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Care Provided by Aaron House
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 66 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Aaron House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £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
- Aurem Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Rankin (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
Visiting
- Aaron House is delighted to welcome visitors at any time. Guests are kindly asked to sign in at the main reception or entrance. Well behaved dogs are also welcome to visit but must be kept on a lead.
Parking
- Ample parking in front of reception and at the top of the home.
Aaron House Reviews (49)
Aaron House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aaron House has 49 reviews.
While it’s impossible for the same staff to be caring for the same resident all the time, I have found that the pool of staff who work with my friend is recognisable and it is very rarely that there is someone whom I have not previously met. The staff seem to me to work extremely hard and do all they can to meet the individual needs of residents.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that your friend has settled so well since her move and we have been able to justify your faith in us. Thank you again.
My mum has been a resident since early last year and the care she has received has been wonderful. Staff are always friendly and compassionate and nothing is too much bother. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they kept the residents safe and happy and kept in touch with relatives by phone, WhatsApp video calls and Facebook posts of events taking place. When speaking to Mum, she says everyone is kind and she is well looked after. I am delighted I chose Aaron House for Mum and would recommended this care home 100%.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that Mum has settled and feels well looked after. Thank you again.
My mum has been in Aaron House for the past year, she has dementia. The staff are friendly and professional and have helped Mum greatly, the rooms are lovely and there are lots of activities for them to do. The meals are excellent and tailored for each person. Five stars to all.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. The team are always grateful to receive such positive words. I am glad that Mum is enjoying here stay at Aaron House.
I am always impressed by the extent to which the staff always talk to the residents even when there is minimal response.
Many thanks for your kind review, it is always appreciative to receive praise for our care teams.
Choosing a care home is too important to be left to chance - in my opinion, all facilities in a particular area should be visited if possible, ideally with other family members or friends for individual opinions. In my case 20 care homes were visited. A shortlist was chosen - then ultimately Aaron House. It has three wings, expansion bringing extra purpose-built space and light. Being part of a care home group Aaron House can offer shared services - for example, daily and monthly publications delivering attractions helpful for activities coordinators. Management/relatives discussion come monthly, with reasonable and sensible suggestions from all acted upon quickly, in my experience. Staff, I have learned, generally have long service at Aaron House. This suggests to me satisfaction and close ties, both for residents and staff. This care home ticks the boxes for standards generally expected of all well-managed homes; with staff, cleanliness and activities particularly outstanding. Aaron House has generous gardens with patios serving each wing, a boon in summer months when day trips to beaches and parks in The Lothians are also organised.
Thank you for your very comprehensive feedback. We are delighted that Aaron House has met your expectations and thank you again for your recommendation.
All of the carers work hard and are good with residents. They could do with being in the same section at all times, instead of being moved to different departments as the resident gets used to the same ones and that helps them, especially when they need their care and they get to trust them too.
Thank you for your review and kind comments relating to the care team. With regard to the lower scoring sections of the review, we will endeavour to focus on these areas. Thank you again.
Staff nurses will take as much time as needed with families and the service users.
They need to keep staff in the same unit to help dementia users to have as much repetition as possible. All staff are very helpful.
Thank you for your review of Aaron House and your kind comments regarding the care team. Your comment re movement is noted - I will be discussing with the Home. Thank you again
A welcoming place to visit my mum. The staff know her really well now and this gives me great comfort. From the manager down to the cleaners they are all friendly and approachable. Current activities coordinator really interacts with the residents. A good atmosphere too.
My father has been in this care home for 4 years. He is very happy here and calls it his hotel. He has a very good rapport with the staff and enjoys the various activities and outings.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 07 February 2026- 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)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2026
Residents, families and members of the local community came together for a fun-filled open day at Aaron House care home in Penicuik, enjoying an afternoon of animals, entertainment, games and...
- 16 Jul 2026
Residents at Aaron House care home in Penicuik, part of Aurem Care, welcomed a host of four-legged visitors for a dog show that brought laughter and plenty of waggy tails....
- 22 Jun 2026
Chefs from across Aurem Care have completed specialist training designed to further enhance the quality, safety and presentation of meals for residents with swallowing difficulties. The training focused on the...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Aurem Care
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