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The focus is on enabling all residents to enjoy this phase of their life, with a respectful approach towards their personal choice and visiting loved ones.
All carers are selected for their empathy, with each residents having their own key worker who makes sure the service remains appropriate and effective over the long-term.
Care Provided by Cluny Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Cluny Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cluny 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
- Elder Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marcela Patriche (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Parking
- Limited parking spaces in car park
Cluny Lodge Reviews (73)
Cluny Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cluny Lodge has 73 reviews.
My brother was a resident in Cluny Lodge Care Home for six years, as a result of having a rare neurological condition. The staff cared for him with compassion and a high level of professionalism through to his final days. He felt loved and supported which was so important to the family. Nothing was too much bother. It was very hard to put my brother into care but Cluny Lodge was undoubtedly the right choice. I highly recommend Cluny Lodge.
All my mother's needs are promptly taken care of. This includes clothing, toiletries, spectacles and dental care. The infections that she was prone to when being cared for in her own home have occurred with much less frequency. Food is fresh and appropriate. The control of Covid in the home has been exemplary. Staff are helpful and cheerful.
It was not easy to let go of my mum into the care of others. However, I recently realised that I have a warm feeling inside every time I leave her due to the trust I have in the staff who care for her. After a recent stay in hospital, neither my mum nor I could wait until she got back 'home' to her friends and carers. When she did arrive back, the staff were as pleased to see her as she was to see them! Testimony to the way she and I feel about her new 'family'.
Cluny Lodge Care Home became my home in October 2021 and I am very happy here. It's different from being at home on my own but I enjoy the company and the chance to chat, make friends and take part in the different activities. I especially enjoy the exercise classes and minibus outings and the staff here are so kind and happy to care for me. As an only child, I am getting used to living in a big family and learning to wait my turn for attention! But I feel safe, secure and loved in my new 'home'!
At Cluny Lodge Care Home my father receives the most attentive, compassionate, individualised care his family could possibly hope for. The staff work as an excellent team; they communicate really well with my father, with his family and with each other. The staff always seem to have time to listen to him, to help him in any way that he needs including reassurance and friendly companionship; they have fun with him and they support and encourage him throughout the days and nights when he is wakeful. The staff treat my father with respect; they allow him full dignity and they refer to him to find out what he needs, how best to fulfil his needs and to allow him to make decisions for himself, in as far that is as possible. The staff, the whole team, treat him as a friend and as part of a family; he responds really well to their care and attention. The staff make my father feel safe, respected, valued and cherished; we all feel extremely well supported. I really appreciate all that they do.
Mum received the highest standard of care. From entering the home and retaining as much independence as possible through to palliative care and end of life support. As a family, we were all supported through the dying process. At all times the staff at Cluny Lodge Care Home knew who we were when we phoned and Mum had a consistent care team - always the same staff. All at Cluny Lodge from domestics, care, nursing and kitchen clearly work as a team and all supported us and gave Mum a peaceful and dignified passing. This model of care is what all must aspire to and should be considered as the ideal in the developing national care service.
The team were always so kind, caring and compassionate. Towards the end, we were allowed longer and more frequent visits which meant so much to my mum and us. Many thanks for everything.
My mother's care at Cluny Lodge is impeccable. Although she arrived post-surgery in the middle of lockdown just before Christmas, nothing was too much trouble to help her settle in and to reassure our family. Her basic care is wonderful but more importantly, she is treated as an individual with genuine interest, warmth and respect.
My husband has had a severe stroke and now has mild vascular dementia. He is not happy because of his situation. The care he receives is good and the staff do their best to look after a difficult resident. I feel there are not enough staff at peak times such as lunch/dinner/bed times as my husband often has to wait for long periods when he calls for attention, admittedly not always necessary but it is in his mind. This adds to his discomfort.
Cluny Lodge is a lovely care home. My mum is happy and well cared for. Throughout the pandemic, they have excelled themselves. There is a wide range of activities for the residents and the staff are friendly, professional and approachable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cluny Lodge to others.
Everything from the upkeep to the attentive staff at Cluny Lodge is superb. The friendly reception is always on hand to help with queries and every time I am seated outside with my grandmother, staff would always greet you when they walked by. The standards here are excellent. I would recommend to anyone.
My mother has been at Cluny Lodge for a few years now and is very happy. The staff are very professional and always go above and beyond. I am particularly impressed that they have worked tirelessly to keep the residents safe and happy this past year, in such difficult circumstances. I can't fault it in any way.
Cluny Lodge has been so fantastic during the pandemic. The staff are all so caring and have taken such good care of Mum for so many years. She is really happy there, having made lots of new friends, and even reuniting with old ones, also residents at Cluny! Even though I have not been able to fly to the UK this past year due to the Coronavirus, I have never felt anxious about Mum as she is in such wonderful hands. Communication with Cluny nursing staff is excellent, and they are always ready to go above and beyond to fulfil any requests the family may have for Mum. I’ve already told my daughter to put my name on the Cluny waiting list when my time comes!! Thank you, everyone. We really appreciate all you do for Mum.
A holistic programme to keep you active, well and healthy when you can. Care, compassion, dignity, respect at all times, special at the end. Gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all the team who cared for dad.
My mum spent the last 21 months of her life in Cluny Lodge and the level of service and care provided by all of the staff was fantastic. There are a variety of activities every day and mum got back into knitting and baking - both skills she excelled at when she was able at home but had lost the will to do prior to moving into Cluny. I felt that if she needed someone to talk to then the staff would ensure they spent time with her and nothing was ever a problem. As mum slipped away in the last week there were always a number of family members attending (mainly her children and grandchildren), often up to 6 or 7 of us, and the home set us up in a small lounge to enable us to spend time together as a family. They very kindly provided us with hot and cold food and drinks throughout the week. We’ve all said that moving mum into Cluny Lodge, once it was clear she was unable to cope at home on her own, was one of the best decisions we ever made. I hope my kids put me in here when its time!
I wish to thank you for your excellent care for all the residents. In addition, I want to note that you are continually going above and beyond your call fo duty to show your love and your care for everything. On the occasion of the 100th birthday, yesterday, you marvellously provided for everything for a wonderful party. All who attended the part were very favourably impressed by the provisions and the way the party was accommodated. I want to say a big thanks for all you did to make it a meaningful and wonderful celebration.
My elderly friend enjoys many aspects of her life in the home, mentioning poetry readings, disliking being brought to sit in front of TV, appreciating physiotherapy and serious conversation.
Our aunt stayed for only 16 days but our experience in this limited time was very satisfactory.
My mother was declining with dementia when she moved into Cluny Lodge. From the outset, the staff have been amazing, respectful, caring, cheerful, they were there for both Mum and me. The accommodation is very comfortable and homely. It is an awful time when a loved one has to move into care. But I am so glad that I was able to choose Cluny Lodge for Mum.
If in the future she requires residential care, then she would definitely choose Cluny Lodge. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 April 2026- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Cluny Lodge
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Cluny Lodge
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Elder Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (7)

With a career spanning over two decades at Elder Homes, I have cultivated a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge in the realm of senior care management. My educational foundation, coupled with hands-on expertise, has propelled me from my initial role as a Unit Manager to my current position as the Group Care Home Manager overseeing both Cluny Lodge and Chamberlain Care homes.
As the Group Care Home Manager, I am deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of care and support, fostering a homely and welcoming environment for residents. Leveraging my wealth of experience, I lead a dedicated team to ensure an unparalleled level of service that goes beyond expectations.
Beyond the professional sphere, I enjoy reading, I am a passionate traveller, and I cherish moments spent with loved ones. These personal pursuits enrich my life and contribute to a holistic perspective that I bring to my role as a caretaker and manager.

As General Manager I have a great opportunity to work with all the different teams at Elder Homes, bringing previous experience of process improvements and supporting the Digital Journey all care homes now must take. Moving into the care sector has been a very rewarding experience and one I continue to look forward to for many more years.
Away from work I love spending time with my wife, 3 kids and dog.

I started as a newly qualified nurse in Elder Homes, the Balmoral suite. Over the years, I have worked my way up to unit manager and now work in the Argyll Unit. I studied adult nursing and found my passion working with older adults. In my free time, I enjoy both watching and attending rugby matches and following Scotland at Murrayfield. I am hoping to do the Lions tour of New Zealand in 2029. I have grand plans to do a world cruise when I retire. I enjoy movies and going to the cinema. I live with my partner, and we have a crazy cat called Luna. My nieces and nephews mean the world to me, and I love being the aunt who gets to spoil them with sugar and toys.

In charge of a 34-bed unit
I’ve been a qualified RGN for 21 years and have worked for Elder Homes Ltd for over 20 years now, having originally started in the care sector working in Cluny Lodge as a care assistant in 1995.

Part of my role is to support staff from their induction and throughout their progress within Elder Homes. This includes developing and delivering relevant training around all subjects, with a particular focus on dementia and end of life care. It is a privilege to watch staff grow in knowledge and confidence and know that this will help continue to deliver the best quality care to those we support. Within my role I also support family members and students, during their time connected to Elder Homes.
Growing up I always wanted to be a nurse or a teacher – I now get to do both! I trained as a nurse in the West Midlands, a long time ago, then moved up to Edinburgh in 1992, where I ‘fell into’ care home nursing but realised I loved it.
We recently moved out of Edinburgh and I am loving exploring Midlothian with my 2 year old dog, Bonnie

I’ve been working for Elder Homes LTD since 2012, starting as a Domestic Assistant and now flourishing as Head of Hotel Services. The genuine joy derived from this work is why I continue to thrive in this environment.

I moved to Edinburgh in 2003 and I started working for Elder Homes in September that year. During my time with the Company, I worked both in Chamberlain and Cluny Lodge but Chamberlain was my first Home and I happily returned here to take over as Unit Manager in December 2022.
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