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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.
The carers looking after my grandma at Lethen are amazing we have a facetime once a week too and their hard work and dedication should be recognised. We as a family are overwhelmed at the kindness and care she receives.
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 could not wish for any better carers looking after my grandmother. She is always so happy when we get our weekly FaceTime. I am so assured that they are looking after her well. Thanks to all the staff.
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 staff who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I am impressed by how the entire staff work so efficiently as a team in providing round the clock care necessary for my mother and other residents needs. The staff always communicate well with family showing compassion and caring. It appears evident that no matter what job position staff do, all are competent in providing resident centred care. I’m very happy that my mother is cared for in such a home-like setting.
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 staff who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My dad has been in Lethen Park for 3 years and after a slightly difficult start he has settled in well. The staff are friendly and helpful and during this difficult time with Covid 19, they have eased the loneliness by arranging FaceTime chats between me and dad. I am particularly impressed with the way they have kept all residents safe during these difficult times. Overall they have given my dad a much better quality of life than if he had struggled in his own home.
Thank you for your kind comments and wonderful 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.
Very happy with the care provided for my mum. The home is in a nice setting and is bright and airy. The staff are friendly and caring, and especially in this Covid situation, do remarkably well to keep things as normal as possible. The entertainment lady helps my mum stay in touch with us via video calls. It's a pleasure to see her face light up when she sees her great-grandson on the screen. Keep up the good work girls and guys it's very much appreciated.
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. Staying connected during this challenging period is an important part of our Life Enrichment programme. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mother has been a resident for over 3 years now and has received excellent care and support through her onset of vascular dementia. She has a lovely room and ensuite shower room, which are personalised with some of her furniture, paintings, photographs etc. Throughout her deterioration, the staff have managed the changes with evermore support both mentally and physically. Lethen Park is always spotlessly clean and tidy. The atmosphere is always happy and chatty. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. The residents have a very good choice of meals, and their preferences are taken into consideration. The afternoon cuppa and cakes are always very popular. All of the residents are well looked after day and night. To date, Lethen Park staff and residents have been safe from Covid-19, due to the organisation and care of the staff, which has been greatly appreciated by many. Highly recommend Lethen Park.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and sharing your positive experience of the home even during this challenging period for everyone. 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...
Overall, the facilities in Lethen Park are excellent. My mum’s room is well proportioned and we were able to personalise it for her.
My mum has thrived since she moved into Lethen Park. Thankfully, she had settled well prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Given, the unprecedented challenges during this time, it has been a great comfort to me and our family knowing how well she is being cared for. We are extremely grateful for that.
Thank you for your review and positive experience of the home as a family. 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 Dementia and has been a resident since December 2017. I was very apprehensive of my mum going into a Care Home and cannot fault Lethen Park. Everyone at the Home is fantastic, they really care about the residents. There is a real sense of fun with lots of activities and generally an all-round environment of love and care. The Home has set up FaceTime meetings so my family and I can still see and communicate with my mum, which is fantastic. I would like to thank everyone working at the Home for their great work, enthusiasm and care.
We are pleased that the video calls are supportive during this unprecedented time. 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.
The staff are all very friendly and caring to not just the residents but also their families and are on hand to listen to any concerns or questions that we may have.
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. If you have any suggestions or like to see anything...
My mum has been in Lethen Park since October last year. Staff are outstanding and treat her with respect, warmth and such kindness. During this difficult time with covid-19 we are unable to visit, staff have set up video call sessions so that our family can communicate with her. This has meant so much to my dad and I and also My mum. So thank you to all the staff at Lethen Park, you are doing a wonderful job. Stay safe.
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.
It is so hard letting your loved one move into residential care, however, Lethen makes the move so much easier.
Thank you for your kind comments about the home and its staff. We are pleased that your husband has settled so well. 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 uncle loves it so much, I never thought of putting my uncle in a care home before but I went and looked at them and Barchester Lethen Park Care Home was by far the best one and we were so happy to take him there. It is so caring and loving and very welcoming as well.
We reviewed seven homes in the Aberdeen area and we were delighted to put my husband in to Lethan Park.
Meals very good.
Staff excellent.
My Father started in a residential care home. Unfortunately, after a stressful experience, we had to transfer to another home. Our first visit to Lethan Park we found the manager and admin staff very helpful and friendly. My Father has now settled down without any difficulties thanks to all the staff's caring, cheerfulness and support. I would have no problem at all in recommending Lethen Park to anyone.
A fantastic day for residents and family. The staff pulled out all the stops to make this special celebration for everyone. The friendly and caring sides shows through in all the staff in this home.
My mother has been at Lethen Park for sixteen months and although it has taken a while for her to settle, I see a peacefulness that never existed when she was in her own home. Ideally, there should be more staff to give each service user the help they need, simple things like being taken to the toilet when they ask, without having to wait until there is enough staff to do so. More activities and stimulation would be a real benefit as would outings.
Overall my aunt is happy in Lethen Park, the staff are all lovely to her, even when they are extremely busy with residents who require a lot more care. She told me today (Sat 21/10/17) that is was the best ever afternoon she has had since moving to the home, the new activities leader has some excellent and fresh ideas to involve them in and she appreciates it all. Relatives and residents are made to feel very welcome to join in the activities, she is there for us, as well as residents, very welcoming, we know when we are not there she is occupied and joining in some activity. Overall we are happy with the home, the downside is the turnover of staff, hopefully, that might settle down soon, as they are a great team.
My father's needs are always taken care of with care and dignity. Staff make me feel welcome when I visit.
Thank you on behalf of myself and staff for this lovely review. We try to make the transition into care as easy as possible for our new resident and family members.
The staff work extremely hard, it's not an easy job. The furnishings in the rooms are very basic considering it costs my mother £1500 a week. The armchairs in the common room are fabric which is a bad idea because some are urinated on. The staff do wash them (wipe them actually) but I think they should be covered in a waterproof material. New dining tables and chairs in the eating area are ideal.
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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