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The home offers a tranquil setting, with beautiful, secure gardens on the outside, and spacious and light living inside. There is a living room and a dining room for residents to enjoy, but the bedrooms are pleasantly decorated if peace...
Care Provided by Belleville Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 29 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Fees are tailored to the individual and are dependant on many factors, exact pricing can be discussed with the care home Manager.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belleville Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Belleville Lodge 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
- Mansfield Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Wade(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
Parking
- Parking on site for visitors
Belleville Lodge Reviews (8)
Belleville Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.176) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belleville Lodge has 8 reviews.
It's a friendly, happy environment. The staff are welcoming, friendly and efficient.
As a family, we know that this is the perfect place for mum.
caring atmosphere created by all the staff team .Mum has formed good relationships with many of the team all of whom seem to genuinely care for their residents . Staff team are great at keeping me informed of any health issues and the 24-hour nursing care as well as access to the local GP and Advanced Practitioner Nurse is very reassuring. Mums room is lovely and she has been able to bring many of her own small pieces of furniture/pictures etc... the home and garden are well maintained and the garden especially is a great place to spend time outside . From the very first visit i have to say that I have felt very supported by the Manager and no request has been a problem . Thank you Belleville lodge for making a difficult transition so much easier !
The home is kept spotlessly clean and has been redecorated recently which has provided a more modern touch. More importantly the residents are immaculately dressed.
The manager provides a great example to the staff and is hands-on when needed.
Everyone who works at Belleville seems to care genuinely about the residents.
The carers are very attentive and are really cater to individual needs. The staff turnover is relatively low and this helps to build meaningful relationships. The nursing staff ensure that any medical needs are dealt with, preventing serious illnesses. This is particularly important and the relationships with the external medical practices seem strong.
The activities co-ordinators do a very good job in providing things to do in the home and arranging visits outside where possible.
Very happy with Bellville Lodge. The standard for everything is very high. The staff are brilliant and try their best include my mum in all of the activities. Management is great and nothing is too much trouble. I am happy in the knowledge that my mum is being well cared for and I don't need to worry about anything. I am unable to comment on food and drink as mum has her own tube feed, but I am sure this will be in keeping with the high standards provided for everything else.
Mum loves looking out into both the front and rear gardens, which are beautiful and well-kept. On a nice afternoon, some of the residents are to be found in the garden with coffee/tea and cake.
Her health has improved since being in the care of Belleville.
Activities are organised, but I would like to see a few more being organised, I do think that actual games/activities should be organised 7 days a week (in the morning and afternoon).
One staff member is very supportive and has regularly gone the extra mile with my Mum when she is having a bad day. All the staff are very approachable and definitely want the best for the residents.
The first time I visited Belleville Lodge, both my cousin and I felt like we were being embraced in a warm cuddle. That feeling has never diminished.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, we are delighted your mum is enjoying life in Belleville Lodge.
Mum has been at Belleville Lodge for nearly 6 months. The building and gardens are lovely and it is in a very peaceful part of town. She settled in quickly despite having lots of reservations about leaving her own home. The manager and the team create a very warm and caring atmosphere and I can be confident that Mum is being well looked after. Staff are great at keeping me informed of any health issues and the 24-hour nursing care as well as access to the local GP and Advanced Practitioner Nurse is very reassuring. The activities coordinators arrange lots of appropriate and stimulating events for the residents. Family members are always made to feel welcome and are invited to join in. The staff are all very friendly and there is a low turnover of staff meaning that Mum has been able to get to know them and to build up relationships. Staff have all got a very good 'handle' on Mum and her likes and dislikes and they are able to meet her individual support and care needs.
I find the staff and manager to be very welcoming supportive and friendly to myself and other family or friends who visit my relative. Staff show compassion, empathy, and an interest in their resident's lives. They treat my relative with respect, and over the last few months, they know who she is and what her likes and dislikes are and always try to include her in planned activities, where she often takes part indirectly away from the main group this is where she feels safe. She is very relaxed around the staff and she likes to give them cuddles as well as receiving them back from the staff members. My partner and I can now feel supported in knowing she is safe. I find the manager very supportive and will always be available to have a general chat or to answer questions, as well as all the staff she manages. We always receive a phone call if our relative has been unwell.
My mother was always very reluctant to go into a care home but after losing her husband of sixty-seven years and contracting dementia, it was obvious she needed more care.
After looking at several care homes, we looked at Belleville Lodge and as soon as we entered, we could sense this was the place for our mum.
Mum settled with the care of the manager and staff almost instantly, this made a hard decision for our family so much easier. A few months on and Mum loves the staff and made friends with other residents.
I would highly recommend, this is a safe, friendly, clean and well cared for environment for our elderly loved ones.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are very proud of the manager and the team at Belleville Lodge and are delighted your mum is enjoying living in her new home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 November 2024- 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?Very Good
(5)
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Meet the Team (2)

Michelle became Home Manager at Belleville in September 2023, bringing 19 years of experience in health and social care. A registered learning disability nurse, she has worked in various roles, including senior carer coordinator, deputy manager, and manager. Michelle’s personal experience growing up with a sister with learning disabilities inspired her career in care. She takes pride in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued.
One of her proudest achievements was completing her nursing degree while working full-time and raising her son. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys watching football and raising her children with a strong work ethic. Her advice for choosing a care home is to visit and experience the environment firsthand.

I have been a registered nurse for 31 years. I trained in Glasgow and graduated with a BA in Nursing Studies. Post qualification, I moved into the private care sector and have worked in Care Homes for the Elderly ever since.
I am passionate about caring for the elderly and ensuring that residents in my care receive the best possible standards of care and support. I always ensure that personal choices are respected and that loved ones are involved at every opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions about Belleville Lodge
What types of Care is Belleville Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Belleville Lodge have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Belleville Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Belleville Lodge to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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