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Lorimer House

491 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH14 5DQ
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Lorimer House, Edinburgh
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Lorimer House, Edinburgh

Lorimer House nursing home in Juniper Green is surrounded by two acres of beautiful gardens and mature woodland with views of the Pentland Hills in Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh care home is registered to cater for 37 residents but its luxurious, spacious single rooms with en-suite shower wet room facilities can also accommodate residents with a preference for a shared room, for example, married couples or close companions.

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Care Provided by Lorimer House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Finance is assessed on an individual basis. Please speak to care home manger to apply

Contact Lorimer House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sean Black (Director)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)

Lorimer House Reviews (44)

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9.8

Lorimer House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lorimer House has 44 reviews.

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Review from Jo M (Friend of Resident) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Thank you to everyone involved in the recent BBQ. The whole afternoon ran smoothly, & was a celebration of everything Lorimer has to offer: extremely caring, friendly & attentive staff, & thoughtful organisation & high quality delivery of a social event. A relaxed atmosphere, buzzing with enjoyment, was evident. Staff circulated constantly, engaging in conversation & looking after everyone. The theme was America's 250th birthday, & the gardens were decorated with appropriate bunting, residents, staff & guests dressed in 'western' attire, & superb catering offered burgers & delicious homemade salads. Entertainment was a live singer, who enhanced the positive feel with popular songs from the 60s & 70s. Two lovely staff showcased line dancing, contributing further to the fun of the day. The person I visit enjoyed the occasion immensely, as did I. Exceptional job, Lorimer!

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Review from Susan Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Mum really enjoyed the lovely outing to Saughton Rose Garden last week and the wonderful staff made it a lot of fun.
The activities and exercise classes that Lorimer House provide are very important to her and she particularly likes the Art Club.

She is very well cared for.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your lovely review we appreciate you taking the effort to share your nice words

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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been a resident in Lorimer House for more than 4 years, and the standard of care has always been excellent.
More recently, however, her health has deteriorated, and the quality of care has gotten even better.
The staff are caring, compassionate, well trained and hardworking; while the frequency and quality of communication between the family and the management team, has been exceptional.
The home is always clean, bright and welcoming, and Zenab and Ryan are an exceptional managemnt team.

I could not recommend Lorimer House enough, and our family is grateful for the suberb work all the staff do, every day. Thank you

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House
Thank Paul

I'm really grateful of your kind review I will pass this onto the team

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Review from Esther C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Went for the wonderful Festive Tea with mum on Wednesday 10th. As always we've been blown away by the thought and effort that the staff put into the day. The room is very festive and attention to detail is superb. The food was delicious and we all had a fantastic time with mum. Thanks again to the amazing staff for making the lunch magical. Happy Christmas.

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Review from Deborah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our family member over into Lorimer House in February 2025. Since then we have been so impressed with the unity of care and attention that is given every day. The level of kindness shown by the staff is exceptional.

Now today we are enjoying a festive tea in a private room organised by the staff and on mum's 85th birthday . No surprise that the food is just superb and we're having a great time .

Thank you to all the staff for making this possible ....

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind review, it's so great to hear your positive feedback

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Review from Shirley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Been to the annual Christmas High Tea at Lorimer House and it was absolutely beautiful. Room decorated and Christmas music. Food spectacular and extremely well presented. Staff couldn't be more helpful and Mum very happy . Thank you so much for everything you all do for her.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for a wonderful review the team are very grateful

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Review from F T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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After 5.5 years stay in Lorimer, we are always very pleased with the care of our loved one . She is treated as a human, despite her dementia. She is always well presented in her own clothes.

If I eventually required residence in a care home I d be happy to be cared for in Lorimer .

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Review from S H (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been living with Alzheimer's Dementia for more than 6 years and I cared for her at home as I thought that would always be best. My health was suffering as a result of disturbed nights and the stress of caring for her 24/7. After discussions with the family, social worker and her doctor, we decided that the time had come for her to receive full-time care in a nursing home.

Lorimer House provides the care she needs. The staff are excellent and provide personal attention as and when required. The individual rooms with ensuite bathrooms ensure she has privacy whilst the shared sitting room and dining room allows her to interact with other residents. The Home is well maintained with high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. My wife has settled in well and seems very happy with her surroundings and the level of care she receives. For my part, I am relieved that she is relaxed and content, and I am confident that she is in safe hands.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you so much for putting your trust in us. We will do our best.

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Review from Elaine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have just enjoyed a fabulous Christmas afternoon tea which was very much enjoyed by all. Mum really enjoyed herself and it was so nice to sit together as a family. The care home has been beautifully decorated and the staff are happy and helpful.

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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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A huge thank you to all the staff for the delightful Christmas high tea, prepared for my mum and her visiting family and friends.
It was delicious, beautifully presented and very much appreciated.
Our mother has received excellent care within the Lorimer setting. The staff are extremely welcoming and caring and I particularly enjoyed seeing the gentle encouragement given to my mum to participate and enjoy a dance with staff at the Christmas party.
We would like to thank all the staff for their continued hard work, warmth and cheerfulness.

We appreciate your efforts every day.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your lovely words. The team will appreciate this great review.

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Review from S H (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been living at Lorimer House for over two years. There has been continuity for many of the staff over that period of time so they get to know the residents and understand their needs and moods. The staff are cheerful, patient and caring. The care home is always bright and welcoming with the garden a huge asset.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your feedback, we all greatly appreciate your engagement and will continue to do our best.

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Review from R C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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We enjoyed a delicious and lovely annual Christmas festive tea with our mother this morning. It was very special to spend time with her in a festive setting. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. As always, there had been a lot of attention and care taken to provide a lovely experience we could enjoy together as a family.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback. Merry Christmas.

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Review from Ian G (Cousin of Resident) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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The overall care and attention is first class and is greatly appreciated by family. Meals are excellent and the variety of activities stimulates the residents and the outside visits are looked forward to.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Very kind of you. Greatly appreciate this feedback.

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mother who is approaching her 102nd birthday has now been in Lorimer House, Juniper Green for about 18 months. During all this time we have been very impressed by the complete care that is given not only to the residents but we also feel as Mum's immediate family, my sister and I are cared for as well. Everything is always immaculately clean and the outside gardens are beautifully cared for The outside space is very important to Mum and the other residents. many diverse entertainment and activities are organised with quite a few including family members. A happy place!

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your lovely review. The team really appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

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Review from G C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our mother has now been a resident of Lorimer House for more than one year. She was over 100 years old and becoming too frail to stay safely in her own home. We were attracted to Lorimer House when looking for a care home as it is a such beautiful place and obviously kept to a very high standard. We now also know and appreciate just how caring every member of staff is. Their skills are obvious and added to this they are all so welcoming and friendly when we visit. The extra effort put into several special events has added to our whole family's experience. To mention only a few there was a wonderful afternoon tea party in the garden, an amazing fireworks show, a special Christmas private afternoon tea party for each resident and a few guests, birthdays and Christmas are made special too. Mother is safe, well looked after and happy at Lorimer House and as a family we can highly recommend this place.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you so much. It's a lovely review and appreciated greatly. Thank you.

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Review from Gavin M (Son of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident of Lorimer House for the last year and a half, and throughout that time, the care she has received has been nothing short of excellent. All staff have, without exception, been helpful and friendly, and particularly during her last days, we felt that she was cared for with such kindness and skill. A huge thank you to all of the staff!

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind review. We will keep doing our best to support.

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Review from Margaret C (Cousin of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Went to have 6 monthly review for my cousin, who is a resident and has been for the last 3 years. Staff member was very attentive and informative about the care my cousin was receiving. They are all very transparent and we felt confident that our cousin was receiving the best care possible. We are lucky that although our cousin is not very mobile she is mentally aware and quite capable of letting the home know her needs and the home generally complies.

Our dealings with the staff are always very friendly and my cousin has integrated well with both the residents and staff.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words, our team appreciates your support.

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Review from Eddie W (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My Dad moved into Lorimer House in February 2024. This is my family's third resident in this care home, both my in-laws were here in recent years. The surroundings, level of care provided, friendliness and professionalism of all staff are outstanding. It is very comforting for me to know that my Dad's care is tailored to his individual needs. My family and I are always made super welcome when we visit and we can see for ourselves how loving and caring the staff are towards the residents. Lorimer House and its beautiful gardens are kept in pristine condition thanks to the hard work and dedication of the wonderful staff.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your support. We are grateful you have trusted us with your family and we will continue to try our best.

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Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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A visit to my mum is something I look forward to as I can see how happy and well cared for she is. In the end stage of dementia, she is no longer able to find words to tell me how she is, but I know by her smiles when interacting with staff she is happy. All visits are met by staff with a smile who show patience and understanding in their delivery of care, and I feel they understand dementia care. Mum is always dressed carefully, taking into account her love of nice clothes.
There are regular activities for all residents and events to include family, such as Christmas afternoon tea, during which families are left to enjoy the time with their relatives in private.
A lovely care home where furniture and carpeting are changed if they show any kind of wear and tear, and the outdoor areas are maintained.

Thanks to the manager and the team who ensure visits are always a joy.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words; it is really appreciated.

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Review from David R (Son of Resident) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with Lorimer House. The standard of accommodation is excellent with the staff very attentive, friendly and accommodating at all times. Food and facilities are also excellent with beautiful grounds. My mother is very happy to be there and receives the best of care. Thanks to all the staff.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. Happy new year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lorimer House

What types of Care is Lorimer House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Lorimer House have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Lorimer House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Lorimer House to the centre of Edinburgh?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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