Guthrie House Care Home

12 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh EH16 6RZ
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9.6 57 Reviews
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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 and dignity in a homely setting.

Residents can relax in a choice of TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms, or enjoy the fresh air in the secure, enclosed gardens. Mealtimes are enjoyed in separate dining rooms that encourage social interaction, with traditional home-cooked meals prepared daily using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Guthrie House also provides a range of additional services to enhance residents’ wellbeing, including regular visits from a qualified chiropodist and experienced hair stylist. Complementary therapies can also be arranged upon request.

A dedicated activities therapist coordinates a varied programme of events and activities, designed to support engagement, independence, and overall quality of life.
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Care Provided by Guthrie House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users

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 What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1590
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1590
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1590
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1589
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1590
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1590

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Guthrie House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Guthrie House Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Guthrie House Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shirley Ramsay (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (88)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (85)

Guthrie House Care Home Reviews (57)

9.6

Guthrie House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Guthrie House Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Leanne A (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has recently moved to Guthrie House Care Home and I cannot thank the staff enough for their warm and friendly welcome to Mum and all the family.
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.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Raymond G (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Katie Barnett, Marketing Executive at Guthrie House Care Home
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.…read more
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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Ian T (Partner of Resident) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Christine T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Ruth C (Niece of Resident) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Katie Barnett, Marketing Executive at Guthrie House Care Home
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…read more
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Review from Lauren M (Niece of Resident) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Katie Barnett, Marketing Administrator at Guthrie House Care 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…read more
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Review from Marion A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home
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…read more
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Review from Markus F (Friend of Resident) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home
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…read more
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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Muriel S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A D (Friend of Resident) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where to begin from the moment we met, we felt confident, happy and reassured that our mum would be cared for. The team just exudes compassion but with humor and they just get it. We will be forever grateful for the kindness, compassion and support to not only mum but also the family. Difficult to adhere
in these times, I would like to add that the staff are such helpful nurses.
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Review from A F (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was with trepidation that we looked for care for our father. Covid still loomed and we felt fearful. We were overwhelmed by the honesty and openness of the manager and reassured by the pathways in place to protect people. Dad has settled in so well. We can now take him out with safety measures. We
can visit regularly and enjoy the banter of this kind acting staff team. The lady in the office is a delight and so is the manager. The carers overwhelm you with their commitment especially being aware of the challenges and concerns not only of dad but just in general. We are so pleased we reached this decision to place dad in Guthrie. Thank you all just isn't enough. By the way, Facebook photos are fab.
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Review from George M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is without question that my father-in-law got nearly three more quality years of life due to the care he received at Guthrie House. The staff from management through to nurses, carers, support staff etc were professional and friendly and became a second family to my father-in-law. Thank you for all
you did for him.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience at Guthrie House Care Home. We are so sorry to hear about your father-in-law, but pleased you felt he received great care…read more
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Review from Brenda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was very hard to come to terms mum couldn't look after herself. I needn't have worried. She has settled in with no problems, the staff are so friendly and caring, very respectful of mum's needs. Highlights having a hairdresser on-site, she's there every Monday morning, had a movie afternoon, and
painting classes. She's looking forward to when the bingo starts. Loneliness was a problem before she moved in but not now. Thanks to everyone who works here.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.633)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10 for Guthrie House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.667 for Guthrie House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (154 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 210 Ratings = 4.667
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.966 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Guthrie House Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.966
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Shirley

Shirley Ramsey

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

With nearly 30 years of leadership in health and social care, Shirley Ramsay is dedicated to providing exceptional person-centred care and empowering her staff to achieve positive outcomes. Her extensive experience includes pivotal roles at Leonard Cheshire, Scottish Autism, and ELCAP, where she consistently achieved top ratings from the Care Inspectorate.


Since joining Guthrie House in April, she has been inspired by the talented and dedicated team. Shirley holds numerous qualifications, including an SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care and is an intermediate trainer in Positive Behavioural Support.


Passionate about outdoor activities, Shirley enjoys swimming, kayaking, jogging, and spending time with her family and friends.


Her greatest pride is her two incredible daughters.


Shirley believes choosing a care home should involve support, transparency, and kindness. She thrives on the diverse challenges of her role and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of residents and their families.

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