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Barchester Drummond Grange is located on the edge of Lasswade, a picturesque village on the river North Esk and only six miles from Edinburgh.
It provides support to younger adults with physical disabilities who have a range of underlying conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spinal or brain injuries. The care home is able to support those requiring life support equipment.
Staff organise social and recreational programmes and...
Care Provided by Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 114 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Drummond Grange 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alina Brehar(Senior General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (114)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home Reviews (136)
Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.482) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home has 136 reviews.
Although Cheryl was only there for a short time the impact the service had on the family was incredible. In one of the hardest times they brought us all so much comfort and compassion. They were amazing!! The pentland staff were insane! Thank you all so very much.
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Looked at menu, very good
Beautiful decorated for Christmas
Joyces loves it here, told me carers are brilliant
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This place is amazing! So helpful & reassuring. David helped explain what was expected. I am convinced my sister will thrive here.
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Really good for residents to go outside and to make the environment feel like a home.
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I find the care home very pleasant. Staff are very helpful meals are very good and filling.
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Our first impressions are very good, staff are very helpful and pleasant.
Obviously early days, but very optimistic he will settle into his new home.
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Staff are friendly, understanding + kind to residents + their family. I value the consultation with the main nurse who always keeps me informed of proposed medication changes + seeks my agreement. Also it is important that I'm informed of the difficulties which they have been good to resolve; frontotemporal dementia is a complex + difficult condition for staff to manage + for myself to observe. I value the support that staff provide. There are lots of activities in the home, but the lack of a specific activities co-ordinator in the dementia area is noticeable. A part time O.T would make a huge difference. However most importantly I feel my husband is safe + well cared for.
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The varieation of the group ages and abilities
I had not been feeling well previously but went into see the group dancing & thoroughly enjoyed what they did. It gave me a big lift and made me feel much better. O they were so good.
I hope they will come back one day
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Meal, was lovely.
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Christmas Lunch was amazing, each cource well precented. And good choice.
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I would like to thank the chef and catering staff for the buffet provided for my brother's birthday tea party. A delicious selection of food which was beautifully presented, for us to enjoy our time together. Many thanks.
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I've already left reviews, again terrible care home you can wait half an hour after pressing call button let's hope it's not an emergency. Waiting on my social worker and the council very slow can't believe the service been in 2 homes previously one for respite and hopefully going back to the one in Dunfermline which puts to shame and cheaper also.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we're sorry to learn you're unhappy with your experience at Drummond Grange. We're advised that you have recently had a meeting with the General Manager and that a settling in plan has been put in place so that your stay with us is a comfortable one....
There is a bit of a problem about getting my husbands clothes mixed up after being at the laundry, it's understandable as there are so many patients at the care home the staff look out for things for me, as long as he's looked after as they are doing that's all that really matters , he's very happy dancing when Sam sings he's a great nurse by the way so good at his job they all are at Drummond Grange it makes my life easier to know he's being well looked after thanks to everyone.
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My daughter has been in Drummond Grange since June. She very settled. Staff are very good. She thrives on physical and mental activities. I would like to see her able to have more physio. It's always booked because it's so important for residents. The physio staff are very keen to bring the best out of them and sometimes my daughter can't get in. I feel it's vital for her and admire the staffs dedication when she's in a session. I see such improvement the more she does and would certainly like for to do more.
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Very pleased with service & very helpful staff. Nothing is any bother which is satisfying and assuring knowing my wife is getting the best of care.
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I came into the home today and he has now been moved to another room Telly is working but alarm not its been reported and I expect it to be working within next 24hrd if not sooner your staff have been great.
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Very happy with all services received at Drummond Grange.
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I find the home is run on a very professional manor it is clean + bright. The staff are pleasant and careing towards the residents and visitors alike their dedication is comendable, my dog Amber thinks so too.
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The care my son receives has been constantly very good with both his physical and mental health given good attention. The atmosphere in the unit is very friendly and welcoming.
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Had a lovely birthday meal. The food was amazing and time staff were very attentive. We had a lovely room which over-looked the garden. Everyone really enjoyed our day.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 15 October 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (31) & Events (0)
- 14 May 2026
For the fifth year running, staff from Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and hospitals are taking on a gruelling 200 mile cycling challenge this time from Thurso to Glasgow. Their aim...
- 27 Apr 2026
Our residents and families had a fantastic time celebrating Easter with an afternoon full of fun, laughter and music! Residents, families and staff enjoyed a lively Easter egg hunt, creative...
- 27 Apr 2026
As part of our commitment to ensuring our residents continue to remain connected to their community our memory lane enjoyed a trip to the Gilmerton Community Centre for their brand...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home.
Meet the Team (13)

Hi, my name is Alina, and I am the General Manager here at Drummond Grange. Welcome to our website!
Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.
I joined the home in 2008, previously in the role of Deputy General Manager, before becoming the home's General Manager in September 2022. I qualified as a General Nurse in 200,3, starting my career in Romania before moving to the UK in 2006.
I have 16 years of experience working with younger people and those living with Dementia, and am passionate about ensuring all of our residents receive the best possible care and experience. My team and I look forward to welcoming you to our home.
I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Deputy Manager
Anamaria is our Deputy Manager here at Drummond Grange. After training as a nurse in Romanian Ana came to Drummond full time in 2014 as a Carer and quickly moved up the ranks to Senior carer, Nurse, Senior Nurse, and Charge nurse before becoming the home's deputy manager in 2022. Ana has a real passion for not only providing the best clinical care for our residents but also for emotional and mental and is a massive advocate to the activity team and carers in supporting them provide the very best al round care for our residents. When Ana is not working she enjoys spending time with her family including her daughter Sara who often comes into the home to visit everyone.

Administrator
David Krage-Smith has been the Home Administrator at Drummond Grange since 2021. Having worked in care homes for the past 6 years and before that working in management/HR roles, David has a wealth of experience. David is always willing to help wherever possible, and it’s not unusual to see him with a hoover in hand.

Hello, My name is Chris and I am the Head Chef here at Drummond Grange. At Drummond Grange, we strive to provide a wonderful choice of beautiful, delicious and nutritious meals so that our residence needs are not only met but exceeded.

Brian Arthur
My Name is Brian. I have been a nurse all told for nearly 16 years. Having studied at Napier University in Edinburgh. I have worked with Barchester for around 12 years. I first joined as part of the night shift team, which I have been doing for 7 years. Being in charge of a unit has its own challenges, one of which I relish. Making a real difference in our residents' lives is a wonderful thing to see. For most of our residents, we become a surrogate family. It is important to us all that a strong family feeling is important.
My life outside Drummond is all about my family, including my two dogs and, of course, my football team shhhhhh. Be it as a resident, staff member, or volunteer, come join us, you won’t regret it.

Head of Buccleuch
Gail heads a team of dedicated nurses and carers on our Pentland unit. She qualified from the Royal Infirmary in 1991 and started working for Barchester in 2000, working in a few of our homes in various roles, including charge nurse, deputy manager and home manager. She returned to work at Drummond Grange in 2019. She is very passionate about her work and involves herself in all aspects of the unit's workings. Gail is helped by her ‘assistant’ Rosie, her rescue dog, who will often come to work with her.

Head of Pentland Community
Angelita is one of our Charge Nurses here at Drummond and is head of our Buccleuch unit. Qualifying as a nurse in the Philippines in 1992, Angelita spent time working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia before coming to the UK in 2006 to work for the NHS. In 2018, she started working as a peripatetic nurse for Barchester before becoming a full-time charge nurse in Drummond in 2022. When she’s not at work, she enjoys Philippian church charity organisations and leading the church choir.

Charge Nurse
Laarni is one of our Charge Nurses and the head of our Dalhousie unit here at Drummond Grange. She trained as a nurse in the Philippines, qualifying in 1995 before coming to Scotland and continuing her training in 2003 as a senior carer in our other Barchester homes before qualifying as a nurse and moving to Drummond in 2005.
When Laarni is not at work, she enjoys hosting her large family and adding to her large collection of handbags.

Resident Ambassador
Hi, my name is Susanne and I am Drummond Granges resident ambassador. I have been in Drummond Grange since March. As an ambassador, I want to keep the home a nice place to live help with other concerns and to be the voice of the residents. I have a husband and a four-year-old little girl who both visit the home often. Before coming to Drummond I worked in the financial industry as a manager and mentor as well as a health, well-being and engagement coach. I now use my previous skills to help in my role as ambassador and love that through this role I can continue to help others.

Home Trainer
Hi, I’m Susan I joined Barchester in 2017, working across the 4 Barchester homes in the Edinburgh area. Coming to Barchester has allowed me to combine my passions of Health and Social care and training. Before my role in Barchester, I was a trainer in retail and a Support Worker for adults with learning disabilities. I am passionate about ensuring everyone who attends our Barchester training has a positive experience that allows them to carry on shining in the care homes for our fantastic residents
Outside work, I enjoy live music going to gigs and spending my free time with my family and friends. My daughter is a regular visitor to the homes and loves joining in the many activities that our amazing homes organise.

Members of the Nursing Team
As a Registered Nurse at a Drummond Grange care home, we look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.
We’ll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on our professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. As a Registered Nurses (RGN), we have the autonomy to do things the right way

Care Practitioners
As Care Practitioners at a Drummond Grange care home, we carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so we are trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give us real scope to make a difference in the lives of our residents

Care Assistants
As Care Assistants at Drummond Grange Care Home, we help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. We assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day is different, and our work is as varied as it is rewarding. As Care Assistants, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home have?
There are 114 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home to the centre of Lasswade?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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