
We love Guthrie House, my mum has been there for over two years now and we are delightedMichelle R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

as a family we were very pleased with his care. The staff were wonderful.Ryan W(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

I am constantly struck by the kindness, patience and professionalism of the staff at Guthrie HouseM C(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

We love Guthrie House, my mum has been there for over two years now and we are delightedMichelle R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

as a family we were very pleased with his care. The staff were wonderful.Ryan W(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

I am constantly struck by the kindness, patience and professionalism of the staff at Guthrie HouseM C(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Guthrie House Care Home is a modern, purpose-built facility situated in Edinburgh’s Liberton area, close to local shops, public transport links, and the A720 city bypass. With Cameron Toll Shopping Centre less than a mile away, the home enjoys a convenient and accessible location for residents and their families.
Tastefully decorated to a high standard, Guthrie House offers accommodation in comfortable single-occupancy rooms, each with its own en-suite facilities, ensuring privacy...
Care Provided by Guthrie House Care Home
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 88 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
At Guthrie House Care Home, fees cover personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities and events, excursions, and access to Wi-Fi, giving residents and their family's complete peace of mind with the reassurance that everything is taken care of and included as part of daily life.
Chiropody and hairdressing is not included.
Respite stays are available at a minimum of 2 weeks.
Information is correct as of August 2026 and is subject to change.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Guthrie House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Guthrie House 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
Person in charge
- Shirley Ramsay (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (85)
Guthrie House Care Home Reviews (61)
Guthrie House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.531) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Guthrie House Care Home has 61 reviews.
My mother entered the care home in August 2025 & Sadly passed away in December 2025. The overall opinion of the care home was that mum was well looked after but certain aspects were in our opinion poor, food was of a poor overall standard, there seemed to be a lack of activities/social interaction, on more than one occasion mum was in a distressed state awaiting help with toileting & we had to ask for assistance a few times before she was attended to. After mum passed, there was no communication from the care home despite sending an email to kindly thank them for their care & no representative from care home attended the funeral
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear of your loss and extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. We appreciate your kind comments about aspects of your mother's care and are concerned to hear where we fell short. Providing high quality care, dignity, and...
The care he received in Guthrie House was, truly, outstanding. The staff genuinely cared. They took an interest in him, remembered things about him, and us - our names and relationships. They brushed crumbs off his lap and tidied his hair. They sat with him and listened, and were patient and kind when he could be challenging or angry. They went on excursions, and flagged if they had concerns about his health.
When he declined further, they gave us space and privacy to be with him - offered us food, cups of tea, and hugs. When he passed away, he was cared for with respect, love and care. They recommended a Funeral Director with whom we had an amazing experience. Some of the staff came to his funeral.
Thanking them all for making a truly traumatic and heartbreaking period of our lives so much more bearable.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Guthrie house and the teams care and compassion towards dad and your family during his stay with us and during the end of his life. We were all incredibly fond of dad , he brought smiles laughter and shared some wonderful stories and a...
Absolutely incredible staff, so friendly and caring, nothing is ever a problem. The home is clean, friendly and the staff make things fun. I couldn't be more happy with the care given to my mum. Thank you all.
Warmest regards
Shirley
I cannot praise the staff enough for all that they have done since my wife has gone into the care home they have been superb cannot thank them enough.
My first experience of living in care but now needed. I feel my room is comfortable and adequate. The staff are friendly and efficient and provide the help and support I need. The food is varied and meets my needs. There is a varied social program provided and staff help to oversee it. Visitors are welcomed and my experience is good.
Thank you Marjorie for your lovely review of Guthrie House . We are delighted that you are happy in your new home and its wonderful to see your visitors on a regular basis
My father has been in Guthrie House since April 2025. Since the first day, not only has my father received a warm welcome but so have all family & friends. All the staff, without exception, are friendly, professional, helpful but also happy. All the areas are clean & well kept. The food is lovely. There are lots of activities like bbq's, singers, arts & crafts & quizzes. The staff are always on hand if you have any queries. There's a lovely garden for nicer days. It's lovely to see all the staff interacting with the residents.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Guthrie House. We are delighted that your dad has settled in well and that you all feel part of our Guthrie family
This place is brilliant cant complain at all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Guthrie. Its always lovely to hear positive feedback for the home.
He has settled in really well seems very happy and looking clean very happy with the place all staff very helpful and kind and caring cant do enough to help!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for the Team at Guthrie.
I am constantly struck by the kindness, patience and professionalism of the staff at Guthrie House. My father (not the resident) who worked with a social care charity said it was 'As good a care home as he had seen'.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we are proud of the care and support we extend to all our residents and their loved ones.
I have always found the staff to be helpful and polite to me and provided a tea or coffee when I have been visiting my sister.
I'm 100% pleased with my wife's care and all the staff are so nice too. The food, her room etc are all perfect for her needs. Overall I'm extremely happy with my wife's care.
The most satisfying feature of this care home is the staff, who from management down are highly caring, professional and proficient. My wife is treated with the utmost dignity and respect, as are, to my observation, all other residents. The staff are happy and display the utmost courtesy to visitors. It is heartening to be greeted, on visiting, with a smile and a welcome. It is clear that the management are working tirelessly to maintain and improve standards throughout with engagement and communication with relatives a priority. Overall, an excellent establishment.
I contacted the reception area to arrange the use of a room for my brother's and sister to have a pre-Christmas celebration with my mother (99 years old) who is a resident. Not only was the room available as scheduled and nicely set up, coffee, tea and soft drinks were provided, together with biscuits. The family provided the sandwiches and cakes and it was a very enjoyable day. Well done Guthrie House Care Home.
She was well looked after and loved by the excellent caring staff. Everyone of the staff were special. Mum died at the care home. All the family were there throughout the final week of her life having travelled from England and the USA to see her and spend time with her. The staff were amazing to us offering us food, drinks and comfort. We can't thank you enough. Look no further than this care home for your loved ones, you won't be disappointed! So grateful for the care they gave our Mum.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback on your experience at Guthrie House. We're so glad to hear that we were able to give you the best possible care experience in such a difficult time. Wishing you and your family all the best.
My mum has been in Guthrie House Care Home for 16 months and although she is unable to communicate verbally she always seems to still have her feistiness and character shining through due to the care and support she receives from all of the lovely staff at the home. Always feel walking in that any member of staff you encounter will speak or smile and I always do the same, Mum seems to be doing well, eating better than when at home.
Very pleased with my mother-in-law being cared for in Guthrie. My only concern is the difficulty understanding the carer's while taking a telephone call, the language barrier is very difficult, so it's very frustrating.
It was my mother's 99th birthday on the 9th of October. The staff were excellent, they went out of their way to make my mother and family happy. The staff are always helpful.
Guthrie House is a lovely care home. Mum has settled and is well looked after. The care staff are fantastic, they are welcoming and have Mum's best interests at heart. I have a great relationship with the staff including the management team. They involve me in Mum's care and keep me updated at all times. I couldn't wish for a better setting for Mum. Thanks to everyone.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive review of Guthrie House. Our team are dedicated to creating a welcoming, homely environment where all residents feel comfortable and well cared for, so it's wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in well. We're also glad that you feel involved in her care and that communication with our team has been positive. Take care and we wish you a lovely day.
We love Guthrie House, my mum has been there for over two years now and we are delighted with how well looked after she is. The staff know her very well and they are always so lovely and friendly. They know all of the family and even my two small children look forward to going to see granny. They are always happy to have us and really support us having the best visit that we can. Even small token gestures like offering us drinks, biscuits etc to share mealtimes which is so precious these days. Every resident has a birthday cake made for their birthday too which is always a really special touch as well.
Into Guthrie House for Mum's birthday. Staff set up a room with some banners and we took in afternoon tea. It was a nice way of getting some family together - always pleases Mum to see the great-grandkids happy.
Bed Vacancies
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Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guthrie House Care Home
What types of Care is Guthrie House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Guthrie House Care Home have?
There are 88 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Guthrie House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Guthrie House Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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