Pittendreich Care Centre

Melville Dykes Road, Lasswade EH18 1AH
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  • Pittendreich Care Centre, Lasswade
Pittendreich Care Centre is the former country home of an eminent local judge and situated close to Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh.

The home, which has been extensively refurbished and re-decorated, is dedicated to the care of 23 older people. Modern equipment and facilities ensure the health and safety of residents with limited mobility.

The activities coordinator organises regular games and hobbies including bingo, scrabble and arts and crafts as well as a programme of visits, including trips to nearby Blair Drummond, and particularly popular, The Highland Show.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1414
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1414

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Pittendreich Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Nicole Pollard (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • We welcome enquiries from NHS, Social Work Department and on a private basis as well
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome to look around the home at any time that suits. Manager/deputy manager will organise a show around the home and give all information requested

Parking

  • The home has on-site parking

Pittendreich Care Centre Reviews (16)

8.1

Pittendreich Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.102) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pittendreich Care Centre has 16 reviews.

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Review from Eric D (Nephew of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, the care, support and communication from management and throughout all staff members is of the highest standard.
It is very apparent that the care of residents is person-focused.
It appears that at all times nothing is too much trouble for staff to assist with.
All staff are to be highly
commended for their care of the residents.
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Review from B S (Son of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All ratings are between good and excellent except rooms and cleanliness which are in my opinion excellent food which in my opinion only achieves good.
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Review from S M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my mother-in-law receives at Pittendreich, and generally, the staff are attentive, cheerful and willing to go the extra mile to make life in the care home as comfortable as possible. Any concerns that I/we have raised have been listened to and actioned to our satisfaction.
Great friendships have been made between my mother-in-law, carers and other residents. In fact, the staff encourage socialisation among residents, which has resulted in close bonds between some and this, as well as providing some activity sessions, helps to improve the well-being of the residents.
Management, catering, cleaning, laundry staff and carers work well together to provide a homely atmosphere in beautiful surroundings.
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Review from Jim W (Son of Resident) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls who look after my mum are brilliant. They take time to make sure she is OK. I've been in a few times and I am always made welcome and my mum is always dressed nicely and looks clean and happy.
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Review from Andrew R (Husband of Resident) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed and thankful for the care given to my wife. The staff go above and beyond to help all the residents and treat them as if they were a member of their own family. Food is excellent and there are plenty of activities to keep the residents busy and also beautiful gardens and grounds
for everyone to sit. I miss my wife so much but can take comfort in knowing she is being well cared for.
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Review from Donna W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care staff are lovely with the residents. Their needs are met in a very caring manner. They enjoy the activities. The grounds are beautiful and the residents enjoy spending time in the gardens. The Home Manager is very knowledgeable and understands the residents and their conditions very well.
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Review from Alexander D (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the care home and staff very satisfactory and pleasant.
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Review from Angela S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are excellent, very caring and helpful. There's lots of activities to keep the residents entertained and get everyone involved. All the staff care about the residents and will always ensure they are ok and support them if they are a bit down. An excellent care home.
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Review from Jacqueline C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely place, carers are excellent. Dad well looked after.
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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Located in a tranquil, landscaped setting with beautiful views, Pittendreich provides a welcoming, homely, secure and peaceful environment.
The staff are cheerful, caring and attentive whilst encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible. Thanks to the excellent food, mum has flourished.
Her room has been freshly decorated with a TV. She likes the smaller TV room, has made friends and enjoys activities and outings.
There is also the option of the lift for days that she feels tried.
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Review from Alison S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic place for my dad. Staff so caring and helpful in everything. Fantastic surroundings and a happy place to be. Staff deserve a big thank you for everything they do.
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Review from Linda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The new manager, since they started at Pittendreich Care Centre, has made a difference already with the improvements to the home. Mum's carpet looks smashing. I have found all the care staff helpful and will do anything that is asked. My mother is very happy and I know she will only get better.
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
An old building with lots of steps. Although there is disabled access it is not ideal. They really need more space for relatives to sit inside and out. There are beautiful grounds which could be utilised more. Care is very dependent on which staff are on. There are some excellent staff, some are not
so good. The atmosphere is much better with the new manager and much cleaner. My mum is well cared for but is able to tell us if she is unhappy. Other residents are not so fortunate.
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Review from Karen A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly. I feel I can go to them if I have any problems. My mum is well looked after, kept clean and her clothes are changed every day. She is fed well and is always getting drinks and snacks between meals. The care home is kept really clean and I would recommend the care home to anyone.
They have activities and they have someone coming in every month for entertainment.
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Review from Keith R (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff and management are excellent. Nothing is too much for them.


My father is looked after well and his dignity is maintained.


Highly recommended home.

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Review from Michelle M (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are approachable to everyone. Nothing is a problem I don’t feel like a bother. Meals are lovely with choice, they always accommodate my father-in-law as he is fussy they take time and ask him what food he would like to eat. As a family member, we can go and make a cuppa etc. I feel so at
home with them all and feel like they are all family and feel they are there for us when feeling tearful I can’t thank them enough.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.102)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.102) out of 10 for Pittendreich Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 4.917 for Pittendreich Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.917
  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 3.185 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pittendreich Care Centre is based on 1 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    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 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 5.4 = 0.185
  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: 31 Oct 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Adequate (3)
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?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (1)

Nicole

Nicole Pollard

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Nicole says: "The satisfaction I get from supporting residents to enjoy a good quality of life is second to none.


I love working in care because it makes a significant difference to the day-to-day lives of many residents and their relatives.


Residents in our home become like a family and small community, and we are proud of providing a positive and nurturing environment."

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittendreich Care Centre

What types of Care is Pittendreich Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Pittendreich Care Centre have?

There are 26 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Pittendreich Care Centre?

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

How far is Pittendreich Care Centre to the centre of Lasswade?

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

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