
really make the effort to make the residents feel like they're home and are one big family.Kevin C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum and Dad have been made to feel very welcome and can’t praise the care home enough. Thank you.Lorraine J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I trust them completely. I have nothing but praise for Lammernuir.Sarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

really make the effort to make the residents feel like they're home and are one big family.Kevin C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum and Dad have been made to feel very welcome and can’t praise the care home enough. Thank you.Lorraine J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I trust them completely. I have nothing but praise for Lammernuir.Sarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lammermuir House Care Home is ideally situated near the sea in Dunbar, offering stunning views over the Firth of Forth. The home enjoys easy access to local shops, amenities, public transport, and the A1 motorway, providing both convenience and a peaceful coastal setting.
This purpose-built care home offers comfortable accommodation in single-occupancy rooms, each with en-suite facilities, ensuring privacy and comfort for residents.
Lammermuir House features a variety of communal spaces, including...
Care Provided by Lammermuir House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lammermuir House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lammermuir House 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
Person in charge
- Ann Lyell (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Lammermuir House Care Home Reviews (31)
Lammermuir House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.085) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lammermuir House Care Home has 31 reviews.
Everyone we have met is kind and caring. The atmosphere in the home is comforting and they organise great activities.
Mum has made friends and loves the beautiful setting. We can’t speak highly enough of all of the team. Thank you
Thank you, Ali, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
Best decision we made as a family to have our mum cared for at Lammermuir House Care Home. She has settled well and we no longer worry about her as she is being so well looked after. The staff keep us informed on all aspects of Mum's health and wellbeing. Fantastic sea views and lovely grounds. I love the Facebook page showing various photos of the residents enjoying organised activities, celebrating residents birthdays and other special events. Thank you to all the lovely staff.
I am a POA for one resident and a guardian for another person. The staff call me if they are worried or just need authorisation regarding treatment etc.
Would recommend this care home to family and friends
My husband has now been in Lammermuir House for two and a half months. As he no longer talks much it is difficult to assess how he has really settled down and what he has been doing but the staff are all very helpful and positive about his progress.
Pre Lammermuir, Dad had been a resident in another care home. One of the main reasons for moving Dad was his need for more stimulation. He has never looked back. Pre COVID-19 restrictions, Dad had been wined and dined (not literally perhaps) by outings to various local eating establishments, picnics, onsite BBQ’s, in house events etc. The list goes on. Lammermuir’s dedicated staff from the kitchen staff, care assistants, nursing and management are without fail - brilliant. They have adapted to Dad’s needs and ‘ways’ with understanding and perseverance!! Since COVID-19, the control and management of residents and family/friend's needs and expectations have been clearly and professionally handled and communicated. Regular email updates covering government and healthcare regulation changes, staff and resident well being, testing results, access instructions and resident communication options have been made clear and concise. The mental well-being of residents has been expertly handled too.
Thank you, Evelyn, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Lammermuir House Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I'd like to highly recommend all of the staff, carers and nurses, at Lammermuir House. Before the outbreak of Covid-19, I'd always been impressed by their kindness and dedication, but since the start of this pandemic, they have been exceptional in their care for my mother and all the other residents. They have not only looked after them like family, but they have also kept us all informed both by email newsletters and by publishing updates and photographs on the social media page so that we can see our loved ones when we cannot visit. They have kept them all very safe and thankfully have had no Covid cases in the home, which is a great achievement given the difficulties in managing the many risks involved. I cannot thank them enough for making this worrying time that bit easier for us all. My love and best wishes to you all until we meet again.
Thank you, Janet, for letting us know how we are doing at Lammermuir House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. Take care.
In recent times with the concerns over the Covid-19 Pandemic, it’s reassuring to know all the residents are being well looked after and when issues have arisen that they have been attended to swiftly.
That helps us as a family to understand Dad is being well catered and cared for.
Thank you, Bryan, for letting us know how we are doing at Lammermuir House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is always our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. We would also like to thank you for your wonderful comments...
I can’t stress enough how well our Mum has been cared for, and she’s not been the easiest resident to deal with. The staff are caring, considerate, respectful and attentive.
Our Mum is now in the last stage of life, and despite the lockdown from Covid-19, we are kept informed and know that she is cared for by those she recognises and we can’t appreciate the staff enough.
Thank you, Carol, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Now that we are in the lockdown, we get regular communications and reassurance about the Covid-19 measures in place. We are able to call, and video call Mum. There are also lots of photos on their social media page showing activities, celebrations and showing Mum and others going for walks in the garden.
Thank you, Kirsteen, for letting us know how we are doing at Lammermuir House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.
The home has a pleasant and relaxed environment. Staff are kind, caring and very competent. They get on well with each other which adds to the pleasant atmosphere. I have no doubt that my wife is being well looked after. My daily visits are always welcome. My wife is always clean and dressed in clean clothes. Having visited several other homes in this area, I am sure I made the right choice.
Thank you, Allan, for your comments about your recent experience at Lammermuir House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we...
Content that my wife is well cared for at a difficult time for myself.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 November 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?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
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