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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 (80)
Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has 80 reviews.
My sister was admitted to Pitcairn in July 2020 during the Covid restrictions. The first eighteen months were challenging for residents, relatives and staff. My sister's mental health deteriorated fairly rapidly during this time (partly due to the reduced contact with family and friends and partly due to the staff struggling to cope with restrictions. At the same time, maintaining staff motivation and standards was affected by things like staff sickness and staff leaving and a reduction in activities and staff/resident individual time with residents. There were several changes in the senior management team and admin, staff culminating, in the manager leaving and being replaced. Since the arrival of the new manager, things have started to improve greatly in the areas mentioned above, and there is much more openness to change. I am much happier with the overall care and potential for growth and improvement in standards. It was as if everyone had been suffering from "burnout".
Thank you for your review. Our highly experienced home manager and her team are extremely passionate about involving families and our residents in how Pitcairn is run and wholeheartedly embrace positive change. Of course, 2020 was a terribly challenging time for everyone, not just the care industry, and we are delighted to be moving onwards and upwards.
They appear to be settling in nicely. The only thing I’ve noticed is that they have lost their independence and perhaps allow them to choose which clothes to wear on the day rather than pick ones for them, it’s maybe worth asking the person what they want on the day rather than decide for them.
Thank you for your high-scoring review for our team at Pitcairn. I can assure you that we are passionate about supporting our residents to retain their independence. When we help them get ready in the morning, we take the time to discuss what they would like to wear, as well as what they would like...
My mum went into Pitcairn during the first lockdown. I found this extremely hard but knew it was for the best as she has dementia. Now that things are getting back to normal, it has been great to get to know the staff, they are all very welcoming and friendly, and I see that they all do their best for my mum. Her room is always clean and tidy.
Choosing a nursing home, particularly in a crisis situation, is very difficult for the family and the person they are supporting to choose a new home. The process at Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home was very smooth and lovingly activated. I am a nurse and a stickler for high-quality nursing care and have been hugely impressed by the quality, compassion and love given to my step-mum since she joined in November 2022. Thank you.
After looking at many homes I was delighted Mum got offered a place in Pitcairn. The home is in lovely rural surroundings and is bright and welcoming once inside. Mum has speech issues so doesn't really interact, preferring to stay in her room. This is her choice but I know she is never left alone for long periods as anytime I visit staff pop in and out. She has settled in really well and I'm delighted with the level of care and support from staff. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It's lovely to hear how well your mum has settled in and how pleased you are with the care and support provided by our team. Best wishes.
Really lovely place surrounding are beautiful mum is so happy there staff are very friendly and loving plenty of activities and always loving seeing all the posts couldn't wish for a better place for my mum
Very early days for us to review. However, mum has settled in quickly with her new surrounding. All family members who have been out to visit have been happy to find a warm and cosy atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff who are always at the end of the phone and willing to take time to discuss mum's needs.
My sister is always clean and tidy when I visit her. The staff are very friendly and always answers any questions I ask. Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home is bright and always very clean, they always have flowers in the lounge and my sister seems happy there.
Thank you so much for taking the time for reviewing our home and for your kind words about our home and care. Best wishes.
There are always plenty of activities being done.
Continuous issues with laundry - clothes missing and wrong clothes in the room, despite all being named!
I was very lucky to get Mum in here. After being shown around was very impressed with the staff and facilities. Mum seems to be settling in ok. Would recommend Pitcairn to any family looking for care of their elderly parents.
It is always a pleasure visiting my sister at Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. The home itself is always clean and tidy, as is my sister. Actually, I always look forward to my visits.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home - your kind words are so appreciated by the team at Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home. Best wishes, Fae
Very difficult to write a review due to covid restrictions. Not being able to see the personal interaction with staff and residents. But to date, we are happy with the care provided especially with communication by phone regarding any issues and challenges they have had endured. Only small fault is I find that speaking to different staff on the phone, sometimes they are not up to date with what is happening with our resident. But again interaction could be more manageable with a larger room.
Both my parents are residents of Pitcairn Lodge, which makes it easy for myself and my family to visit. My parents are both very settled and like living there. They both enjoy the activities and the gardens.
Overall I am happy with my Mum’s care, she seems really settled and the staff have a good rapport with her. The home is always spotless and clean. There are regular updates as to what’s going on in general but maybe there could be more personal updates, especially when residents aren’t able to communicate this themselves. Covid-19 has made things very difficult for everyone but I feel Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home has managed the situation very well and thankfully my Mum doesn’t seem affected by all the changes. Moving a parent into a care home is never easy but I’m reassured by the standard of care here.
In general, my wife is treated very well and has been for the last two years. The Covid pandemic has added to the difficulties experienced by the staff and management. The care is very good and the activities are too. The cleanliness; personal, clothing and facilities are of a high standard. The medical treatment has been maintained during the pandemic.
I am pleased with the overall service provided by Pitcairn Lodge Nursing Home. My contacts have been with a number of the staff at the home and all have provided a high level of service with a friendly and approachable attitude. Most of my contact has been by telephone and I have as yet been unable to gain access to the Home, due to COVID restrictions, but I have a good feeling about the home. I have met my sister at the window of her room and also in the garden areas (in the summer) and all staff have provided me with a high level of service. My sister appears to have settled in well and the home provides a safe and secure dwelling for her medical needs. The only concern I have is the cost of her care, it seems high to me!
Thank you for your kind words and feedback, it is much appreciated! Our team are always here for you if you have any questions at all, including the home's current care fees.
Very comforting to know my mum is here. During Covid times, it's not easy but the staff really do their best. Mum likes the staff and they treat her very well. Communication between family and home could be improved but they do the best they can.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team - they are so appreciated.
Excellent care. Always let you know what's happening with the care of my mum. Staff are extremely helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble. Always listen to any request made. Mum seems very happy and never complains.
Thank you so much for your review - it is lovely to hear mum is happy with us at Pitcairn Lodge.
Good support - low staff turnover - always kept up to date with mum's condition and general well being.
I visit my cousin who is a resident at this lovely care home. I always get a good welcome from the staff - always offer me a cup of tea. Place is always well kept - clean and tidy. What I notice most is that the staff are happy doing their job and there is always someone on hand to help the residents and also listen to any concerns I may have. The outside space/garden is beautiful. Most of all my cousin is happy and well looked after.
Dear Mary, thank you for such a lovely review - it is wonderful to hear how welcome both yourself and your cousin feel in our home. Best wishes.
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
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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
To celebrate the 90th birthday of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, residents across three Scottish care homes laced up their blue suede shoes for an unforgettable Elvis revival party....
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 21 Jul 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
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