Kirk Lane Home

8 Kirk Mews, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7FR
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9.9 27 Reviews
  • Kirk Lane Home, Livingston
Kirk Lane is part of the highly regarded Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group and welcomes new residents. Situated in the heart of Livingston Village, this impressive, specially designed new build offers state of the art facilities for 24/7 professional nursing care.

The magnificent, specially designed 60 ensuite bedroom home was recently completed to an exceptional standard. The safe and secure garden has been designed too for those with disabilities in mind and there is a communal balcony with views overlooking this peaceful space. Residents are encouraged to spend time in the garden and there are many barbecues and activities planned there throughout the year.

There are six suites within the home each with an attractive lounge area, dining room with pantry and ten charming, well equipped ensuite bedrooms in a range of sizes from standard, to premium and deluxe. Bedrooms are decorated with the latest furnishings, Farrow & Ball paint and accompanied by Porcelanosa ceramic ensuite facilities, individual TVs, telephone, internet access and a nurse call system for prompt assistance.
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Care Provided by Kirk Lane Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1999 – £2700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £3164 – £3164

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

Contact Kirk Lane 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 Kirk Lane Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Matthew McCanny (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2021
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome during sociable hours.

Parking

  • Car park for the nursing home.

Kirk Lane Home Reviews (27)

9.9

Kirk Lane Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kirk Lane Home has 27 reviews.

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Review from Sam B (Son of Resident) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursing home for my father was a bit of a daunting experience, as we hadn't had to do anything like this before, however, as soon as I visited Kirk Lane Nursing Home, it just felt right. The building is new and both the interior and exterior are immaculate. The rooms are spacious and well
equipped, with lovely en-suite facilities in every room. The secure enclosed gardens offer facilities to enjoy a BBQ or just to sit enjoying the surroundings and fresh air. Great facilities are good and well, however, the calibre of staff is the main thing which makes this home outstanding. All the staff are so friendly and engaging, both with residents and visitors. Having the ability to visit at any time means that it wouldn't be possible to project a front just at visiting time. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone looking for a home from home for their loved ones.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
We understand just how daunting the experience can be to choose a nursing home and we are therefore so pleased that you found the support and facilities that you need for your father. Thank you for…read more
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Review from Lee W (Niece of Resident) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt moved into Kirk Lane in December 2021. The whole family were delighted with the quality of facilities and impressed by the decor and amenities of this new build facility. My aunt was delighted to have an en-suite shower room, which allows her some independence with bathing and the quality of
fixtures and fittings is second to none. Underfloor heating and fluffy towels are a lovely touch. The staff are all delightful and very upbeat and positive people who clearly enjoy working at Kirk Lane. My aunt was assured from the outset that Kirk Lane was to be her home and everyone has made sure she feels absolutely at home there. There are so many positives to mention - movie nights, delicious home baking, barbecues, daily exercise classes and regular bus outings are a few of the noteworthy extra touches that make Kirk Lane really feel like a home. The management are superb and offer families regular opportunities to engage with Randolph Hill and welcome feedback. We are delighted!
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a response which we have shared with the team. It is so good to hear that your aunt and family have been so pleased with the building, facilities and…read more
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Review from Sharon M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I now have both my parents in this wonderful home. The staff are amazing. The manager is wonderful. I have never met someone so suited to their job. He always takes time with the residents, stops and chats to them every time he passes and goes all out to do what he can for them. Everyone is so friendly
and welcoming. Wonderful nursing home.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and, in particular, praising the manager. We are delighted that you are so pleased and we have shared this feedback with the team.
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Review from Donald S (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Massive thanks to all staff including management, nurses and carers for the kind, professional and caring support given to my mum during her stay at Kirk Lane Nursing Home. On top of that, the spacious luxurious accommodation with its beautiful and secure landscape gardens were just perfect. Sadly,
Mum spent less time with you than we had all hoped for but I can't thank everyone enough for the way my mum was looked after, not forgetting the kindness and support offered to myself during this difficult period. I honestly could not have wished for more.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
Thank you very much for your feedback. The team at Kirk Lane will be so pleased to hear that you were so happy with the high level of care and facilities provided to your mum. We are sorry that your…read more
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Review from E D (Niece of Resident) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care staff are excellent and treat everyone well. Uncle is always well dressed in matching outfits and clothes are very well laundered. Perhaps due to COVID regulations but only a minor issue, is visitors having to phone to arrange appointments to visit and wait until reception staff are free to escort
to the resident's room. It would be nice if visitors were able to access the coffee matching and other facilities.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
Many thanks for your feedback regarding the excellent care your uncle receives. With reference to visiting, we are following Government guidelines which are changing all of the time and hopefully…read more
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Review from Gill M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have waited nearly 4 months to submit my review so that I can give an honest review of my experience. I spent a lot of time researching and visiting numerous homes as I wanted to find the right place for my mum who has advanced dementia. Initially, I was a little apprehensive as the home was relatively
new so there was little feedback/reviews to read so I visited twice to view the facilities and on both occasions was made to feel very welcome. 4 months on and I am absolutely convinced Kirk Lane was the right decision for Mum, myself and our family. The staff are extremely caring and so friendly and I know Mum is in very safe hands and is very well looked after. Little touches make all the difference - Mum's first great-grandchild was born at Xmas and unbeknown to us until we visited, a staff member had a photo of the baby printed out and framed and placed by Mum's bed so she could see him - we were so touched by that. Mum is properly cared for in a wonderful caring environment.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
We are so grateful that you have taken the time to leave a review. So pleased to hear that you, your mum and your family are happy with the care and the environment.
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Review from Stephanie M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran was the second resident into this absolutely stunning care facility. Even before she was in Kirk Lane the staff were going above and beyond to ensure her care needs were met and put in place and that we, as a family, were completely satisfied before she moved in. Unfortunately, she has dementia,
however, she is fully accommodated for, and everything from her personal needs to her health and wellbeing is looked after. The chef even makes food to order for the residents which is fabulous for people such as my gran who are quite specific about the food they eat and how things are cooked. Every need is considered. I could not recommend Kirk Lane highly enough to anybody who needs full-time caring. The staff are wonderful and really know how to build lovely, trusting, and caring relationships with not only the residents but their families too.
Reply from Julie Kennedy, Marketing Manager at Kirk Lane Home
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback that will be shared with the team. It is a pleasure welcoming new residents and getting to know families. We are delighted that you are so pleased with…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Kirk Lane Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.935 for Kirk Lane Home is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.935
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kirk Lane Home is based on 14 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 3 Jul 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Excellent (6)
How good is our leadership?
Excellent (6)
How good is our staff team?
Excellent (6)
How good is our setting?
Excellent (6)
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

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 18 hours ago

single ensuite room

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (4)

Matthew

Matthew McCanny

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2016

I have worked in management for Randolph Hill since 2016 and together with my Deputy Manager Ann Livingstone, who has worked for the company since 2010, we plan to develop a first class environment for our residents and staff. We hope for Kirk Lane to become an active and integral part of Livingston Village community.
Matthew McCanny RGN BSc
Manager

Jo

Jo Comrie

Job Title: Care Quality Manager Joined: 2017

RGN qualified in 1994, Jo has worked in care homes since 1999 and now holds additional qualifications of a Pg Dip HSc in Advanced Nursing.


Jo returned to Randolph Hill in 2017, as Deputy Manager, after managing a nursing home in New Zealand for 8 years. Jo was promoted to manager in 2019, then Senior Manager in 2021 and is now Care Quality Manager.

Julie

Julie Tulloch

Job Title: Care Standards Manager Joined: 2025

Julie Tulloch is our Care Standards Manager. She has been a registered nurse for almost 35 years and is also a registered community nurse and nurse prescriber. For the last 18 years she has worked as a nurse regulator in health and social care, and joined us from her most recent role as an inspector with the Care Inspectorate.


Like everyone at Randolph Hill, Julie’s drive and focus is to make sure that all of the people that we care for receive the best, high quality service that is right for them. Julie firmly believes that people should enjoy living their life to the full in a nursing home and that nursing homes should be at the heart of the community.


Outside of work Julie likes to be active and enjoys walking in our beautiful countryside, gardening and exercising especially dancing related exercise such as Zumba.

Nicole

Nicole Sowe

Job Title: Operations Manager Joined: 2025

Nicole qualified in 2013 as a registered general nurse, since then she has worked in a variety of roles within social staff nurse through to manager, operations and quality roles. Nicole joined Randolph Hill after almost 4 years in a variety of operational and quality based roles for a large care organisation. Her passion is ensuring our homes are the best place to live and work for all who use them.

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