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 Ian T (Partner of Resident) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My partner has been so well looked after on Skye's unit in Guthrie House Care Home. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. I am always welcomed by the manager and the team and I even stay for some meals with my wife. The care is 120%- I would highly recommend Guthrie House to anyone
needing good quality care.

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Review from Christine T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is currently staying at Guthrie House Care Home. The care, respect, compassion and dedication of all the amazing care staff, nurses and Management is outstanding! Knowing that mum is happy and content makes me happy and at ease knowing that she is being well looked after. Thank you so much!

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Review from Ruth C (Niece of Resident) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Firstly, the care for my aunt was good but I moved her as her mind was regressing as she had no one to talk to as even on a non Dementia floor none of the other residents could communicate. The problem I have, and still ongoing, is that the finance department is refusing to communicate with me over
funds they have overcharged me. On the 1st of April, the Scottish Government increased the amount paid for personal and nursing care to those self-funding. This would have made a big difference to me but the finance department has remained silent despite taking this up with the administrator, the manager, and head office. You are not permitted to speak to the finance department directly. This is not the first time that I have had issues with them. I was accused of not paying when they had not taken it themselves. I am prepared to take the matter to the small claims court and will involve the Care Commission as they should have the power to stop this from happening to anyone else.

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

Unfortunately, this isn’t an appropriate forum to respond in any detail about finances or financial queries. There has been ongoing dialog about your situation and we have received further correspondence from you in the last few days and are in the process of responding to you. In the meantime, the home manager has been in touch with you and this should be your first point of contact for further queries.


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Review from Lauren M (Niece of Resident) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt lives in Guthrie House and has been so well looked after since she arrived in November 2021. She has a lovely room with spectacular city views and is helped into the garden to potter around. Her care is excellent, and she wants for nothing. She/we cannot praise the staff highly enough for their
commitment and dedication. You are always welcomed with a friendly smile and made to feel at home.

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

Thank you, Lauren, for your comments about your recent experience at Guthrie House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.


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Review from Marion A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all very caring and attentive to my relative. The home has a great activity team and it is great to see what they are doing on the Facebook page, this really engages the residents. I am also impressed by the management as they keep us updated on what is happening and also know my relative
when I need to call, which is good.

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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the wonderful team of Guthrie who made Dad's birthday so special. I cannot commend you enough for the care he has received which I feel is second to none. His birthday celebration was beyond our expectations so thank you for the wonderful spread put on. It was amazing for us all to be together
as a family to share Dad's special day. You are all amazing and doing a great job.

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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has lived in Guthrie House Care Home for almost a year and I am so glad this was the home we chose - her care has been exceptional and all the staff are lovely, kind, caring and always smiling. Her room is beautifully decorated with a nice outlook which makes her happy. We are always kept
informed and most importantly have been welcomed with exceptional visits. Thank you!

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Guthrie House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.


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Review from Markus F (Friend of Resident) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A huge thanks to all the team who made my friend's final few months so much better. I was always made to feel extremely welcome and my friend felt very comfortable in the home. There were plenty of activities for them to do which meant they were included and met other people. The staff were also excellent
and kept me up to date with how my friend was doing. I can't thank them enough.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you, Markus, for your kind comments about our care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Guthrie House Care Home. We are so sorry to hear about your friend but are pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectations and treated them with dignity and the compassion they deserved during their time at our home. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.


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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the manager and the team for the kindness shown with such care and compassion in my mother's last days. Sadly she didn't live long at Guthrie but we knew she was coming into your care for what would be her end of life. You provided this to a level I can never thank you enough for but over
and above we as a family felt looked after. Mother lived longer than expected but thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the time we were able to share.

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Review from Muriel S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was treated with care and respect throughout the three short months she was resident at Guthrie House Care Home. She said she felt comfortable and safe and was well looked after. I always found the staff to be approachable, welcoming and very helpful and was always kept informed if staff were
concerned about her health. Guthrie House Care home handled my mothers rapidly deteriorating health professionally and with respect for her and my family. They handled her passing with great sensitivity and care.

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Review from A D (Friend of Resident) published on 15 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for the care given to our old friend who was looked after beyond anything we ever expected. It was amazing to see him able to spend his last days in the care of such an amazing team. We will be forever grateful to you all for making him happy in his last few months. Brilliant care and lovely
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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where to begin from the moment we met, we felt confident, happy and reassured that our mum would be cared for. The team just exudes compassion but with humor and they just get it. We will be forever grateful for the kindness, compassion and support to not only mum but also the family. Difficult to adhere
in these times, I would like to add that the staff are such helpful nurses.

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Review from A F (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was with trepidation that we looked for care for our father. Covid still loomed and we felt fearful. We were overwhelmed by the honesty and openness of the manager and reassured by the pathways in place to protect people. Dad has settled in so well. We can now take him out with safety measures. We
can visit regularly and enjoy the banter of this kind acting staff team. The lady in the office is a delight and so is the manager. The carers overwhelm you with their commitment especially being aware of the challenges and concerns not only of dad but just in general. We are so pleased we reached this decision to place dad in Guthrie. Thank you all just isn't enough. By the way, Facebook photos are fab.

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Review from George M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is without question that my father-in-law got nearly three more quality years of life due to the care he received at Guthrie House. The staff from management through to nurses, carers, support staff etc were professional and friendly and became a second family to my father-in-law. Thank you for all
you did for him.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience at Guthrie House Care Home. We are so sorry to hear about your father-in-law, but pleased you felt he received great care and hope that his time at our home did see some friendships flourish, especially with the care team. If there is anything more we can do for you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out.


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Review from Brenda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was very hard to come to terms mum couldn't look after herself. I needn't have worried. She has settled in with no problems, the staff are so friendly and caring, very respectful of mum's needs. Highlights having a hairdresser on-site, she's there every Monday morning, had a movie afternoon, and
painting classes. She's looking forward to when the bingo starts. Loneliness was a problem before she moved in but not now. Thanks to everyone who works here.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was a scary prospect moving my mum into a home, but we have been so re-assured by the kindness and caring attitudes of the whole team. Thank you so much and you all deserve a medal. Five-star team.

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Review from K W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Massive thank you to all the staff at Guthrie House Care Home who have nursed my dear mother, sister, gran and aunty with the utmost care and compassion. We could not have wished or hoped for better care in her final stage of life. The care and support we too received was overwhelming and we are immensely
grateful.

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Review from Fiona A (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Guthrie House because of its location and the fact there were nurses on each floor. We have been delighted with our choice. The staff (all of them) are caring and compassionate and interact in a warm manner with residents and visitors. Their care of my mother has been very comforting to me
and my family and Mum is calm, pain-free and settled.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been in the nursing home since July 2020. This means she did not receive visitors for a large part of the time. It also means we are less familiar with the facilities and staff than is ideal. We would love things to be relaxed further to help improve mum's quality of life. The staff seem very
caring and sincere though. Thanks to all.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Guthrie House Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Guthrie House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Due to restrictions placed upon us by government and local guidance to keep everyone safe during the pandemic we had to restrict visits to our home for the safety and wellbeing of our residents. We know how difficult this was for families and residents so are now delighted to be able to welcome family members back into our home for safe face-to-face visits. If there is anything more we can do to help, please do not hesitate to get in touch.


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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 16 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff in this home helped at a very stressful time. My husband came in just a couple of months before lockdown and I was very pleased with his care. It was difficult not being able to visit but the staff were always there to tell you how things were doing with his care. I am looking forward to being
allowed back in when it suits us instead of having to arrange a time, but all in all, I am satisfied with my husbands care.

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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

(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.

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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.