
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and hope that his time at our home did see some friendships flourish, especially with the care team. If there is anything more we can do for you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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.
It was a scary prospect moving my mum into a home, but we have been so re-assured by the kindness and caring attitudes of the whole team. Thank you so much and you all deserve a medal. Five-star team.
Massive thank you to all the staff at Guthrie House Care Home who have nursed my dear mother, sister, gran and aunty with the utmost care and compassion. We could not have wished or hoped for better care in her final stage of life. The care and support we too received was overwhelming and we are immensely grateful.
We chose Guthrie House because of its location and the fact there were nurses on each floor. We have been delighted with our choice. The staff (all of them) are caring and compassionate and interact in a warm manner with residents and visitors. Their care of my mother has been very comforting to me and my family and Mum is calm, pain-free and settled.
Mum has been in the nursing home since July 2020. This means she did not receive visitors for a large part of the time. It also means we are less familiar with the facilities and staff than is ideal. We would love things to be relaxed further to help improve mum's quality of life. The staff seem very caring and sincere though. Thanks to all.
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. Due to restrictions placed upon us by government and local guidance to keep everyone safe...
The staff in this home helped at a very stressful time. My husband came in just a couple of months before lockdown and I was very pleased with his care. It was difficult not being able to visit but the staff were always there to tell you how things were doing with his care. I am looking forward to being allowed back in when it suits us instead of having to arrange a time, but all in all, I am satisfied with my husbands care.
My mother came to the care home March 2021 was made extremely welcome, staff are absolutely lovely and friendly they seem like one big family. They keep the family informed on mums care. Nothing seems to be a problem for them, mum has settled in extremely well. She has been to art classes pictures, etc. Five star plus.
Care in this home is far superior than previous care home. Staff interact with my brother and it is altogether a much happier place. Thank you to the amazing staff.
I would like to take the time the thank Guthrie House as a care home for the outstanding care and attention they have given my mum and all the other residents. It’s hard enough not seeing her for over 10-months, but knowing most of the staff and management, I feel content that she is cared for. The staff are compassionate caregivers. Management keeps relatives informed on all issues. We have regular Zoom meetings. The staff and admin have worked tirelessly throughout this horrible pandemic always with a smile on there faces. They maybe haven’t got the praise they should have from the government, but know I for one am very grateful to you all. Christmas was especially wonderful for the residents and relatives with lovely cards sent and a beautiful Xmas tree in the garden. Staff singing carols to the residents was an absolute joy to watch on social media. Thank from the bottom of my heart. 100% recommendation!
Thank you, Angela, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Guthrie House Care Home was so positive. All of our team 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 in Guthrie House are dedicated to providing first-class care and understanding, dealing with various individuals with numerous disabilities and conditions, and I would like to thank them all for their outstanding work and care they provide on a daily basis.
Thank you, Lesley, 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.
Cannot praise the staff enough for the care they have given Mum over the past few years. This last year has been particularly hard going for everyone at the home and we have total admiration for how well staff have managed. We know Mum is well looked after and the cheery and friendly staff contact ourselves regularly with updates. Thank you!
Thank you, Fiona, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
My mother in law has vascular and Alzheimer's dementia. Unfortunately, this meant she needed full-time care. We tried for 6 years to promote her independence in her own home but the time came when this was impossible. Guthrie House has been brilliant from day one. Mum in law is very challenging and the staff are understanding and treat her with respect and dignity even when she is difficult. We are most satisfied as we know she is clean, fed, warm and of course safe. This has given us huge peace of mind, especially as we stay in Glasgow. Guthrie House isn't a palace by any means but the warmth and beating heart are the caring staff who work there. Thank you to all the nurses and carers, we are extremely grateful.
Thank you, Susan, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Guthrie House Care Home was so positive. 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.
June 2020 - covid 19 - cannot thank the staff and management enough for looking after my mum. Care is 100%, communication is 100%, friendliness and helpfulness is 100%. This care home is such a good standard, and I feel involved. Thank you, Guthrie House. PS, two carers, in particular, are amazing.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Guthrie House Care Home has been so positive. 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.
New resident, but everything has been very good so far.
Thank you, Marita, for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive. Have a fantastic day.
The nurses were kind and caring and nice to talk to. My daughter was allowed to visit me at any time.
Thank you, Christine, 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.
As a family, we are happy to see our mum taking part in activities and we feel safer knowing that she is being well cared for and the staff are really helpful and try to help her (and us) as much as they do.
Thank you, Catherine, for letting us know how we are doing at Guthrie House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
The staff are special human beings, so passionate and dedicated to what they do - providing excellent care to the residents.
An excellent establishment backed by a strong, active management team.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Guthrie House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
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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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