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Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home

Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 2AH
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My Mother in Law has improved 100% living in Archview LodgeA G(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith
In my view, they were all angelsEleanor D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith
Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith

Archview Lodge is situated in the town of Dalkeith, surrounded by picturesque gardens and woodland.

Care staff at Archview Lodge provide residents in the Memory Lane Community with round the clock care, focusing on each residents individual requirements.

Residents at Archview Lodge have the opportunity to participate in a varied activities programme, tailored to each residents hobbies and interests, as well as the chance to take part in group activities.

Care Provided by Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 78 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £2,287N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

Contact Barchester Archview Lodge 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Thomson (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 64+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (13)

Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home Reviews (75)

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9.8

Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from Angela P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot say enough about this home! It is wonderful. They are taking such good care of my mother. She is very happy here. The staff seem very attentive.

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Review from Brian M (Nephew of Resident) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunt has lived at Archview for 2 years. I have always found the staff friendly, professional and approachable. The standard of care that she receives has been first class. Her care needs are carefully attended to and she always looks content and well cared for. The home is well maintained and a pleasant place to be.

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Review from A G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Best care home. My Mother in Law has improved 100% living in Archview Lodge. Conditions are amazing. Staff are very caring.

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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother moved into Archview Lodge 6 months ago, after she broke her hip and wrist, which meant she needed full-time care. The transition from assisted living to a care home is not easy, but the staff at Archview Lodge have been fantastic. My mother feels very well cared for and safe and there has been a consistent team of staff she has got to know since she moved in. The atmosphere is very warm and all the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Everyone's needs are met with great kindness and patience and they go out of their way to resolve any problems that might arise.

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Review from Eleanor D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was very poorly in the last 2 weeks. The care she received in Barchester Archview Lodge Care Home was second to none. The care and understanding shown to myself and my family was fantastic. In my view, they were all angels. Thankfully, my mum is on the mend and I could not wish for a better place for her to be.

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Review from Maurice T (Resident / Service User) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since I moved in here, I am very well looked after. Plus my family know I am happy and safe and well fed. The staff are first class and very friendly.

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Review from Sarah B (Wife of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been in Archview for 3 months. I have been very happy about the care and attention he receives. Initially, he found it a bit difficult but now he seems very happy. He enjoys the activities especially the entertainers. He joins in the singing. He also enjoys the food and I have had lunch with him a few times which I have enjoyed. The staff are all friendly and caring.

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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall during the last year have seen a decline in mum's health. She has times when she's hallucinating and does not feel quite right. On these occasions the staff deal with her and her wishes. It is very upsetting to me but staff are very caring and considerate and tell me they deal with occasions like this all the time.

When not quite right the GP is called and I am informed (mum been there 3 years now)

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Review from Florence E (Friend of Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Immediately felt comfortable on entering the premises. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Grounds outside were very pleasing to the eye. All the staff are very caring to residents and visitors. If I have to use the facilities myself anytime at a nursing home I would be pleased to enter Archview Lodge Care Home.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since arriving at Archview Lodge Care Home my mother has enjoyed daily activities which she enjoys. She loves to sing and watch films that I brought in for her and the staff regularly have film evenings which other residents enjoy. All of the staff are friendly and caring and has made my mother's stay here very happy.

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Review from Grace D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to thank all the staff for the care that they are giving my mother. They are all Angels.

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Review from William S (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our relative has been in Archview for nearly 2 years now and we are very happy with the care she is being given. She is treated as an individual rather than a number. She is always clean and attention given to her hair which is always nicely done. These little touches are important. Shows people care.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our overall experience at Archview is very good with the professional attitude of the staff form all areas of the home. If we have had any problems they have been resolved very quickly. My mother is very well looked after.

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Review from Margaret S (Resident / Service User) published on 11 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like the appearance of the building and like the weather to sit in the garden, like having the entertainment. My health has improved with the good care. No more panic attacks. I've learned to crochet, knitted incubator covers, making scarves, made loads of friends from other residents to relatives kindly bringing me in wool. Like getting my hair done by the hairdresser.

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Review from Margaret H (Resident / Service User) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since I became a resident in Archview I have had a very positive experience. The staff can't do enough for me. There is a very happy atmosphere around the home. There are plenty of activities of all types. Entertainment as well, singers, links with schools, animal-friendly, I can enjoy my family visits with the dog. The manager here runs the home to a very high standard. The food is also excellent.

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Review from Thomas L (Son of Resident) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Archview Lodge is by far the best care home in the area with most excellent management and staff, excellent food and activities every day.

The building is well maintained and staff keep me informed of any matter affecting my mother.

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Review from M W (Sister of Resident) published on 22 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the two and a half years since my sister has been in care, she and her visitors have been treated with respect and kindness.
All staff, regardless of their position are very professional and caring.

I would have no hesitation to recommend Archview Lodge to anyone who has a relative or friend needing care.

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Review from Jeanette D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Archview Lodge is the best home in Midlothian. Everyone is so helpful, friendly. The place is spotless. I am always kept in touch with any changes, it's like one big happy family. 100% perfect.

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Review from G W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience is very simple.
In my view, it is one of the best care homes in the area.
Very well trained staff in all areas of elderly people care.

Very reassuring for family and relatives.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad passed away in late April 2017 having enjoyed nearly 10 years of excellent compassionate friendly care. In his final few days the staff were fantastic in their loving, professional care of dad and me and they facilitated what was a very sad moment, making it calm and serene and peaceful. The home is run by loving attentive staff and managed with professional high standards ensuring residents have respect, dignity, safety and caring in a loving, friendly, pleasant home-from-home atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 05 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?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our setting?
    Good

    (4)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Good

    (4)

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  • 22 Jul 2026

    To mark Carers Week, we took the opportunity to recognise and thank our incredible care team for their continued dedication, compassion and hard work. A special table was prepared, filled...

  • 22 Jul 2026

    Some of our residents and team members enjoyed a wonderful morning out in the local community as they attended a charity coffee morning to help raise funds for Richard’s upcoming...

  • 12 Jan 2026

    Resident, Tam Carson at Archview Lodge had always wanted to hear the sound of the bagpipes again so staff at the home made his wish a reality proving that old...

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Meet the Team (5)

Sarah Thomson
Sarah ThomsonJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2011

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the General Manager here at Archview Lodge.

Here you will have the opportunity to look further into what Archview Lodge can offer you and your loved one. You will also be able to familiarise yourself with the team who all assist in delivering quality person-centred care daily.

I have over 30 years of nursing experience; I trained and worked in London teaching hospitals before living abroad and then moving back to Scotland to be nearer to family. I love being a nurse and particularly enjoy looking after older adults, who I feel can offer us new insights into life. I find this area of nursing very rewarding and it’s a privilege to work with the team at Archview.

Kaysha Mintro
Kaysha MintroJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2001

I was inspired to become a nurse by my mother, who was also a nurse at Archview Lodge many years ago.

I successfully joined Archview as a Nurse with the support of the staff. I can truly say that I was mentored well by the Senior Nurse and have developed many skills attributed to high-quality care. I am now proud to be the Deputy Home Manager after a period leading the ground floor unit and I strive to inspire others to become positive leaders who deliver a high standard of care to residents.

Kasia Cyrnal
Kasia CyrnalJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2014

Hi, my name is Kasia and I have been an Admin Assistant at Archview Lodge since 2014. I am originally from Poland but have lived in Scotland since 2006. I find Scotland such a friendly and welcoming country to live in.

Karen Colvin
Karen ColvinJob Title:Head HousekeperJoined: 1997

I’ve worked at Archview from August 1997. I am married and have 3 children and 2 granddaughters. My ambition in life is to enjoy every day and make people smile.

Mary MacFarlane
Mary MacFarlaneJob Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2010

Hello, my name is Mary. I have worked in Archview for 15 years and love my job.

As an Activity Coordinator I work along side Diane and Sally and must say we are a great team! I love organising outings and other activities, like our Archview Shows, for our wonderful residents!

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