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Providing residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, they also provide respite care breaks. These are ideal...
Care Provided by Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1991, but may be more. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pitcairn Lodge Nursing 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Ruth Witkowski(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (78)
Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has 78 reviews.
I wasn't sure how he'd adapt, being naturally reserved, but he is happy and absolutely thriving in the warm and caring environment. All the staff are so friendly, and their gentle encouragement has persuaded my uncle to participate in the excellent range of activities and events on offer.
He's really enjoying the delicious, nutritional meals, and these have contributed to the improvement in his health. Housekeeping and maintenance staff ensure that the home is immaculate, and cleaned to a high professional standard. Every member of staff has been incredibly friendly and compassionate with a 'can do ' attitude. I knew as soon as I met Ruth and Elaine, that the residents welfare and happiness is their priority. In their leadership of the highly professional team, I have total confidence that my uncle is receiving the very best of care. Thank you !
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your uncle has settled so well and is thriving in our warm and supportive environment. It's lovely to know he's enjoying the activities, meals and companionship, and that our team's care and encouragement have made such a positive difference.
I cannot praise the staff & running of Pitcairn highley enough. Every single staff member I have dealt with have been very professional, caring & mindful of mum (& dads) situation. There are countless activities to keep mum happy. The cleanliness is second to none, I couldn't fault a thing.
Overall, I find everyone to be very open, warm & nurturing. The management team are also very available & approachable at all times. It has really set my mind at ease knowing mum is so well cared for.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how supported and reassured you feel, and that your parents are enjoying the caring. It's wonderful to know our team's professionalism, warmth and high standards have made such a positive difference.
However, my Dad has been there now for a month. I am very impressed with the level of care he has received. As a family we received great feedback from all staff. Nothing is a bother. There are lots of activities going on every week, which we can see all residents are encouraged to take part in. This has been an immense help for my Dad to settle. The staff also take great time to get to know the resident and tailor to the individual.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your dad has settled and that the care, activities and personalised approach have made such a positive difference for him and your family.
Mum has been in Pitcairn Lodge now for nearly a year. She is very happy there and as a family we continue to be more than satisfied with the care she receives. The staff interact very well with her and get her involved with lots of activities like outings and quizzes which she enjoys. Staff keep us up to date with any medical issues as they have arisen and have dealt with anything that has happened promptly. It is so nice to come in to visit mum to know she will be happy, smiley and content.
Thank you for sharing such kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear your mum is happy at Pitcairn Lodge and enjoying the activities and outings on offer. Knowing you feel well informed and that every visit is met with smiles and contentment truly means a lot.
I was a bit nervous when taking my mum into Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home to be a resident, but I needn't have worried as the staff were so supportive and compassionate during this time and put me and mum at ease straight away. Mum has settled in well and enjoying all the daily activities, gardening, walking, bingo, bus runs, and many more others. The staff are all obviously dedicated and mum refers to them as her friends which just shows how much work they put into getting to knowing mum. I feel mum is being very well cared for which in turn gives me great peace of mind.
Thank you for sharing such reassuring feedback. We are delighted to hear how quickly your mum felt at ease and is enjoying the activities. Knowing our team are seen as friends and that you have peace of mind means a great deal.
Staff are very accommodating and approachable!
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your husband has been more comfortable and that the easy chair has supported his wellbeing. It means a great deal to know our team have been accommodating and approachable, and that this has made a positive difference for your family.
Mum had some medical issues not long after moving into Pitcairn Lodge, the nursing staff contacted her GP to address and change her medication, keeping me informed constantly, which was a huge relief.
The CareHome is very clean and meals are excellent, mum loves her cuppy and cakes too.
There's always a lot of laugher and 'buzz' from the Carers, which feels very uplifting when visiting.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your mum has settled well, enjoys her personalised room and feels gently supported to join in at her own pace. It's reassuring to know our team kept you informed while addressing her health needs. We're pleased the home feels clean, welcoming and full of warmth, with good food, cuppas, cakes and plenty of cheerful buzz.
My Dad moved into Pitcairn early December and although this was a huge change and adjustment for my family, I have been very happy with the service and care from Pitcairn. I live overseas so do find the distance and time difference a challenge but every time I call I am always met with informed and happy staff. My Dad is doing really well and settling in fine. Staff at Pitcairn, in particular Ruth, have been very good at listening to who my Dad is and understanding his needs as well as really getting to know him. Ruth has also taken the time to hold video calls with me to help with any initial worries or concern I had. I'm feeling very positive and much more content now knowing that my Dad is well cared for, well fed, safe and happy. Staff have even taken him out to purchase some treats and his newspaper that he loves seeing as I'm not there to be able to do that for him. I'm really feeling thankful that he is in a place like Pitcairn.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear your dad has settled well and that our team has been able to support both him and your family, even from afar. Knowing he feels safe, well cared for and enjoying the little routines that matter to him means a great deal to us.
He had become very isolated so it's great to see him socialising with other residents and taking part in the innovative activities.
At times he can be stubborn and use inappropriate language which the staff just take with a pinch of salt. All the staff are kind, caring, friendly and have made such a difference to him. Before becoming a resident, both my son and I, were expecting the worst but my ex-husband is now more like the man he used to be which is all down to the level of care he is provided with.
Thank you all.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear how well he has settled and the progress he is making, from enjoying nutritious meals to reconnecting socially through activities. It's wonderful to know our team's kindness and understanding have made such a positive difference to his wellbeing.
My dad has settled in to life at Pitcairn very well. The staff are attentive, the home is clean, smart and intuitively laid out. My dad seems to enjoy the meals offered. His room is nice and we have been able to personalise it for him.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. It's wonderful to hear how well your dad has settled and that he feels comfortable in his room and enjoys the meals.
Since moving in to Pitcairn Lodge in December, my Mother-in-Law has been very well looked after. Her medical situation was immediately understood and taken in hand. The amount of personal care she now requires is being given to her. She is very happy and comfortable with the accommodation. The social and activities programme in the home is fantastic as it has already improved her energy levels (the lovely food also helos in this respect), increased the amount of interaction with others and got her singing again. All of this means that her well-being has been greatly improved in such a short time. The staff at Pitcairn Lodge are very kind people and obviously care about the residents.
Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear your mother in law has settled so well and that her care, the activities and the meals are helping her feel more comfortable, energetic and sociable.
We are so grateful to Ruth and her amazing team.
The staff at Pitcairn Lodge were very friendly and informative when we went to visit for the first time after gaining a place again the staff were very welcoming. The admittance procedure was smooth and effortless stress free and our minds were put at rest that the care was needed was being provided over the first month my mum has settled in very well and all the staff are very kind friendly and patient we are very happy with everything so far.
The staff in The Larch ward were outstanding with the care Vic received. They were all genuine
and caring towards him and we were overwhelmed with their compassion & support during Vic's 2 years of staying there.
Although Vic could not always get involved due to his condition, the Entertainment & Outings they laid on for the residents was enjoyable for all.
Thank you Pitcairn for everything.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear that the care and compassion shown by our team made a positive difference during your loved one's time with us. It's wonderful to know that the activities and outings were enjoyed and helped create meaningful moments. Your kind words will be shared with the team.
We were so impressed with Pitcairn when we visited and the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. We were even more delighted to have granny move there for a short time. We couldn't speak more highly about the care and attention that the nurses gave granny. Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to care for a loved one.
The compassionate care, kindness, patience and support brought comfort to him and peace to our family. We will always be grateful for the dignity and warmth shown during a difficult time.
N.B. Pitcairn management was excellent but Sanctuary Care Finance Department extremely unhelpful.
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt words. We're truly honoured to have provided care that brought comfort and peace during such a significant time. Your appreciation means a great deal to the team. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the finance department and take it seriously as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.
I just want to say a massive thank you to all the staff at Pitcairn this week and especially over the last 2 days when my mum was receiving end of life care. ( there are literally too many names to mention individually) but as a family we are especially grateful to Nika the nurse on duty at the time of her passing, who was with her and kept her comfortable to the end. All the staff have been sympathetic, empathetic, supportive and couldn't do enough for us from making cups of tea, sandwiches, bringing in chairs, and even a sofa bed to stay overnight if we wished. All our questions were answered and we were given reassurance when we most needed it. It is clear that all the staff in Pitcairn not only care about the residents but their families as well. They have eased our passage through this extremely sad and difficult time in every way. We really can't thank you all enough.
I would like to say a massive thank you to you and your team for helping look after my grandma all the years she was at Pitcairn. You all did an amazing job of welcoming her into your family and made my family and I feel so at ease with the level of care and love you showed her. There are not enough words to say how grateful we all are for your hard work and support. You and your team made her last few years some to remember
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful to have had the opportunity to care for your grandma during her time at Pitcairn. Knowing that our support helped bring comfort to her and your family means a great deal to us.
Always find staff very engaging and upbeat during my visits. Appears to be plenty of engagement with the residents and good interaction. The events or themed activities are very varied and well planned out. Very happy with the home overall
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you find our team engaging and the activities well planned. It means a lot to know you're happy with the home overall, we really appreciate your support!
Mum has been so well looked after by all the staff since her arrival in January 2025. She has a different interaction with each staff member which is so nice to see. She won't let them walk by without a wave or a hug. ALL the staff have endless patience on the more challenging days and I'm so appreciative of them all.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's wonderful to hear how well your mum has settled in and how warmly she connects with each member of our team. We're truly grateful for your kind words and appreciation - it means a lot to us all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 26 February 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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 (4) & Events (0)
- 10 Jun 2026
The team and residents at our care home in Westhill are celebrating a glowing Care Inspectorate (CI) report. Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has received stand-out ‘Very Good’ ratings in its...
- 01 Jul 2025
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- 13 Mar 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home
What types of Care is Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home?
Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Westhill?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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