Barchester Strachan House Care Home

93 Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh EH4 3PE
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  • Barchester Strachan House Care Home, Edinburgh
Strachan House is situated near Craigcrook Castle and all the amenities of Edinburgh city centre. This purpose built home benefits from a high standard of decor, spacious courtyard, and beautifully landscaped gardens. The home provides first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in the dedicated Memory Lane unit. Care for people with MS, Parkinsons Disease and many other medical conditions is also provided.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in cooking, hospitality and regular music therapy sessions.

Services at Strachan House include daily activities, daily physiotherapy, visiting Health & Wellbeing therapists, on site hairdresser and visiting chiropodist.
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Care Provided

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 83 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2007

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.

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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Frances Fisher (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Segregated dementia unit
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2004

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (83)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Barchester Strachan House Care Home Reviews (75)

9.8

Barchester Strachan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Strachan House Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from Gail B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Strachan House sets the standard to which all care homes should aspire - at every level. Strong leadership is evident and all staff, without exception, are truly amazing. The environment is full of fun and laughter, and the staff work together as a highly effective team; their top priority being the
exceptional care and quality of life of the residents. The rapport, engagement, love, kindness and respect shown to our dad are way beyond our family's expectations. The 'Memory Lane' team here have become part of our family and our dad, a part of theirs. For us, Strachan House is absolute peace of mind, and our Dad's very happy home.
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Review from P D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother took a little while to settle as she has Alzheimer's disease but everyone at the care home was loving and caring and now my mother is happier than she has been for a few years.
She loves music and dancing and there is always something for her to get involved in.
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Review from Rory G (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Quite astonishing level of care. The sympathy, generosity, friendliness and patience, let alone professionalism, of every member of staff from the very top through every level of care and support staff, including cleaning and maintenance staff, was quite humbling. One could not have asked for or even
dreamed of more and we will be eternally grateful to every one of the staff.
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Review from E M W (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The special management and whole team are first class, professional and friendly. They provide in this daily work a wonderful environment and ambience. In one word homely and nothing seems too much trouble for them. I have probably been a little hard in some of my answers but have tried to stick to
the right balance of my impressions. For example, how do you compare the food to a top class restaurant? In summing up, my mother is extremely happy residing in Strachan House and the care provided when she took ill most likely saved her life. Thank you, the family are very happy and grateful.
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Review from Moira M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we cannot praise Strachan House highly enough. My mother has now been a resident for 6 weeks and we are delighted with the care that she is getting. The staff have gone to great lengths to get to know her personally and work out how best to care for her to minimise any distress or agitation.
The communication with the family is impressive and staff discuss all aspects of Mum's well-being and listen and act upon our suggestions. All staff greet us with a smile and are very supportive of my father and all the family during what has been a difficult time for everyone. All care homes should be like Strachan House!
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Review from Rosalinda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Memory Lane in Strachan House are simply excellent. My Mother has been a resident at Strachan House for almost 1 year. In that time, the nurses, carers and all the staff have got to know her extremely well. Nothing is too much trouble. I am happy that she is so well cared for. When
I visit, I too am treated as part of the family. This is important to me as I miss my Mother.
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Review from Margaret M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is Dad's first week at Strachan House - having moved from another care home in Edinburgh. The atmosphere is strikingly different. Here there is a real buzz.


The staff are happy and extremely caring and welcoming. Dad has high falls risk but is fiercely independent and the staff watch him from

a distance and give Dad as much independence as his condition allows, and treat him with real dignity.


On day 1 Dad said he would like to see The Kelpies and the care home are planning a residents trip to see them. The staff engage with Dad so well - immediately grasping his likes, dislikes and life history. They have sourced a low bed and Dad's mobility has improved already as he is encouraged to mobilise and walk, assisted by staff.


I think Dad will be happy here.

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Review from R C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been here for one year and we haver had nothing to complain about. The staff are very professional, caring, helpful and friendly.
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Review from C W (Wife of Resident) published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Warm, welcoming care home surrounded by well-kept gardens and caring and loving staff. Residents are treated with dignity and respect. The nurses and management are visible and approachable at all times. I am confident that my husband's care needs, which are complex, are being fulfilled in a caring
environment.
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Review from Sheila M (Niece of Resident) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my aunt has only been in Barchester Strachan House Care Home for approx: 7 weeks. It has been obvious that the staff are well trained, they are friendly without condescending. Efficient without being obtrusive and seem genuinely keen to assist the residents. The home is clean and fresh. The
nursing staff are caring and firm. I am delighted to have found such a place for anybody who needs 24/7 care.
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Review from Alice C (Wife of Resident) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Strachan House gave my husband excellent care throughout his stay of more than three years. I am particularly grateful for the great care taken in the last few weeks of his life. It is one of the good qualities of the staff that they are always polite to the residents. Any minor inconveniences
only affected me and never him. No home could have provided better treatment, I firmly believe.
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Review from Amanda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff at Strachan House highly enough. They are all caring and thoughtful to residents and helpful and friendly to their family members. The facilities are comfortable and welcoming and there are lots of activities and trips out for residents. My father enjoys his meals and always
looks happy and content when we visit.
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Review from A F (Resident) published on 9 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Being of 'sound mind' but not body I have answered the ratings as best I can. I get very frustrated at times but play scrabble once a week, bingo (for a mars bar) twice a week. I have joined the book group (which has only met once) and the classical music group (which has met twice).
I read a lot
in my room, knit for the cat and dog home and for the premature baby unit. Food could be improved, nursing care is good - dispensing pills. Occupational therapists are excellent. Carers - not enough of them, but good on the whole.
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Review from Gerd W (Wife of Resident) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The family is pleased with husbands placement.
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Review from Irene S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Home has not been the same since last manager left, staffing levels are not as good, although the staff that are there just now are excellent with my relative. I have never seen the manager on the floor. Website needs updating, I have never seen or met any of the staff on the website working on my relatives
floor, some of the staff on the website have now left.
Reply from Jane Aitken, General Manager at Barchester Strachan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete and share your review of Strachan House. Care Inspectorate, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in Scotland, have recently inspected our home and we are pleased to say that we received a “Very Good” rating from them on Quality of Management and Leadership and “Very Good” for our Quality of Staffing. We meet and often exceed the required staffing levels within our home as recommended by both the Care Inspectorate and by Barchester Healthcare’s own care specialists. We are always open to comments and suggestions and my door is always open to families.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.765)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10 for Barchester Strachan House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.801 for Barchester Strachan House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 186 Ratings = 4.801
  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 4.964 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Strachan House Care Home is based on 16 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 83 registered maximum number of service users is 16.6. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.964
  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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 17 Jul 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?
Very good (5)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Very good (5)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (9)

Frances

Frances Fisher

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Frances, and I am General Manager here at Strachan House Care Home. I look forward to welcoming you into our home.


Thank you for taking the time to look further into what Strachan House has to offer to you or your loved one.


Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.


I have worked within the care home sector since 2010, even working as a student nurse at Strachan House at the very start of my career. I will bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to the home.


Quality of care that all my residents receive is my passion and I aim to ensure that all the residents in my care receive the best, person-centred care.


If you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one, please do get in touch and I look forward to welcoming you to our home, you’re always welcome!

Karol

Karol Witkowski

Job Title: Unit Manager Joined: 2020

Karol has been a much-valued member of the Strachan House since 2020.


He speaks fondly and with warmth about the family feel of the home, not just with his colleagues but also extending to the residents and their families.

Daria

Daria Honiewska

Job Title: Unit Nurse Manger Joined: 2006

Daria has been a part of the Strachan family since 2006 and works in the home as part of the team of Nurses and is our Unit Nurse Manager.


She speaks with great enthusiasm about the family dynamic of the home, and how Strachan House is a family that takes great joy and pride in looking after our residents and giving them the highest quality of life.

Claire

Claire Hearn

Job Title: Senior Nurse Joined: 2022

My name is Claire, I am from London and have been working as a nurse since 2012 and since 2022 with Barchester. I have started a family and returned recently from maternity leave as a senior nurse. I thoroughly enjoy working with the team and residents here at Strachan, every day is different and everyone is exceptionally kind and caring.

Linda

Linda Cameron

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

Linda has been a part of the Strachan House family since July 2022,


She speaks proudly about her role as the home administrator saying it is a privilege to meet and support new residents and their families at what can be an incredibly difficult time for them.


Linda says she feels incredibly fortunate to be a part of such an incredible team of colleagues at Strachan House.

Paul

Paul Dow

Job Title: Head Chef

Hello, My name is Paul Dow and I am the Head Chef here at Strachan House, I joined the team at Strachan House in July 2021 and I bring 30 years of experience with me. I trained as a chef in an army kitchen before venturing into the hospitality industry in Foxton working in a hotel in Hythe.


I then moved to Edinburgh to work in a high-class restaurant and stayed with the same company for 24 years before joining the team here at Strachan House. I look forward to my new adventure of getting to know the residents and providing them with a high standard of food as they so deserve.

Gail

Gail Hunter

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2014

I have worked in Strachan House since 2014. I first started as a carer before moving on to activities, which I really enjoyed. I started working in reception at the beginning of 2019 and with any new role you are forever learning. I believe I now have the best of both worlds as I work 3 days in reception and 2 days on activities. This allows me to spend some quality time with our residents and enhance their day-to-day lifestyle. I am passionate about my roles within the home.

Gary

Gary Harrison

Job Title: Maintanance Joined: 2022

Gary has been a member of the Strachan House family since 2022.


He takes great satisfaction in his maintenance role and says that every day presents a different challenge.

Heather

Heather Skeldon

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Heather is proud to be the Head Housekeeper at Strachan House alongside her team of incredibly passionate Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants.


Heather takes great pride in ensuring the home is always at its best for our resident's comfort and to help them feel at home and at ease.

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