
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 has been a resident at Guthrie House for over two years now, and the care she receives is excellent. My mother is now fully immobile, so needs help with everything, and this is never too much trouble for the carers. She is always well-dressed, and there are always carers on hand to help with her needs. Special shout out to one gentleman on the 3rd floor, whose cheery disposition helps make for a good atmosphere. A very cheerful place.
My sister is a resident, and she is extremely difficult with complex problems, and the staff have looked after her very well indeed. My brother and I have recently visited from the South, and we are very pleased with Guthrie House. They are very kind and caring.
Room lovely and clean, and all staff very helpful.
My grandad was in Guthrie House Care Home and as a family we were very pleased with his care. The staff were wonderful.
She has settled in really well and is happy to be there. She was taken out on a Joy Ride trip which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Rest assured, she is in safe and capable professional hands.
Thank you to all staff at Guthrie, great job.
My dad was so well looked after in this care home. We were always welcomed and looked after by the wonderful staff in this home. Everyone is so friendly, from managers, carers and housekeepers. We were impressed by the quality of the food and the lovely home baking. We would recommend this care home.
There are no doubt some genuine caring individuals on the care staff, and to those that cared for my friend, I thank them sincerely. I regret that further comment cannot be made as it would not comply with the Review Policy.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad our team were able to provide so much support during your visits to see your friend. A big ‘thank you’ for all your kind wishes and gifts for the team too. Supporting friends and family is an important part of our overall care and support for residents and...
Thanks to all the wonderful staff in Guthrie House for your kindness and consideration shown to my late father. He was so happy in your care and we felt so reassured by your kindness.
Thanks Guthrie care team. Your care is awesome. We have felt so supported with the process of moving Gran into a care home. Your kindness has been overwhelming to say the least. The staff are a great team and the home is so welcoming and full of fun. I won't estate to recommend your care home.
My partner has been so well looked after on Skye's unit in Guthrie House Care Home. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. I am always welcomed by the manager and the team and I even stay for some meals with my wife. The care is 120%- I would highly recommend Guthrie House to anyone needing good quality care.
My mother is currently staying at Guthrie House Care Home. The care, respect, compassion and dedication of all the amazing care staff, nurses and Management is outstanding! Knowing that mum is happy and content makes me happy and at ease knowing that she is being well looked after. Thank you so much!
Firstly, the care for my aunt was good but I moved her as her mind was regressing as she had no one to talk to as even on a non Dementia floor none of the other residents could communicate. The problem I have, and still ongoing, is that the finance department is refusing to communicate with me over funds they have overcharged me. On the 1st of April, the Scottish Government increased the amount paid for personal and nursing care to those self-funding. This would have made a big difference to me but the finance department has remained silent despite taking this up with the administrator, the manager, and head office. You are not permitted to speak to the finance department directly. This is not the first time that I have had issues with them. I was accused of not paying when they had not taken it themselves. I am prepared to take the matter to the small claims court and will involve the Care Commission as they should have the power to stop this from happening to anyone else.
Unfortunately, this isn’t an appropriate forum to respond in any detail about finances or financial queries. There has been ongoing dialog about your situation and we have received further correspondence from you in the last few days and are in the process of responding to you. In the meantime, the...
My aunt lives in Guthrie House and has been so well looked after since she arrived in November 2021. She has a lovely room with spectacular city views and is helped into the garden to potter around. Her care is excellent, and she wants for nothing. She/we cannot praise the staff highly enough for their commitment and dedication. You are always welcomed with a friendly smile and made to feel at home.
Thank you, Lauren, for your comments about your recent experience at Guthrie House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
The staff are all very caring and attentive to my relative. The home has a great activity team and it is great to see what they are doing on the Facebook page, this really engages the residents. I am also impressed by the management as they keep us updated on what is happening and also know my relative when I need to call, which is good.
Thank you to the wonderful team of Guthrie who made Dad's birthday so special. I cannot commend you enough for the care he has received which I feel is second to none. His birthday celebration was beyond our expectations so thank you for the wonderful spread put on. It was amazing for us all to be together as a family to share Dad's special day. You are all amazing and doing a great job.
My mother has lived in Guthrie House Care Home for almost a year and I am so glad this was the home we chose - her care has been exceptional and all the staff are lovely, kind, caring and always smiling. Her room is beautifully decorated with a nice outlook which makes her happy. We are always kept informed and most importantly have been welcomed with exceptional visits. Thank you!
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Guthrie House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
A huge thanks to all the team who made my friend's final few months so much better. I was always made to feel extremely welcome and my friend felt very comfortable in the home. There were plenty of activities for them to do which meant they were included and met other people. The staff were also excellent and kept me up to date with how my friend was doing. I can't thank them enough.
Thank you, Markus, for your kind comments about our care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Guthrie House Care Home. We are so sorry to hear about your friend but are pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectations and treated them with dignity and the compassion...
Thank you to the manager and the team for the kindness shown with such care and compassion in my mother's last days. Sadly she didn't live long at Guthrie but we knew she was coming into your care for what would be her end of life. You provided this to a level I can never thank you enough for but over and above we as a family felt looked after. Mother lived longer than expected but thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the time we were able to share.
My mother was treated with care and respect throughout the three short months she was resident at Guthrie House Care Home. She said she felt comfortable and safe and was well looked after. I always found the staff to be approachable, welcoming and very helpful and was always kept informed if staff were concerned about her health. Guthrie House Care home handled my mothers rapidly deteriorating health professionally and with respect for her and my family. They handled her passing with great sensitivity and care.
Thank you for the care given to our old friend who was looked after beyond anything we ever expected. It was amazing to see him able to spend his last days in the care of such an amazing team. We will be forever grateful to you all for making him happy in his last few months. Brilliant care and lovely people.
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