Aaron House

Beeslack House, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik EH26 0QF
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  • Aaron House, Penicuik
On the outskirts of Edinburgh in Penicuik, Aaron House is a lovely historic building comprising of the old mansion house and 2 newer wings. The care home is operated by Aurem care. The care home offers care and support to older people with nursing and care needs for up to 66 individuals and is one of the most highly thought of care facilities in the area.

The service is managed over 3 areas, Cowan, Errington and Beeslack, these areas are all different and are designed to create a homely feeling. There is a well established team, some have worked in Aaron House for many years and have a great passion to provide a truly person centred service to the people that live there.

It is a large home however it remains homely and cosy with many personal touches to make it a home not a service.

Aaron house is surrounded by extensive grounds and has an enclosed safe garden for people to use as they wish.
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Care Provided by Aaron House

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
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  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £2050 – £2200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £2100 – £2250
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2050 – £2250
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2100 – £2250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £2050 – £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £2050 – £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2050 – £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2050 – £2200

Fees are before Free Personal and Nursing Care contribution from the government, therefore a deduction of the agreed amount from the fees per week will be provided when in place. As a care home with nursing we will only accept residential rate at the self funded nursing level. Fees are updated for April each year.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Aaron House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Aaron House 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 £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.

Contact Aaron House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stephen Van Putten (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (9)

Parking

  • Ample parking in front of reception and at the top of the home.

Aaron House Reviews (44)

9.8

Aaron House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aaron House has 44 reviews.

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Review from Karen S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother in law has been a resident in Aaron house for almost 4 years. and I can honestly say the care, support and kindness my mother in law has been shown in that time has been amazing, she is happy, settled and her personal hygiene is always looked after. The staff are friendly and informative and
we feel relaxed knowing our lovely mum is in the best possible environment for her needs.
keep up the amazing work you do.
Reply from Angela Airlie, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for the trust you place in Aaron House to care for your mother-in-law.

It means a great deal to us to hear that she is happy, settled, and well cared for, and that you feel reassured knowing she is in a safe and supportive environment. Our team works hard to provide care with kindness, dignity, and respect, so your feedback is incredibly encouraging and will be shared with the staff.

Thank you again for your continued support. It is a privilege to care for your mother in Law, and we are delighted to have her as part of the Aaron House family.

Warm regards,
Angela
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Review from Jacqui N (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aaran house care home is wonderful. My mum was a resident there for 3 years until she passed in October 2025. The care mum received was 2nd to none. From the care support to cleaners everyone went above and beyond to make sure residents were happy and safe.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseDear Jaqui , Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We are truly honoured that your mum was part of the Aaron House family .

Knowing that she felt happy, safe and well cared for means a great deal to us, and your feedback will be shared with the whole team, including our care and domestic staff.

Our thoughts are with you and your family, and thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
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Review from Elaine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Aaron House in December. Every single member of staff is happy, kind, compassionate, thoughtful, caring and supportive and of course professional. They know what my dad's needs are and absolutely nothing is a bother to anyone. I feel so much better knowing that he is being cared
for by such an incredible team.
Reply from Angela Airlie, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you so much for taking the time to share such kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly means a great deal to us.
We are so pleased to hear that your father has settled well at Aaron House and that you feel reassured by the care and support he is receiving. Our team work incredibly hard to ensure each person feels respected, understood and cared for, so your words will mean a lot to every member of staff.
Thank you for trusting us with your father's care. Please know that you and your family are always welcome to speak with us if there is anything at all you need.
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Review from Fay H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has received excellent care at Aaron House. The culture is one of respect and kindness from all staff including admin, ancilliary and activity coordinators, as well as the care and nursing staff. As a family, we are also respected and provided with care and good communication. I couldn't fault
Aaron House in any way.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you so much for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your dad has received such good care at Aaron House.

It means a great deal to us to know that the respect and kindness shown by all our team has been felt by both your dad and your family. We also appreciate your comments about communication and support, as working closely with families is very important to us.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and for placing your trust in us.
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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Aaron House for over a month now. I am very happy with the care she is receiving. She is clean warm and comfortable. The staff are all lovely, friendly and helpful. She has a nice en suite room overlooking the lovely garden.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you very much for your kind review. I am sure the team appreciate the feedback. Merry Christmas.
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Review from D W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has only been at Aaron House for a few weeks, but we are more than happy with the care and compassion shown by all members of staff. Mum seems to have settled very well in the short time she's been here.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for your kind review. We are delighted that your Mum is settling in well and becoming part of the community. Thank you for taking the time to do this review.
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Review from D M (Husband of Resident) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class service by staff at all levels who are obviously dedicated to their work. Their attention to detail in keeping residents well maintained, entertained and generally looked after is quite remarkable.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThansk you for your kind review, it is our pleasure to provide a great service. We will continue to reflect and improve our service where we can. Thank you again for taking the time to review us. Aaron Hosue Team.
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Review from Darlene M (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been here for almost a year now and is happy living in Aaron House. As a family, we are happy with the care he is getting and it is clear that everyone does their best for the residents. It is fantastic to see the range of activities that are organised for the residents. Dad particularly enjoys
the many musical events. We could not have picked a better care home.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for your great review, we are pleased to know that your dad is enjoying living in Aaron House. I will ensure the team are informed about this and particularly the activity team and care teams, they all try to make people's day. Thank you.
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Review from Carol K (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very happy in the home, very settled. She enjoys her food and activities. Loves having a chat with the cleaner when they do her room. Very well cleaned by the cleaners and the staff are very attentive.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for your kind review, we take great pride in the service and glad it shows. I will ensure the team are aware of the kind words and we hope to continue to provide a great service, making people's day.
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Review from Garry H (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had an amazing Christmas at Aaron House. The staff had organised some lovely activities for the residents to enjoy and take part in.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you very much for your kind review, it was a very good Christmas, everyone enjoyed the events.
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Review from Amanda T (Grandson of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The amazing staff make this home five-star. The care and compassion they have for the residents is second to none. All staff from the careers/nurses/seniors to the auxiliary staff and the activities play a part and they work as a team to provide the best of care. This care home has a very open and honest
attitude and shares everything with the relatives. The management team are a big part of the home and is always available and involved in all aspects of the resident's care and as a result, are proactive in finding solutions and ways to help with the ever-changing needs of the resident. The home is full of noise as the activities team is always trying to find new ways of entertaining the residents and keeping them alert and engaged. The whole home is always clean and fresh. I will always be thankful to all the staff for the love and care they have shown my mum over the last nearly three years and will be forever grateful we were able to get a place here.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for this very positive review, we are all very passionate about our service, taking care of everyone and making their day is our aim. I will share your review with the team, they will be very pleased to hear this feedback. If there is anything further we can do please just ask. Thank you, from the Aaron House Team.
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Review from Wendy K (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy. Very caring and made friends.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for this review, we are pleased that you are happy with the service. The areas with 3 or 4 stars will be a focus for us, we have discussed these with you and will do what we can to improve. Thank you again for this positive review.
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Review from F L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with the facilities and the care my mum receives. All the staff are caring and friendly.
Reply from Stephen Van Putten, General Manager at Aaron HouseThank you very much for your kind review. We will continue to review our service to ensure a high standard is met. The menu is being changed this month so we hope people like it more. Thank you again on behalf of the team, we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from L L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents are in Aaron House. They are both happy, clean, fed, and very well looked after. The staff are lovely, friendly, and extremely caring. As a family, we cannot commend Aaron House highly enough.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for this kind review, we are privileged to support both of your parents, they are a real asset to our community.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel assured that my mum is well looked after. Staff dealt with the requests in a timely manner. They are friendly and always welcome our visit. Thank you for providing such excellent care for my mum.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for this very kind review. We are pleased to hear your views. I note that activities was not scored, this might have been a missed score, our activity team are the memory makers and I am sure they will be know to you. Thanks again.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with surroundings. Carers all good very helpful and nothing a bother. Can't complain about anything. Food excellent. Cleanliness great.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for your review, we appreciate your time to do this. We will continue to reflect on what we do and keep up this high standard.
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Review from Catherine M (Sister of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff are always approachable. Glad the cafe is opening again.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate all feedback and we will look at areas for improvement and make the service a great place to live. Thank you again.
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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care provided.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate this. The team will be very pleased to hear your great scores. Thank you.
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Review from M M (Wife of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been in care now for seven months, and he seems to be happy. The carers are polite and friendly with both myself and him. Even when my husband was unwell, it was dealt with quickly. I was informed, and I was confident he was being cared for. The only thing that irritates me is things
go missing; they usually turn up, sometimes weeks later.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for this kind review; we are delighted to hear your husband is happy with us. Regarding missing items, we will do what we can to reduce any distress this causes. Communal living can be difficult with others going in and out of rooms. We will be aware of this; thank you for your understanding.
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On the whole, the care home is good. Unfortunately, the weekend care is quite poor. Having to ring the doorbell at least 4 times in the wind and rain is not a lot of fun.
Also, I think the house thinks it's for relatives visiting but a great number do not have visitors. Long days for some. Decorating
the home has greatly improved it. Rooms may need looking at soon.
Reply from Stephen Putten, Manager at Aaron HouseThank you for the review. Our care service is 24 hours care 7 days a week, we have the same team on over the week as weekends, therefore the care should always be to the best possible standards. We do have limited need for reception team at weekends and at times there is a delay in answering the door as the care team are providing interactions with the people we support. I will discuss this fully with the team and ensure care is always as we expect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and that doors are answered without delay. I am glad to hear the internal decoration is making a positive impact, bedrooms are changed as needed and when vacant to ensure minimal disruption to the people we support, we will continue to review and make more positive changes. Thank you again for your feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.780)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10 for Aaron House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.830 for Aaron House is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.83
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Aaron House is based on 18 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 18 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: 19 Mar 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
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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Angela Airlie

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2026

Angela brings more than 30 years’ experience in health and social care to the role, having supported people, families and staff across a wide range of care settings throughout her career. She is widely recognised for her commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and for working closely with teams to create safe, supportive and positive environments where everyone can thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron House

What types of Care is Aaron House registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Aaron House have?

There are 58 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Aaron House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Aaron House to the centre of Penicuik?

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

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