Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

7 Kevock Road, Lasswade EH18 1HT
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9.5 120 Reviews
  • Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home, Lasswade
Barchester Drummond Grange is located on the edge of Lasswade, a picturesque village on the river North Esk and only six miles from Edinburgh.

It provides support to younger adults with physical disabilities who have a range of underlying conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spinal or brain injuries. The care home is able to support those requiring life support equipment.


Staff organise social and recreational programmes and generate a calm, homely atmosphere in the home. The home's care workers are experienced and skilled in meeting all individuals care needs now and in the future.

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Care Provided by Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 114 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alina Brehar (Senior General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (114)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,296

  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home Reviews (120)

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Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home has 120 reviews.

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Review from R S (Wife of Resident) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband is a resident I can't thank them enough for all they do. Fantastic management and care staff. The care home is beautiful and clean and the care staff are wonderful and great with the residents keeping them well.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from J D (Friend of Resident) published on 14 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a happy lovely place. My friend is popular and enjoys being here.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from S B (Friend of Resident) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to let everyone know that the care, support and understanding of each individual resident at Drummond Grange is excellent. Providing constant care and compassion to residents and their families during this very difficult time has remained professional and support individual needs, family
requests as well as their own staff.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the service here at Drummond Grange. I will ensure that the staff are made aware of this. We always strive to do our very best for the residents and to be here to support families and friends also. Thank you once again and I look forward to your continued support.


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Review from Grant M (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Mum has been at Drummond Grange for almost a year now, and her quality of life has improved continually. She is so much happier every time we visit her and being highly sociable has thrived being amongst new friends.
It has been a challenging year for everyone, and the facilities Drummond Grange
provided to allow visits is fantastic to keep viral contact going.
The staff are all great and so accommodating.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from A O (Sister of Resident) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

No issues, my sister seems well looked after which is all I can hope for. Bedroom always clean and tidy. I'm always treated with respect when visiting.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Helen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home, and beautiful grounds. All staff very friendly, you can phone at any time. Nothing is a bother for the staff. Meals are excellent.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means such a lot to the staff.


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Review from F G (Brother of Resident) published on 12 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were very friendly and efficient. Because of covid, the meeting was sone in a room with a perspex screen which you entered from outside. This was a well-thought option to be able to see and speak to your resident. Well done all involved.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you very much for your positive comments. I will ensure that staff are made aware.


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Review from D P (Aunt of Resident) published on 12 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I just feel that my nephew is not always as clean as he could be. Most of the staff are very caring.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

I am so sorry to hear that, please feel free to speak with myself or any of the Nursing staff the next time you visit.


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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My late husband and daughter resided here. My daughter now does. Have never had any issues or problems with this provider. I/we are extremely happy with everything. I would recommend this care home to everyone.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words. Feedback from family is always appreciated by staff.


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Review from Dorothy W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent room for a visit and I don't need my mask. We can be seen without masks which helps.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review and we are pleased to hear that the homes designated meeting suite is providing a positive visitor experience for you and your loved one. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Yvonne M (Sister of Resident) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother has only been in Drummond Grange since August. Settled in well and really pleased with the transition from his other placement. Staff are very friendly and helpful. So far they are meeting all my brother's personal and medical needs.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Frank P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter needs a lot of attention 24/7. She seems to be well looked after. The place looks very comfortable. I'm very happy she's there.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from M R (Niece of Resident) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home has been very good with the care and information provided during this difficult time. They are doing their best during outdoor visits, but with our unpredictable Scottish weather, I feel for the residents who are coming out of a warm environment and having to cope with often wet and windy
weather with no substantial shelter. Looking ahead to autumn and winter visits, perhaps outdoor heaters may be helpful.

Reply from Eleanor Wilson, General Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review; we now have an indoor visiting room which is proving very popular. I hope you will take advantage of this on your next visit.


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Review from Tom P (Son of Resident) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The visit was done through the Covid-19. The staff were organised and very attentive. It was an outside visit. Hopefully, the visits can be returned to the inside, due to the changeable weather.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Joan A (Sister of Resident) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My brother has been well cared for, for over five years.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Karin S (Friend of Resident) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found staff to have been very supportive in what has been a very strange time. They have kept me informed at all times re visiting and how my friend has been.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Irene G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank the staff enough for the care they are giving my mum at this horrendous time for you all. To go into work every day knowing the risks you are taking is above and beyond, and I applaud you all for your dedication.
It is 5-weeks now since I have seen my mum - I've missed her birthday,
Mother's Day and Easter with her - but I know she is in hands who care for her. She is not the easiest of people to care for, but the staff know her well and know when to approach and when to "back off."
I'll never be able to thank you all enough.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Avril J (Friend of Resident) published on 14 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

From the reception desk, right through the home Staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful. Myself and three other visitors had lunch, which was enjoyable. Afterwards, there was music and dancing. My resident friend fairly came alive during this. Her room was very cold, so I mentioned it to a carer, who
said it had been noted that the radiator wasn't working and it would be fixed. We left at 3.20 and it hadn't been repaired. I trust that it was fixed later.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Kenneth P (Son of Resident) published on 3 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I can do nothing but sing the praises of all the staff we came into contact with during Mum's residence at the home over the past three years. Everyone was lovely, very kind and caring and always had time for a chat when we visited.
Amazing facilities, rooms were spotless and the food always
looked and smelled very good.
The staff couldn't do enough for Mum and were so caring, right to the end of her life.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Maureen F (Cousin of Resident) published on 2 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my cousin regularly. I am always impressed by the friendliness of all the nursing staff and other staff. They always ask how are you today? Which shows their concern by the relatives. My cousin has had on a few occasions, some concerning problems which were dealt with quickly and professionally.
My cousin is very happy and contented here. I wouldn't wish to have him anywhere else.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.543)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10 for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.543 for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (366 Excellents x 5) + (167 Goods x 4) + (31 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 573 Ratings = 4.543

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Drummond Grange Care Home is based on 46 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 114 registered maximum number of service users is 22.8, which has been reached with 46 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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: 25 Jul 2024

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

(5)
How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Good

(4)
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 (17)

Alina

Alina Brehar

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Alina and I am the General Manager here at Drummond Grange. Welcome to our website!


Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.


I joined the home in 2008 previously in the role of Deputy General Manager before becoming the home's General Manager in September 2022. I qualified as a General Nurse in 2003 starting my career in Romania before moving to the UK in 2006.


I have 16 years of experience working with younger people and those living with Dementia and am passionate about ensuring all of our residents receive the best possible care and experience. I and my team look forward to welcoming you to our home.


I look forward to welcoming you to our home.


Ana

Ana Balaj

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Anamaria Balaj
Deputy Manager
Anamaria is our Deputy Manager here at Drummond Grange. After training as a nurse in Romanian Ana came to Drummond full time in 2014 as a Carer and quickly moved up the ranks to Senior carer, Nurse, Senior Nurse, and Charge nurse before becoming the home's deputy manager in 2022. Ana has a real passion for not only providing the best clinical care for our residents but also for emotional and mental and is a massive advocate to the activity team and carers in supporting them provide the very best al round care for our residents. When Ana is not working she enjoys spending time with her family including her daughter Sara who often comes into the home to visit everyone.


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David Krage-Smith

Job Title: Administrator

David Krage-Smith
Administrator
David Krage-Smith has been the Home Administrator at Drummond Grange since 2021. Having worked in care homes for the past 6 years and before that working in management/HR roles, David has a wealth of experience. David is always willing to help wherever possible and it’s not unusual to see him with a hoover in hand.


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Mary MacDonald

Job Title: No Clinical Manager

Mary McDonald
Non-Clinical Service Manager
Mary is the Non-Clinical Service Manager here at Drummond Grange and has been here since the home opened in 1993. Mary has worked in many roles in the home including domestic and activities so holds a wide knowledge of all of the non-clinical roles here at Drummond. In 2016, she was named a Divisional Winner for Home Administration Champion in the Barchester Care Awards. When Mary is not at work she is kept busy with her four grandchildren who she spends a lot of time with.


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Chris Lewis

Job Title: Head Chef

Hello, My name is Chris and I am the Head Chef here at Drummond Grange. At Drummond Grange, we strive to provide a wonderful choice of beautiful, delicious and nutritious meals so that our residence needs are not only met but exceeded.


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Brian Arthur

Job Title: Head of Melville Community

Brian Arthur
Head of Melville Community
My Name is Brian I have been a nurse all told for nearly 16 years. Having studied at Napier University in Edinburgh. I have worked with Barchester altogether for around 12 years I first joined as part of the night shift team which I have done for 7 years. Being in charge of a unit has its own challenges one of which I relish. Making a real difference in our residents' lives is a wonderful thing to see for most of our residents we become a surrogate family. It is important to us all that a strong family feel is important.


My life outside Drummond is all about my family including my two dogs and of course my football team shhhhhh. Be it as a resident, staff member or volunteer come join us you won’t regret it.


Gail

Gail Clapperton

Job Title: Head of Pentland Community

Gail Clapperton
Head of Pentland
Gail heads a team of dedicated nurses and carers on our Pentland unit. She qualified from the Royal Infirmary in 1991 and started working for Barchester in 2000 working in a few of our homes in various roles including charge nurse, deputy manager and home manager. She returned to work at Drummond Grange in 2019. She is very passionate about her work and involves herself in all aspects of the unit's workings. Gail is helped by her ‘assistant’ Rosie, her rescue dog who will often come to work with her.


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Angelita Mamauag

Job Title: Head of Buccleuch Community

Angelita Mamauag
Head of Buccleuch Community
Angelita is one of our Charge Nurses here at Drummond and is head of our Buccleuch unit. Qualifying as a nurse in the Philippines in 1992, Angelita spent time working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia before coming to the UK in 2006 to work for the NHS. In 2018 she started working as a peripatetic nurse for Barchester before becoming a full-time charge nurse in Drummond in 2022. When she’s not at work she enjoys Philippian church charity organisations and leading the church choir.


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Laarni Tolentino

Job Title: Head of Melville Community

Laarni Tolentino
Charge Nurse
Laarni, is one of our Charge Nurses and head of our Melville unit here at Drummond Grange. She trained as a nurse in the Philippines qualifying in 1995 before coming to Scotland and continuing her training in 2003 as a senior care in our other Barchester homes before qualifying as a nurse and moving to Drummond in 2005. When Laarni is not at work she enjoys hosting her large family and adding to her large collection of handbags.


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Katie Nicolson

Job Title: Head of Activities

Katie Nicolson
Head of Activities
Katie Nicolson has been our Head of activities here at Drummond since August 2023 beforehand she worked as an activity assistant in the home for two years. Before coming to Drummond Katie had worked in many care roles over the years and studied Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret’s University and was awarded a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology at the start of 2022. Katie loves being part of the Activity department here at Drummond Grange and bringing new and exciting opportunities and experiences to the residents. When she’s not at work Katie is a local Girl Guide leader and youth leader for her church's youth group.


Susanne

Susanne Watson

Job Title: Resident Ambassador

Susanne
Resident Ambassador
Hi, my name is Susanne and I am Drummond Granges resident ambassador. I have been in Drummond Grange since March. As an ambassador, I want to keep the home a nice place to live help with other concerns and to be the voice of the residents. I have a husband and a four-year-old little girl who both visit the home often. Before coming to Drummond I worked in the financial industry as a manager and mentor as well as a health, well-being and engagement coach. I now use my previous skills to help in my role as ambassador and love that through this role I can continue to help others.


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Susan Vaughan

Job Title: Home Trainer

Susan Vaughan
Home Trainer
Hi, I’m Susan I joined Barchester in 2017, working across the 4 Barchester homes in the Edinburgh area. Coming to Barchester has allowed me to combine my passions of Health and Social care and training. Before my role in Barchester, I was a trainer in retail and a Support Worker for adults with learning disabilities. I am passionate about ensuring everyone who attends our Barchester training has a positive experience that allows them to carry on shining in the care homes for our fantastic residents


Outside work, I enjoy live music going to gigs and spending my free time with my family and friends. My daughter is a regular visitor to the homes and loves joining in the many activities that our amazing homes organise.


Ryan

Ryan Irving

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Ryan Irving
Activity Assistant
Ryan joined the activity team in February 2024 having previously worked in finance and investing. Coming to Drummond for a complete change and looking for a more rewarding and fulfilling job Ryan throws himself into everything he does with enthusiasm and energy and is loving his time here at Drummond.


Rosie

Rosie Clapperton

Job Title: Pet Therapy Dog

Rosie
Pet Therapy Dog
Rosie is a regular face here at Drummond Grange especially in our Pentland unit as she is Head of Pentland unit’s Gail’s Clapperton’s dog. Everyone loves it when Rosie comes to work and she has very quickly become part of the team here at Drummond Grange.


Nursing

Nursing Team

Job Title: Nursing Team

Members of the Nursing Team


As a Registered Nurse at a Drummond Grange care home, we look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.


We’ll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on our professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. As a Registered Nurses (RGN), we have the autonomy to do things the right way


Care Practitioner

Care Practitioner Team

Job Title: Care Practitioner Team

Care Practitioners


As Care Practitioners at a Drummond Grange care home, we carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so we are trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give us real scope to make a difference in the lives of our residents


Care

Care Team

Job Title: Care Team

Members of the Care team
Care Assistants
As Care Assistants at Drummond Grange Care Home, we help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. We assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day is different, and our work is as varied as it is rewarding. As Care Assistants, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.