Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

1 Kinmylies Way, Inverness IV3 8TP
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9.0 4 Reviews
  • Kinmylies Lodge Care Home, Inverness
Kinmylies Lodge is a self-contained specialist unit offering a supportive and caring environment for those recovering from acute or enduring mental illness. The relaxed and comfortable atmosphere dispels any myths associated with mental health.

Situated in an attractive location with panoramic views of the Caledonian Canal and surrounding mountain ranges, the care home has easy access to transport, hospitals and social opportunities within the community.

Kinmylies has been in operation for more than 21 years and caters for clients affected by a variety of conditions. Full assessments are carried out by the staff to ensure that individual needs are met.

Close links have been forged with psychiatric and paramedical services throughout the UK in order to provide the most appropriate and up-to-date care.

Hotel services such as dietary, domestic and laundry are available to all service users. However, everyone is encouraged at all times to maintain as independent a lifestyle as possible. Service users are encouraged to participate in a variety of domestic and social activities to facilitate rehabilitation.

Family, friends and visitors are welcome at any time and there is always a variety of refreshments readily available for them. Visits may be arranged by contacting the home manager or the head office in Inverness or by simply dropping in. The manager will be pleased to give conducted tours or answer any questions.

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Care Provided by Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 18 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Other Care Provided
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bruce Mason (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Young adults with mental illness
    • Ages from 18 to 65
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (18)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016
    • Number of floors: 1

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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Kinmylies Lodge Care Home Reviews (4)

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Kinmylies Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.965) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kinmylies Lodge Care Home has 4 reviews.

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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Resident) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming, lovely staff and well run. My son has been a resident there for 7 years and he is very happy and content, which in turn takes a weight off my mind i.e. knowing that he is safe and well cared for. As his mother, I too benefit from the kindness and help from manager and staff, as nothing
is ever too much trouble and management is very approachable.

Reply from Bruce Mason, Care Home Manager at Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words, I will pass your comments on to the team.


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Review from Stuart C (Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kinmylies is a good care home, it looks after the residents very well and is not frightened of getting involved with any problems that arise. The food and cleanliness are first class. The care home organises trips to events that the residents enjoy and other activities such as bike rides and walking,
they try to keep the residents occupied.

Reply from Bruce Mason, Care Home Manager at Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely comments Stuart.
Kind regards


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Review from Allan D (Brother of Resident) published on 30 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Kinmylies provides outstanding care and close attention to my brother's well-being and quality of life.
The facilities at Kinmylies are well-managed and presented in good order at all times.
My brother when I question him is very happy in his surroundings and relationships with the team
Professional operators in my view.

Reply from Bruce Mason, Care Home Manager at Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words, it is a great pleasure to work with your brother.


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Review from Diane M (Mother of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the wonderful care and attention given to our daughter. We have no reason to complain, on the contrary, to praise the staff for their dedication and empathy given to our daughter. The meals are to the highest standard and are beautifully presented. The staff and management do a
lot of activities with the residents which is both stimulating and fun for them.
If I need any advice from the team they give it to me straight away to which I am very grateful.
Overall, it is a very well run home and I will highly recommend it to everyone. Kinmylies is the best.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.965)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.965) out of 10 for Kinmylies Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 3 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 4.882 for Kinmylies Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (30 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 34 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 4.083 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kinmylies Lodge Care Home is based on 3 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25

    • 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 18 registered maximum number of service users is 3.6. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 3.6 = 0.833

  • 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: 4 Oct 2022

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

(5)
How good is our leadership? Very good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Very good

(5)
How well is care and support planned? Good

(4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (1)

Bruce

Bruce Mason

Job Title: Care Home Manager

We are dedicated to ensuring the physical and mental well-being of our residents at Kinmylies Lodge. We ensure that care plans are tailored for each resident to give them the full support they need.


I qualified as a general nurse in 1993 and then developed a passion for mental health nursing, qualifying in this area in 2000. The majority of my nursing experience has been spent at Kinmylies Lodge and I have managed the home for over 6 years.


It is wonderful to see people in our care develop skills, and regain confidence and self-esteem as they move through the recovery process. The ability to be with someone from an acute setting all the way to their own accommodation is hugely rewarding.


Our home is designed to let in lots of natural light, which creates a bright and nurturing environment for our residents and the enclosed garden adds to this feeling of tranquillity and provides a fantastic space for relaxation.


Our holistic approach to care ensures that every day is filled with engaging activities. We offer a busy programme and our residents can partake in activities like our pamper groups, walking, cycling and mindful meditation. Our life skills kitchen, a new addition to the home, is a bright space where we encourage residents to learn important domestic skills to improve their independence.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kinmylies Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Kinmylies Lodge Care Home registered for?

Mental Health Condition & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Kinmylies Lodge Care Home provide?

Independent Living Training & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Kinmylies Lodge Care Home have?

There are 18 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Kinmylies Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Kinmylies Lodge Care Home to the centre of Inverness?

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