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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...
Care Provided by Pittendreich Care Centre
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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pittendreich Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pittendreich Care Centre 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicole Pollard (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Management, catering, cleaning, laundry staff and carers work well together to provide a homely atmosphere in beautiful surroundings.
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.
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.
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.
I find the care home and staff very satisfactory and pleasant.
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.
Lovely place, carers are excellent. Dad well looked after.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 04 September 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
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- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How good is our staff team?Good
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- How good is our setting?Adequate
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- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Pittendreich Care Centre.
Meet the Team (1)

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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