kept tidy and clean. The staff have definitely engaged with us as a family to try to help my Mother in law settle in and I feel they have done a great job. I am a nurse myself and I really am impressed with how lovely the staff are.
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Since the lady who runs the activities came on board several months ago, there have been so many good things going on and Mum is loving it. Great to see her so happy….
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Dad has been in Lethan Park for almost 2 years. He is well cared for and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I can contact them at any time for updates on his wellbeing and always get honest answers. Definately the best choice of nursing home for him. The staff are professional but very kind towards both residents and family members.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments, which are very much appreciated, regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Only one person I have contact with and she is warm, welcoming, helpful and professional. She always does her best to meet my needs and has done a brilliant job throughout the pandemic.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mum moved into Lethen Park on 10th March, so only a week prior to them locking down the facility due to COVID-19, so I was only able to visit on the day she moved in and a couple of days later. Mum seems to have settled well, and we have a weekly Skype call arranged by the staff which I always look forward to. The few visits that I have had to Lethen have been extremely positive - not only am I comfortable with the care provided to my mum, but they have been a great support to me too following the passing of my dad just a month prior to Mum moving in. The facilities are lovely and well maintained and I get great comfort knowing the staff there all care so much about the residents.
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Since my dad went into Lethen Park, we have been delighted with the care he has received. After viewing quite a few homes, we knew that he would be very at home at Lethen Park and he settled in very well. Visiting is usually anytime and we always feel welcome. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they have done their best to keep relatives informed and have set up weekly Skype calls with residents so that family can keep in touch and see their loved one's faces. This has been invaluable and has meant peace of mind for us. The staff work so hard and it really is like being part of a big family.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I have been impressed with the level of care my father has received since he moved in almost three years ago, however, the additional care and attention to his family's needs have been even more impressive since the home went into lockdown due to the COVID 19 outbreak. I am very pleased to get regular updates when I call and pleased that the staff take the time to make video calls each week. This has been a source of comfort at a difficult time. Thanks to all involved.
We are pleased that the regular communications and weekly calls are reassuring during this challenging period for all. Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who...
My father has been a resident at Lethen Park for a while now. The staff are excellent at keeping him safe from the Covid-19. We get a FaceTime every week which, for all residents, is a great thing for the staff to do, especially as they have enough on their plates to do, but even before the Covid-19 outbreak, I find staff very friendly and caring, keeping residents in good spirits. A big thanks to all staff who do a great job under very difficult conditions.
Thank you for your review during this difficult period for all and our colleagues will be delighted to hear your positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mother has good and bad days, but I've yet to see any staff member having a bad day, they are always so friendly, enthusiastic and extremely caring to my mother and the other residents.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 21 January 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?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (23) & Events (0)
- 20 Jul 2026
We ensured that the football was on for every game during the world Cup, This was a huge day shift and night shift effort. We ensured that all our residents...
- 20 Jul 2026
We ensured that the football was on for every game during the world Cup, This was a huge day shift and night shift effort. We ensured that all our residents...
- 20 Jul 2026
Recently our Life enrichment team purchased some new wild life books, Jess is a huge wildlife lover and really enjoys reading wildlife books, watching wildlife programs etc. During this book...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Lethen Park Care Home.
Meet the Team (8)

Hi, my name is Helen, and I am acting General Manager here at Lethen Park care home.
I have worked in the healthcare sector for over 20 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the home. I like to build strong working relationships with the team and stakeholders involved.
The quality of care that all my residents receive is my passion, and I aim to ensure that all the residents in my care receive the best and most person-centred care possible.

Hi, my name is Patricia, and I am the Deputy Home Manager here at Lethen Park.
I joined Barchester in September 2024, and I have quickly become attached to the home’s warm, family-like atmosphere. The sense of community here is truly special, and I’m very proud of our team.
I previously worked as a nurse primarily in acute settings, and my previous experience as a clinical coordinator has provided me with valuable knowledge and experience, which I bring to Lethen Park to achieve favourable outcomes.
As part of the management team, I am committed to assisting Annette, the general manager, in providing the highest quality of care, ensuring each resident feels at home and that their families have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in caring and professional hands.

Hi, my name is Kayleigh, and I am the Home Administrator here at Lethen Park. I joined Barchester and Lethen Park in 2022. I deal with all aspects of the administration of the home to ensure it runs smoothly, from invoicing, ordering, recruitment, setting up contracts, to manning reception, there's never a full day!
My favourite part of the job is ensuring that all our families and residents' needs are taken care of to the highest standard. I have an open-door approach and enjoy being front of house to warmly welcome you to the home.

Kim has newly joined our team, and it looking forward to supporting you all in your needs.
Kim prides herself on being an approachable and caring member of staff who aims to meet all your needs.

Hi, I’m Nicola. I’m the head housekeeper of Lethen Park care home. I’ve always been in the hospitality/care sector for the past 20 years. I have experience in the kitchen, caring and the domestic side. I’ve always wanted to support a team, and coming to Barchester has been an easy decision for me to make. Already, Barchester have supported and is helping me achieve this. I pride myself on the cleanliness of the home and take a huge amount of pride when the residents and the families comment on this.
I lead a great, friendly team and enjoy having great residents around me, and that makes all jobs worth doing.

We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home, and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active.
We ensure the team knows each resident's preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends

Welcome to the Team, Kevin. Kevin has taken on the role of Head of Maintenance, and what an incredible impact he has made already.
He has over 10 years of experience in Maintenance and fire safety. Kevin Was in the Army in The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
He prides himself on Time management and the execution of a job well done. Keeping up to date with all things policy and procedures.
Kevin is a Loving dad and husband, and a fun fact is that he can write upwards, backwards, forwards and upside down. His Favourite film is anything starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is a Steak man with roast tatties and veg. Born and bred in Aberdeen, his first car was an Astra Bertone 16v 1.8 litre. Has a sub 3 min rubiks cube.
He says, “I’m delighted to support Annette with her home and ensure that we are running to a very high standard.”

Hi, my name is Constance Ame-Bruce, and I have been a nurse for 16 years and graduated from the University of Ghana. I take great passion in providing excellent care through meeting our residents’ needs.
My favourite part of my role is coming to work with an infectious smile and helping others have a smile!
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