
He has been looked after with great kindness and understanding and respect during this period.Malcolm M(Son of Resident/Service User)



He has been looked after with great kindness and understanding and respect during this period.Malcolm M(Son of Resident/Service User)



Linlithgow Care Home, situated in the beautiful countryside of Linlithgow, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised nursing and nursing dementia care.
The catering team at Linlithgow understands the nutritional needs of older people and creates delicious meals to ensure a lovely dining experience for all residents and visitors. They offer a wide range of popular dining areas that provide a welcoming space to enjoy meals with...
Care Provided by Linlithgow Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Linlithgow Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Linlithgow 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gemma Munro(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
Linlithgow Care Home Reviews (85)
Linlithgow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.989) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Linlithgow Care Home has 85 reviews.
Better plain food choices ie. steak pie, mince and potatoes.
Staff training ie more compassion, daily needs met ie hearing aits in every morning and teeth brushed.
More daily activities.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It was lovely to see such positive comments overall, and I appreciate you highlighting areas where we can continue to improve, including food choices, activities, and staffing.
My sister is happy with the care she receives. Respect and dignity are maintained throughout.
My father has been living in Linlithgow Care Home for over 5 years. He is happy and settled, and supported to be as independent as possible. Staff are hard working and caring. Food is generally excellent, and the programme of activities is improving.
Every visit is friendly with all staff and residents and they keep me up to date with my mother's care. I know all aspects of her care are completely met, as she is totally dependent on everything being done for her.
I had been caring for my husband at home but due to his dementia I was struggling. I visited the care home and it was decided that my husband would come in for respite care. It took him a while to settle but the decision was made for him to come a permanent resident. He loves all the singing and dancing activities in the home. It is good to see him enjoying himself.
I find the staff very caring and seem to know my relative well. The food has improved in choice and there is plenty of it. The management are contactable and listen carefully to any feedback given from me and act upon it. The activitys co-ordinators are always devising new things to include all residents and are very inclusive helping everyone to join in.
My husband has been in Linlithgow Care Home for 4.5 years because of dementia. In this time he has deteriorated until he now has to have help with all functions. Since he entered the home he has been very well looked after both physically and mentally. All the staff are very caring and friendly both to the residents and their families. Any queries about my husbands care are always answered quickly and helpfully.
The Nursing and Administrative staff took the time to look after my mum's needs and supported my family throughout. The staff were always willing to take time out of their hectic day to keep us informed of any developments in her condition.
As my mum's life came to an end, caring staff were with her in her final moments. Even when the end came, the staff were there for us to answer any questions and help us with a reassuring smile.
I cannot thank them enough.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you again for your review
Mum is becoming more sociable, spending time with the other residents and taking part in the organised activities. When I visited in May she proudly showed me her beautiful nails - she'd had a manicure! I've never seen her wearing nail polish and she was very happy with it. Of course I then had to admire all her friend's nails as well.
The review was very good and enlightening. We were informed of all the treatment and help my husband has received. I could not be more pleased.
With a history of oral thrush infections, reliant on regular & good mouth care, mum was admitted to hospital in the autumn of 24. There seems to be confusion between local GP & care home as to how to treat this, resulting in hospitalisation. Fortunately, the issue has been resolved for the time being.
Missing clothes still seems to be an issue.
I would like to see plans on renovations of the rooms - mum's could do with a freshen up, including new window curtains, light fittings as well as better ventilation, it is often far too warm.
Thank you for your feedback. I am aware that you have spoken with the Home Manager to discuss your concerns and improvements to the decor of the home which are in progress. We are continuing to work closely with our laundry and care team, taking on board your feedback and making changes to improve the service.
Throughout this time the staff have been really warm, kind and supportive. This has been very comforting, especially in the last few days of my mothers life where she has been treated with a lot of respect and dignity.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. We are pleased to hear you were very happy with the quality of care your mother received at Linlithgow care home and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time...
My sister seems to be happy and settled.
Both my parents have been residents in Linlithgow Care Home over the past three and a half years, so I have some experience of the establishment. In recent months, I have noticed a significant decline in the morale of the care staff. They regularly appear to be under pressure due to staff shortages, or having to 'train' inexperienced agency staff, resulting in some very experienced long-serving staff to leave. There is a sense of being undervalued and that they do not have the quality time they would like to spend with residents. I have also seen a significant decline in the quality of food in the home, both in terms of main meals but also tea and coffee breaks. I have raised concerns to the manager about poor nutrition. The carers and front-of-house staff are fantastic and do an amazing job. Please acknowledge this and make 'praise' rather than criticism the norm.
Thank you for your review. I am aware that you have met with the Home Manager to discuss your concerns and the Home Manager would be happy to meet with you again to discuss further.
I find the heating on the first floor oppressive. Some of my family, with their own health conditions, find it very difficult to visit because of the heat. My relative’s room is small, particularly with a wheelchair and walker in there. Laundry is frustrating at times, with delays if a machine breaks down and items go missing from time to time.
Thank you for your review. I would like to invite you to discuss your concerns with the Home Manager; if you can please contact the home to make an appointment.
My mother recently became a resident. She has found it hard to settle in. The staff and management have gone out of their way to establish and support her needs. Our family are very appreciative of the care and support provided.
We visit almost daily and the consistency of the care is always of a high standard.
My relative was taken on an outing around the loch and she told us all about it and she was thoroughly amused by the whole event. The staff are always coming into her room and seeing if she is ok. They help her get her clothes together and she always looks good. She gets her hair done regularly and enjoys the attention, the rooms are always kept tidy and clean. And when you ask for something for our relative the staff always help. We as a family are pleased with the home and all the staff.
What could improve:
A wider range of stimulating activities to support more abled residents. Improvements in information boards informing of activities noted/helpful.
Food-We get a lot of complaints regarding bland/overcooked and lack of range of puddings.
Thank you for your valuable feedback and for speaking with the manager. I am pleased that you now have improved information about activities, and we look forward to getting your mum involved in more specific activities. We will liaise with your mum about her food preferences and try to accommodate these as much as possible.
I am very happy with my gran's care. I feel she has adapted well since her admission! And all the staff are very kind and caring! They make me and my sons feel very welcome whenever we visit! It was good to see my gran getting out and about, doing activities, she especially loved the summer fete! I would highly recommend this care home!
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 18 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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News (15) & Events (0)
- 05 Jun 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Linlithgow Care Home in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is preparing to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay event, organised by Championing Social Care which runs in...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linlithgow Care Home
What types of Care is Linlithgow Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Linlithgow Care Home have?
There are 80 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Linlithgow Care Home?
Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Linlithgow Care Home to the centre of Linlithgow?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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