Drummohr Care Home

47a Drummohr Gardens, Wallyford, Musselburgh EH21 8BH
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At Drummohr Care Home, situated in the town of Wallyford, a team of kind and professional care providers offer personalised nursing and nursing dementia care in a relaxed and calming setting.

Drummohr offers many comfortable areas for residents to unwind and relax. In the warmer weather residents spend time in the landscape garden and pretty patio area.

The catering team at Drummohr understands the nutritional needs of older people and creates delicious meals to ensure a lovely dining experience for all residents.

The dedicated and professional care team at Drummohr likes to learn about each resident’s hobbies and interests to design a comprehensive activity programme, supporting those living in the home to enjoy the things they love most. From building relationships with neighbours in local community groups and schools, to arranging sightseeing trips in the local area, at Drummohr, the team encourage residents to take an active role in the Wallyford community.

From Care Assistants and Nurses, to Wellbeing Coordinators and Chefs, each and every member of the professional care team is there to assist you or your loved one in settling into life at the home. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the Home Manager leads the team to ensure residents are supported to lead their best lives at Drummohr.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1150
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1150

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Drummohr Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Priscillah Musenga (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)

Drummohr Care Home Reviews (70)

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Drummohr Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.342) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Drummohr Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care is very good. The staff are very kind and patient and treat the residents with dignity and understanding.
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Review from Archie T (Husband of Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff are very good and caring for the residents they look after them all very well.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Wife of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Insufficient food and drink due to sleeping at meal times. Few activities for totally deaf. Carers using mobile phones at work. No hairdresser for months.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Drummohr Care Home

Thank you for sharing your concerns. We take all feedback seriously and have taken steps to support improvement, including meeting with staff to reinforce expectations and reviewing our activity programme to better meet individual needs, including those with sensory impairments. We are also ensuring residents who miss mealtimes are still offered appropriate food and drink, and regular hairdressing services are being reinstated.

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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Entertainment extremely good, plenty of activities for residents. Involvement with the community good, residents enjoyed joining in the gala day coffee morning, well organised.
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Review from Valerie H (Sister of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we are very pleased with the care shown to our loved one. The activities are great and we love that everyone gets involved. Great team!
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Review from Kim M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad moved in to Drummohr care home at the beginning of April. The kindness, care and support shown to my dad (and to our whole family), from the outset has been incredible, and far beyond my expectations. The staff supported me with the transition of settling my dad in to Drummohr, and now every
time I come in to see my dad, I am greeted with open arms and smiles, and I feel as if I belong to a special caring community. It has been an absolute joy to meet so many caring and kind individuals (staff members). I know my dad is in safe hands. My dad loves the staff, and it is lovely to see him smiling and talking to staff as if he has known them all his life. Whether I call to speak to a member of staff, or I am talking to someone face to face, nothing is too much trouble. They always follow up on what they say they will do. My dad is safe; he is being cared for; and he is happy. I am grateful to everyone at Drummohr for looking after my dad as if he was a part of their own family.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In the short time that my dad has been a resident, we as a family are pleased with everything overall. Despite dad taking time to settle, staff are patient and understanding of his needs.
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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A Truly Exceptional Place. I can't speak highly enough of the care and compassion shown by the team at Drummohr Nursing Home. From the moment we first walked through the doors, it was clear this wasn't just a care facility-it was a warm, welcoming home.


The staff go above and beyond in every way,

treating residents with dignity, patience, and genuine kindness. It gave our family such peace of mind to know our loved one was not just being looked after, but truly cared for.


The communication from the team has been excellent, and they always take the time to keep us updated and involved. The home itself is clean, bright, and thoughtfully run, with a real sense of community and respect.


We're incredibly grateful for the dedication and professionalism of everyone at Drummohr. Thank you for making such a positive difference in all of our life.

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Review from George R (Husband of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I have been looked after very well could not be any better. Thank you all.
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were nervous about mum moving to the care home, the staff have been so welcoming + considerate. Mum has settled in well, shame she can't remember all the daily activities but great reminder seeing what shes doing via pics on facebook. Everyone is professional and caring, we thank you all for your
support + ongoing care.
p.s Little request, can you do more sing alongs to Vera Lynn + Glenn Miller big band music
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Review from G R (Wife of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everybody is very good if anything happens I am told about it. He is well fed and watered.
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Review from Yvonne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum always seems happy enough. It is good that we can use the quiet room when visiting as we often take our grandchildren to visit their Great Granny so gives us more space. I have no problems with the care home apart from feeling that they don't go on enough trips even though there is a Care Home
Bus. I also feel that mum doesn't get outside enough although smokers do! I also feel that the people on the ground floor seem to be shown more on social media so it looks like they have more activities.
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Review from Caroline A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On the whole I am satisfied with mums care at Drummohr. There were a few instances mid year when I had to approach the staff regarding mum's cleanliness this was quickly rectified and was due to staff changes. The new staff did not know mum needed assistance washing and dressing. Find some staff members
are more compassionate than others. Mum can be difficult to deal with at times so understand its not easy for them.
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Review from Joan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father entered the home in September and my overall experience so far is excellent. I had concerns about him settling into his new environment but these were quickly eliminated thanks to the staff. I have found all members of staff to be helpful and reassuring when I have asked questions or raised
concerns. After less than a fortnight, I could not have anticipated the settling-in period any better.
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Review from S L (Aunt of Resident) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of the care these special people give to my niece. I so appreciate the commitment and care, with which they carry out a very important occupation. My thanks to them.
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Review from M S (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased with the care and attention that my husband has received since moving into Drummohr Care Home. He is well looked after by all the staff and they are very friendly and caring towards him. Like some other reviews I have read, keeping track of residents clothes, slippers etc seems
to be a problem.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Drummohr Care Home

Thank you for your review of Drummohr Care Home, we appreciate all the positive feedback. We are sorry to hear you are having issues with items going missing. Please contact the home manager to discuss who will be happy to help resolve the issues.

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Review from Shona S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my dad receives from all the staff at Drummohr. They have taken the time to get to know him and are able to support his needs. Dad is able to tell us that he likes living at Drummohr and the food is good - as long as he is happy, then I am happy. When there has been
any issues with Dad, the staff are excellent at keeping me updated.
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Review from Alexander M (Brother of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Quite happy with everything apart from his stuff going missing and he needs to use his legs more, rather than putting him in a wheelchair.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Drummohr Care Home

Thank you for your review of Drummohr Care Home, we appreciate all feedback. We are sorry to hear you are having issues with laundry/items going missing. Please contact the Home Manager to discuss who will be happy to help resolve the issues.

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Review from Kim G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly and willing to help.
I think the meals always look nice and there is a good choice.
We sometimes have an issue with her clothes going awol.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Drummohr Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Can you please contact the Home Manager to discuss your concerns regarding our laundry service?

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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A visit improvement in the overall state of the care home. A few little issues I had with my father's state of dress and general well-being have been addressed. Staff are friendly and communication has vastly improved but still needs a little improvement.
The manager is very approachable with any issues
and does act on them.
Reply from Diane Kerwin, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Drummohr Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give feedback, I am pleased that you are seeing improvements and I would like to reassure you that we will continue to make further improvements.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.342)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.342) out of 10 for Drummohr Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.342 for Drummohr Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (114 Excellents x 5) + (83 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.342
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Drummohr Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 16 Apr 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Good (4)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drummohr Care Home

What types of Care is Drummohr Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Drummohr Care Home have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Drummohr Care Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Drummohr Care Home to the centre of Musselburgh?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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