Galahill House

Barr Road, Galashiels TD1 3HX
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  • Galahill House, Galashiels
A secluded, tranquil home on the edge of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.

Galahill House is set in its own lovely mature gardens, with hillside, ponds, birds and wildlife on the doorstep.

Galahill House is an elegant traditional stone building, with large windows letting in plenty of light. The shared dining and living areas are beautifully appointed and look out onto the grounds and gardens. The home has room for 22 residents on two floors.

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Care Provided by Galahill House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jenny Hunter (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Galahill House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,880
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,880

  • Fees are tailored to the individual and are dependant on many factors, exact pricing can be discussed with the care home Manager.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Galahill House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Galahill House Reviews (3)

7.1

Galahill House has a Review Score of 7.1 (7.125) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Galahill House has 3 reviews.

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall good. Food could be improved given the fees that are charged.
Activities seem to be irregular. I don't think there is an activity-focused member of staff at present. Certainly nothing taking place at the moment.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring and capable team of carers look after the residents of Galahill House.
The communal areas have recently been decorated and are very pleasant to sit in.
The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained.
Activities are offered Monday to Friday to residents who wish to participate.
The rooms are well-cleaned daily.

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Review from Sylvia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has now resided in Galahill House for nine months. During that time my views have remained the same. I may add that the continual dedication and tender loving person-centred care from all staff are outstanding. There are also various daily activities that the residents can participate in if they
wish, from dominoes to singing and light seated exercise in the comfort of the delightful, newly refurbished lounge. There is also a fabulous new coffee area with lovely comfy seating for you and your loved one to have a coffee/tea and a chat. So would just like to thank all the staff members across the board - give yourselves a good pat on the back. You are doing an awesome job.

Reply from Alison Grant, Manager at Galahill House

Thank you for your review, we are more than appreciative of your views and hope to continue the best of care.


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Current Review Score: 7.1 (7.125)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.1 (7.125) out of 10 for Galahill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 3.917 for Galahill House is calculated as follows: ( (2 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 3.917

  • b) 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 3.208 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Galahill 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.8 = 0.208

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 9 Sep 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)
How good is our leadership? Good

(4)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Very good

(5)
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.

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Meet the Team (1)

Jenny

Jenny Hunter

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2011

Jenny started with Mansfield Care as a domestic worker, quickly progressing through roles to become Home Manager of Galahill House in October 2024. Over 14 years, she gained valuable experience and developed a deep love for her residents and team. Jenny finds it rewarding to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and now can’t imagine working anywhere else. Outside of work, her greatest joy is her son, and to recharge, she enjoys walking in the hills, finding peace in the fresh air.


One of her favourite parts of the week is the coffee afternoon at Galahill, where residents, the team, and prospective residents connect in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Jenny’s journey at Mansfield Care is a testament to her commitment and passion for her role.


Frequently Asked Questions about Galahill House

What types of Care is Galahill House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Galahill House provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Galahill House have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Galahill House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Galahill House to the centre of Galashiels?

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