Guthrie House Care Home

12 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh EH16 6RZ
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9.5 52 Reviews
  • Guthrie House Care Home, Edinburgh
Guthrie House Care Home is located in Edinburgh's Liberton area and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A720 city bypass. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is less than one mile away.

This brand new purpose built home has been tastefully decorated to a high standard and offers accommodation in single occupancy rooms, all of which are with en-suite facilities.

Guthrie House provides TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms and secure enclosed gardens for residents to relax and enjoy. Separate dining rooms, where residents can socialise at meal times, are also available. Traditional home cooking using fresh produce is served.

Residents may benefit from the regular visits made to the home by an experienced hair stylist and qualified chiropodist. The home can also arrange for complementary therapies for residents.

The home employs an activities therapist that co-ordinates a varied programme for residents.

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Care Provided by Guthrie House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shirley Ramsay (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (88)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (85)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Guthrie House Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Guthrie House Care Home Reviews (52)

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Guthrie House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.499) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Guthrie House Care Home has 52 reviews.

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Review from Brian C (Brother of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff to be helpful and polite to me and provided a tea or coffee when I have been visiting my sister.

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Review from Ronnie M (Husband of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm 100% pleased with my wife's care and all the staff are so nice too. The food, her room etc are all perfect for her needs. Overall I'm extremely happy with my wife's care.

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Review from G W (Husband of Resident) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most satisfying feature of this care home is the staff, who from management down are highly caring, professional and proficient. My wife is treated with the utmost dignity and respect, as are, to my observation, all other residents. The staff are happy and display the utmost courtesy to visitors.
It is heartening to be greeted, on visiting, with a smile and a welcome. It is clear that the management are working tirelessly to maintain and improve standards throughout with engagement and communication with relatives a priority. Overall, an excellent establishment.

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Review from Robert M (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I contacted the reception area to arrange the use of a room for my brother's and sister to have a pre-Christmas celebration with my mother (99 years old) who is a resident. Not only was the room available as scheduled and nicely set up, coffee, tea and soft drinks were provided, together with biscuits.
The family provided the sandwiches and cakes and it was a very enjoyable day. Well done Guthrie House Care Home.

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Review from Maria W (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother was a resident at this care home until she died this November 2024.
She was well looked after and loved by the excellent caring staff. Everyone of the staff were special. Mum died at the care home. All the family were there throughout the final week of her life having travelled from England
and the USA to see her and spend time with her. The staff were amazing to us offering us food, drinks and comfort. We can't thank you enough. Look no further than this care home for your loved ones, you won't be disappointed! So grateful for the care they gave our Mum.

Reply from Claire Cole, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback on your experience at Guthrie House. We're so glad to hear that we were able to give you the best possible care experience in such a difficult time. Wishing you and your family all the best.


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Review from Alison L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Guthrie House Care Home for 16 months and although she is unable to communicate verbally she always seems to still have her feistiness and character shining through due to the care and support she receives from all of the lovely staff at the home. Always feel walking in that any member
of staff you encounter will speak or smile and I always do the same, Mum seems to be doing well, eating better than when at home.

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Review from Angela S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very pleased with my mother-in-law being cared for in Guthrie. My only concern is the difficulty understanding the carer's while taking a telephone call, the language barrier is very difficult, so it's very frustrating.

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Review from Alfred M (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was my mother's 99th birthday on the 9th of October. The staff were excellent, they went out of their way to make my mother and family happy. The staff are always helpful.

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Review from Lynn D (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Guthrie House is a lovely care home. Mum has settled and is well looked after. The care staff are fantastic, they are welcoming and have Mum's best interests at heart. I have a great relationship with the staff including the management team. They involve me in Mum's care and keep me updated at all times.
I couldn't wish for a better setting for Mum. Thanks to everyone.

Reply from Maisie Lawrence, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for sharing your positive review of Guthrie House. Our team are dedicated to creating a welcoming, homely environment where all residents feel comfortable and well cared for, so it's wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in well. We're also glad that you feel involved in her care and that communication with our team has been positive. Take care and we wish you a lovely day.


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Review from Michelle R (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Guthrie House, my mum has been there for over two years now and we are delighted with how well looked after she is. The staff know her very well and they are always so lovely and friendly. They know all of the family and even my two small children look forward to going to see granny. They are
always happy to have us and really support us having the best visit that we can. Even small token gestures like offering us drinks, biscuits etc to share mealtimes which is so precious these days. Every resident has a birthday cake made for their birthday too which is always a really special touch as well.

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Review from S B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Into Guthrie House for Mum's birthday. Staff set up a room with some banners and we took in afternoon tea. It was a nice way of getting some family together - always pleases Mum to see the great-grandkids happy.

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Review from S G (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Guthrie House for over two years now, and the care she receives is excellent. My mother is now fully immobile, so needs help with everything, and this is never too much trouble for the carers. She is always well-dressed, and there are always carers on hand to help with
her needs. Special shout out to one gentleman on the 3rd floor, whose cheery disposition helps make for a good atmosphere. A very cheerful place.

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Review from Susan H (Sister of Resident) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister is a resident, and she is extremely difficult with complex problems, and the staff have looked after her very well indeed. My brother and I have recently visited from the South, and we are very pleased with Guthrie House. They are very kind and caring.

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Review from A B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home was very welcoming and friendly.
Room lovely and clean, and all staff very helpful.

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Review from Ryan W (Grandson of Resident) published on 6 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandad was in Guthrie House Care Home and as a family we were very pleased with his care. The staff were wonderful.

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Review from Leanne A (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has recently moved to Guthrie House Care Home and I cannot thank the staff enough for their warm and friendly welcome to Mum and all the family.
She has settled in really well and is happy to be there. She was taken out on a Joy Ride trip which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Rest assured, she is
in safe and capable professional hands.
Thank you to all staff at Guthrie, great job.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was so well looked after in this care home. We were always welcomed and looked after by the wonderful staff in this home. Everyone is so friendly, from managers, carers and housekeepers. We were impressed by the quality of the food and the lovely home baking. We would recommend this care home.

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Review from Raymond G (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

There are no doubt some genuine caring individuals on the care staff, and to those that cared for my friend, I thank them sincerely. I regret that further comment cannot be made as it would not comply with the Review Policy.

Reply from Katie Barnett, Marketing Executive at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad our team were able to provide so much support during your visits to see your friend. A big ‘thank you’ for all your kind wishes and gifts for the team too. Supporting friends and family is an important part of our overall care and support for residents and it’s lovely for the team to feel appreciated. If you would like to discuss any concerns further then please reach out to us at the home or alternatively you can contact us on https://www.fshc.co.uk/feedback-complaints/. Our home manager would like to wish you well and thank you for all of the time you spent in the home.


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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thanks to all the wonderful staff in Guthrie House for your kindness and consideration shown to my late father. He was so happy in your care and we felt so reassured by your kindness.

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Review from C F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thanks Guthrie care team. Your care is awesome. We have felt so supported with the process of moving Gran into a care home. Your kindness has been overwhelming to say the least. The staff are a great team and the home is so welcoming and full of fun. I won't estate to recommend your care home.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.499)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.499) out of 10 for Guthrie House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.590 for Guthrie House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 210 Ratings = 4.59

  • 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 4.909 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Guthrie House Care Home is based on 16 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 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.909

  • 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 May 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

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How good is our leadership? Good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Adequate

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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)

Shirley

Shirley Ramsey

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

With nearly 30 years of leadership in health and social care, Shirley Ramsay is dedicated to providing exceptional person-centred care and empowering her staff to achieve positive outcomes. Her extensive experience includes pivotal roles at Leonard Cheshire, Scottish Autism, and ELCAP, where she consistently achieved top ratings from the Care Inspectorate.


Since joining Guthrie House in April, she has been inspired by the talented and dedicated team. Shirley holds numerous qualifications, including an SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care and is an intermediate trainer in Positive Behavioural Support.


Passionate about outdoor activities, Shirley enjoys swimming, kayaking, jogging, and spending time with her family and friends.


Her greatest pride is her two incredible daughters.


Shirley believes choosing a care home should involve support, transparency, and kindness. She thrives on the diverse challenges of her role and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of residents and their families.


Frequently Asked Questions about Guthrie House Care Home

What types of Care is Guthrie House Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Guthrie House Care Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Guthrie House Care Home have?

There are 88 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Guthrie House Care Home?

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

How far is Guthrie House Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?

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