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Located in a quiet residential area of Murieston, East Lothian, the home is close to local amenities and transport links into nearby Livingstone. It features all single bedrooms which each have en-suite facilities. The home is spread over two floors, with lift and wheelchair access. Communal areas include...
Care Provided by Livingston Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Livingston 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
Good to Know
Owner
- Livingston Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mandy Kelly(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
Visiting
- everybody is welcome
Parking
- Car parking space Livingston Care Home for staff and visitors. Users of the car park facility do so at their own risk and Livingston Care Ltd accept no responsibility for accidents, damages or losses.
Livingston Care Home Reviews (31)
Livingston Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Livingston Care Home has 31 reviews.
My father has now been in this care home for five weeks, and my father and I have nothing but praise for the staff, the facilities and the way he is being cared for. It is a very friendly environment and a happy feeling about it. My dad constantly praises the staff. The manager is always approachable and has always answered any questions put to her. My dad was bedridden for five months, and they now have him up enjoying the activities keep up the good work.
Thank you for the positive feedback and for taking the time to review. We will share this with the staff.
My mum, who lives with Alzheimer’s, became a resident of Livingston Care Home three weeks ago. The manager came to visit Mum at home to assess for admission to Livingston Care Home. The manager was absolutely amazing with Mum, and I knew from that first meeting that the manager would take care of my mum. I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised on our first visit to Livingston Care Home when Mum became a resident. The home is lovely and clean, every single member of staff has been so friendly, always keen to assist and has treated both our family and most importantly my mum with dignity and respect. Mum has settled in so well, which was totally unexpected. The staff cannot do enough for her, and I am 100% confident that she is receiving the best care for her needs. Her room is lovely and clean, having a little ensuite for privacy when toileting etc. We are beginning to add Mum's own items to make it more like home, although she does not remember much of home now. My mum is happy and I cannot say thank you enough.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team and the home.
My mum is in this care home. She has very bad dementia and can be a challenge. The staff have been amazing, each and every one have provided excellent care for Mum despite her problems. Nothing appears to be too much trouble in finding ways to make my mum's stay more comfortable. Since my mum was admitted I have lost my dad and again the staff have been superb. In addition to looking after my mum in an exemplary manner, they have shown me immense kindness and support in what has been an extremely challenging few months. Every member of staff I have interacted with across cleaning, admin, nursing and caring, and management have shown that they are totally committed to providing residents and families with as much help and support as they can. I really can’t praise them all enough and I’m sure my mum would too if she were able.
We are delighted to hear of you and your mum's positive experience at Livingston Care Home. Thank you for taking the time to review and we will pass your kind words on to our team.
You have kept us well informed through emails and phone calls, regarding restriction changes and my mum's wellbeing.
My mum had only just moved in with you at the start of lockdown. Now, being able to visit, it's reassuring to see her feel at home in a lovely environment.
Best wishes to all.
My dad has been in this care home since March 2021 and the staff have been amazing. They look after my dad so well and us as a family they are on the ball telling us everything. I want to thank them all so much especially one member of staff who my dad sees the most and she had a great rapport with him, as does another particular member of staff and all the staff. Keep peeling the tatties dad, you are so good at it. Thank you to you all.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all for the excellent care given to both our parents, sadly Dad has passed but Mum still gets the best care. Was hard through lockdown not being able to visit but the weekly video calls and pictures of all activities being shown made it a lot easier. Now visiting has started again, the care you are taking to make sure all residents are safe is perfect. If I was asked about the home, I would recommend it 100%, for care, cleanliness, friendliness, all around everything - thank you.
In the last 6 months, the staff have been a lot better than in the past. My mother seems to be more settled, let’s hope it stays that way. Downside, waited ten minutes on Sunday for someone to acknowledge my presence at the door which to me is unacceptable when they say 10.30 I don’t expect it to be 10.40. Other than that the manager has done a good job turning the place around.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. I'm very glad to hear you think the service and staffing have improved since we have been taken over as the new provider.
I also appreciate your patience regarding the Lateral Flow testing requirement for visiting. I will feed your comments regarding the wait time back to the team.
Kind Regards
My dad was accepted into the care home in January 2021. The care is and still does an amazing job by all the staff. He loved them all. My dad has now passed away but, from the bottom of my heart, I wish to thank everyone involved in my dads care you all made his time with you all a happy and contented one. When he passed l and my dad was treated with the utmost care and respect. This care home should be awarded 5 stars as he was always treated like a star. In my humble opinion.
My sister moved into Livingston Care Home on the 30th March 2020 she is very happy. The staff are caring people, and attend to her every need, even better than I could. The food and the company of the residents are very good, this has taken the pressure off me knowing she is well cared for and I have peace of mind. There is a lovely atmosphere about the place and staff. I have no hesitation about recommending Livingston Careholme.
My father is well looked after, any issues or concerns I may have are dealt with quickly and professionally. My father has been at the home a number of years now and is settled well into the home. Carers and nurses make me feel at ease and our well being is always put first.
Her admission coincided with the 1st lockdown. As such, I had to rely on the management and staff to help her settle in, provide her care, as well as entertainment and social interaction.
Whilst Mum's health condition has proved to be extremely challenging, I have been very impressed with the commitment and dedication the staff have given to her care.
Mum has been treated with respect at all times, care plans have been devised in conjunction with external health professionals and adhered to accordingly. The chef has gone out of his way to devise meal plans that fit Mum's particular dietary needs.
Communication is so important, especially during the lockdown period when visiting wasn't possible. Staff have gone out of their way to contact me with regular updates on Mum's health and wellbeing.
They have shown empathy and understanding towards both my Mum and myself during very difficult circumstances.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 12 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- 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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Mandy is our highly experienced Care Home Manager. She brings a wealth of experience as a nurse who has more than ten years experience in care home management roles.
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