Cairdean House

I have been very happy with the care that my mum has received since she moved to Cairdean last year. Complete peace of mind for all the family.

4, As in many homes, more interactive conversation is always good.

I feel my husband is well looked after due to being badly affected by Parkinson's Disease and dementia. However, there has been such a change of staff recently. A number of people who were very helpful to me, as well as my husband, have obviously moved on elsewhere. For a few weeks, my husband was given a bath occasionally, which he obviously enjoyed, and now I've been told that it will no longer happen due to health and safety reasons. The is very upsetting. He really needs to be taken to some of the weekly sessions. Certainly, he should be taken to the monthly church service that takes place in the cafe area. He has always been a church member.

My husband has Lewy Body Dementia and has settled so well into Cairdean. The staff communicate very well with me and have worked hard with my husband to help him settle and reduce his anxiety. He is much younger than most of the residents but the activity team here have him joining in and enjoying so much. It has taken a lot of the pressure off me. I will comment on the rooms, which are bigger than the average we viewed, with windows easy for him in his chair to watch what’s going on outside. The wetrooms/bathrooms are also spacious.

We have been delighted with the care given to our Mum following her move to Cairdean House. The staff are really lovely and have made a real effort to get to know both Mum and us, her family. This has been very much appreciated. The permanent staff in the Unit demonstrate a very warm, genuine and professional approach to the care of the residents and our Mum has settled well, in spite of her advanced Alzheimer's.

There have been several incidences of very poor care for my gran since she moved into Cairdean approximately 4 years ago, with a number of complaints made. These standards have remained low, with a high number of agency staff in place on a daily basis providing no continuity of care which Cairdean allege to specialise in given its importance in dementia care. Staff have also been rude and very unhelpful on occasion and if I am being very honest, we would move my gran to another care home in the local area if she was fit enough to do so. I definitely would not recommend Cairdean to those looking for appropriate care for their loved ones.

We visited my Aunt. Were in a lounge and dining area only and were offered a cup of tea and cake, both very nice. I spoke to 2 care staff and a lady on reception who said she was an 'activities coordinator'. I can only comment on my brief experience. I was impressed by what I saw and the people I spoke to as they came across as attentive, considerate, professional and caring. My Aunt commented that she felt a little bored sometimes but she was happy.

Given that my wife has to be in a home - she suffers from Alzheimer's - Cairdean has been the perfect choice. I selected Cairdean for her, on the basis of a careful study of its consistently high rankings by the care inspectorate, and a visit to the home. The quality of care she receives is the most important aspect and I am full of admiration for all the staff who have been looking after her so well.

The food is satisfactory but a bit repetitive.

Very happy with care for my father who is being treated with dignity and respect. Bright and airy communal area with easy access to the garden although it doesn't seem to be used that often. Staff, however, are always happy to help my father into a wheelchair to enjoy the outdoor space when I visit.

The atmosphere is very relaxed and happy. I visited over 10 care homes in the south west of Edinburgh before making a decision to place my father in Cairdean House. This is by far the best one in my opinion because it feels more like a cosy hotel, not a care home.

Visit regularly with my wife to see my ex-neighbour. It seems a nice establishment. Lovely surroundings and modern building.

Our friend only has good things to say about the home after visiting others in her search for a placement.

The management take the time to speak to you on a level basis.

My mother has been at Cairdean for eight weeks. She settled in really well - it took only a couple of weeks actually. Cairdean staff are really friendly and efficient. The home is like a 5-star hotel. There are plenty of activities at certain parts of the day but I would like to see the residents make more use of the gardens on a nice day.

I visit my sister once a week. The staff are very good.

Other than that we are pleased that he is in Cairdean and pleased that the quality of the staff during the day shifts is consistently good.

It is my opinion that Cairdean House is a very warm, friendly place to live. The staff, on the whole, are caring and professional. I have seen a high turnover of staff in the two years I have been visiting the home, especially the activities team.

Mum has lived at Cairdean for a short period of time, but the nursing staff and carers are genuinely kind and attentive and really do show an interest in relatives and family alike.

The rooms are a good size and nicely decorated.

Activities and food seem good too.

I have been here for 15 months and enjoy being here. Unfortunately, my family rarely visit me or telephone me so I depend on my neighbours to visit. I can go to church which I enjoy, and the activities and outings which mean fresh air.

I do spend a lot of time in my room sorting out photographs as I spent a lot of time abroad and I prefer my own company but love talking to people.

Since my aunt moved in I would say her life has improved greatly, plenty for her to do, well cared for in a lovely environment.

The rooms are bright with huge windows, and the staff are very caring and seem interested in getting to know visitors, as well as residents, feels like one big family.

Carers show a good level of support to residents and are kind and prepared to chat and listen. On occasions, I have had to ask why my mother does not have her hearing aid in or is not wearing her spectacles. Part of the problem is due to the handover between the night shift and day staff. Each resident should have a list of items in his/her room so carers know exactly what is required at the start of each day. Overall I feel my mother is in good hands and happy at the care home.