Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Letham Park Care Home, 205-207 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4NN
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  • Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House), Edinburgh
Mathieson House provides a supportive and relaxing environment for residents within a stylish and intimate boutique style care home. All rooms are tastefully decorated with en-suite facilities, many also provide space for private dining.

With a highly trained and skilled care team, the personal and clinical needs of each individual are met in a professional, respectful and caring manner. The team takes the time to work with families to create a care plan that meets the needs and wants of the person, and people, who matter the most.

Life at Mathieson House provides a balanced lifestyle that focusses on overall health and wellbeing. The home promotes positive physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, achieved following the rounded activities programme which is created in collaboration with residents.

At a time when being connected is more important than ever before, the team at Mathieson House is on board to support regular communication and visits with loved ones in a safe, clean and personal environment.

In addition, there is a visiting hairdresser, nail artist and a range of therapies including reflexology.

Food and nutrition are vitally important and here at Mathieson House, the resident chef offers the highest standards of healthy and tasty meals prepared on site.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 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
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Mirelle Fyfie (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (16)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (16)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • To arrange a viewing, please contact the care home or email directly

Parking

  • A visitor car park is available for those visiting

Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) Reviews (9)

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Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.167) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) has 9 reviews.

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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities are wonderful. It’s such a nice home. Very clean and well-equipped. Staff are amazing. Friendly and engaging, and they really seem to enjoy their work and genuinely care about doing the job well with professionalism and empathy. Food quality and choice are excellent. I feel at ease knowing
that my mother is safe, secure and being well looked after.
Reply from Kirstene Feenan, Marketing at Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We're really glad you and your family are happy at Mathieson House; it really is a home filled with wonderful people. Best wishes, Renaissance Care.

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Review from Thomas G (Resident) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I arrived here nearly two years ago and was impressed with the home. Changes in management meant that standards appeared to drop somewhat, particularly in relation to the kitchen/dining room arrangements. The current manager has rectified the situation in many ways and indeed has improved standards
overall in the home. The manager's task is very difficult as while we are all treated well, several residents appear to need one to one attention, which means all the staff are kept very busy and cleanliness standards drop a little.
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Review from Linda K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My blind, 91yrs, wheelchair user mother has been a resident for nearly 13months in Mathieson House.
Hoping for many changes, badly needed 5 managers in a year! - At last, a caring, hardworking, responsible manager to steady this care home. With the addition of a good activities person, also front of
office help, at last, these people have slowly affected changes to support some wonderful human beings. (staff) Thank you for supporting my mother.
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Review from I T (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was the first time my 92-year-old mum had expereinced respite care. I could not have chosen a better care home for her to be in.
The management and staff were all excellent. The standard of decor and cleanliness was to a very high standard. The food was plentiful and nutritious. I would have no
hesitation in using Mathieson House again. My mum thoroughly enjoyed her stay there.
Reply from Stephen Colquhoun, Home Manager at Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Many thanks for leaving your review. We take pride in delivering an excellent service for all our residents here at Mathieson House. We hope to see mum again soon. Many thanks Stephen.

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Review from Margaret M (Niece of Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice home. Friendly staff, very helpful. Will recommend this home to friends.
Reply from Stephen Colquhoun, Home Manager at Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review for Mathieson House. It was a pleasure having your uncle for a short stay and look forward to his return.

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Review from William M (Husband of Resident) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My wife is now settling in, gets on with the staff.
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Review from Ben W (Respite Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have tried many care homes throughout Edinburgh for respite for my Grandmother. After finding Mathieson House this was a miracle. Could not ask for a better service.


The care home itself is immaculate, such a friendly team that bend over backwards to accommodate the person in respite

and their family. For example getting in diabetic ice cream. I was asked if I wanted to go and eat but had just eaten a huge meal. The food smelt delicious. Her room was amazing and very clean.


The team, I wish I could mention names, were fantastic with everyone. It is nice to see people being treated with respect.


The only small issue is that some clothes of my Grandmother have been mislaid but the team are looking for them and will get in touch with the family once found.


We have already booked my Grandmother in 2 more times.


Matheson House is great value for money and cannot speak highly enough of the place.


Wish as a family we had found this place a long time ago.

Reply from Elaine Forsyth, Manager at Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Thank you for taking the time to review our service here at Mathieson House.
We aim to promote high standards of care and encourage participation from family and residents at all times. We endeavour to provide a service based on the uniqueness of the individual in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
We do value feedback so that we can work together in providing a professional service to others and this is an excellent way of improving the service we offer.
We are happy to hear that your relative enjoyed their stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you and your relative back to Mathieson House very soon!

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent a week of respite. She had a wonderful time. On arrival, she believed she was staying in a lovely 4* hotel! So kind, lovely care and a beautiful room. She was so happy. She was v well cared for, baths or showers daily. Good food and they even got in diabetic ice cream as she is a type
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Staff were wonderful - all of them!
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Review from Sheila C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and care level is superb.
The interaction with the staff and residents is first class.
My mother is very happy and enjoys the company.
My mother is eating very well and hopefully will gain weight.
My mother feels very safe and secure.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.167)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.167) out of 10 for Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 1 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 4.917 for Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.917
  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 3.25 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4 = 0.25
  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: 28 Nov 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Good (4)
How good is our setting?
Adequate (3)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Mirelle

Mirelle Fyvie

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2020

Mirelle is a caring and compassionate manager who builds her care home based on respect and understanding. This is true for her professional staff team but also for her residents whose independence and needs always come first.


Mirelle and the people within Letham have been on a journey over the last 24 months, thriving as relationships and friendships blossom.


With a wealth of experience, Mirelle will fill you with confidence and trust that you or your loved ones are in the right home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

What types of Care is Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) have?

There are 16 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)?

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

How far is Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House) to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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