Lorimer House

491 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DQ
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  • Lorimer House, Edinburgh
Surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful gardens and mature woodland with views of the Pentland Hills in Edinburgh, Lorimer House nursing home in Juniper Green was originally built as a red tiled family house in 1905 by renowned Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer. Many of the original features of the Grade C listed building still remain but they now perfectly blend with modern comforts of the purpose built complementary designed extension, added in 2009.

The Edinburgh care home is registered to cater for 37 residents but its luxurious, spacious single rooms with en-suite shower wet room facilities can also accommodate residents with a preference for a shared room, for example, married couples or close companions.

Lorimer House also has many common areas such as a library and variety of elegant lounges where residents can enjoy company, a daily activity or merely relax. Its ground floor ‘quiet lounge’ overlooks the beautiful sun patio, lush, mature gardens and onto the hills beyond.

The Edinburgh care home is part of the award-winning, family-run Lindemann Healthcare group and all staff are highly trained and motivated to provide a first-class individual care service for all residents and their families.

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Care Provided by Lorimer House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sean Black (Director)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (37)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Funding & Fees Guide for Lorimer House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,750 – £1,950
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,750 – £1,950
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,750 – £1,950
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,750 – £1,950
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,995

  • Finance is assessed on an individual basis. Please speak to care home manger to apply
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Lorimer House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

Lorimer House Reviews (41)

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9.9

Lorimer House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lorimer House has 41 reviews.

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Review from Douglas S (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 28 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with Lorimer House. Arranging to become a resident was very smooth and quick. Lorimer House is very homely, and there is nothing too much trouble. Staff and management are first class.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your fantastic feedback; we really appreciate your support.


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Review from Derek A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic lunch, and many thanks to the care home again. Thanks for looking after my wife's mum. She is treated with dignity and respect by the staff of Lorimer. We really appreciate the work that Lorimer does.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words. I will make sure to pass this on to the team.


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Review from James L (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really good high tea with mum. Lots of good food, staff very attentive to mum's needs. Christmas crackers, tea and coffee provided. Mum had a good time reminiscing.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We are glad you are enjoying our service


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Review from E T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had a lovely afternoon Festive High Tea at Lorimer House. The food was delicious, the decorations great and the staff flawless, especially the Duty Manager. Was a wonderful afternoon and a nice return to normality.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you very much for your positive feedback we greatly appreciate it.


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Review from Jean M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a lovely festive high tea with my dad and brothers. The food was delicious and the private room made it a lovely experience for my dad. It was the usual high standard of service from a very caring staff.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your review. A member of our management team will be in touch to further improve on any area of our service


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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Lorimer House for over a year now and the staff are amazing. They do the best job looking after and caring for our loved ones. Always happy to help and it's just one big family. I cannot rate the staff and service more. Thank you.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your lovely comments its really appreciated.


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Review from Niall D (Cousin of Resident) published on 13 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We always get a warm welcome from the staff on our weekly visits. Today's visit was for the festive afternoon tea in a side room. It was a well-thought-out spread for us all, including the vegetarian. It went down very well with my cousin, who enjoys her food. The staff also checked all was well every
so often.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

So glad you enjoyed our Christmas activity. Thank you for your support. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from D K (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We regularly visit our Godmother in the home and have found our experience, on the whole, very positive. The staff are friendly and helpful and carry out their duties to a high standard in spite of difficult circumstances at times. The accommodation seems comfortable and clean and it is good to see
some activities starting up again as Covid restrictions ease.

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Review from David M (Partner of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dorothy seems to be content and has become more communicative responding to discussion, my only concern is that her walking seems to have deteriorated since she came from the Western General. The staff are courteous and kind and cheerful. The home is very well presented and the rooms are clean and attractive.I

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your review, we are appreciated your support.


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Review from A G (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff always very helpful and friendly. They have very quickly made my aunt feel settled and treat her with respect and care. The grounds of the home are beautiful and inside the home is always exceptionally clean.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words, I will pass them on to the team who will be grateful for your support.


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Review from Moira C (Sister of Resident) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Glad to see my sister settling in and being cared for very well. She still thinks she will get home but accepts that she needs to be cared for. She is now clean and interacting with other residents. Reading has always been important and she has a pile of books in her room.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your support


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Review from Frances T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lorimer was recommended by close friends who have had a relative living there for 14-years, so we were relieved to find a vacancy during lockdown 9-months ago. Huge efforts were made to allow some type of visit - outside ASAP, then indoor, and finally now to visit in the room. So helpful for us and
our loved ones.
Staff communication is excellent - activity photos, emails and calls when no visiting allowed. We are informed immediately of any medical development/fall etc. We’ve received enquiries about our own welfare too, thus caring for the whole family! Communication from the owner/managers is impressive - very regular and clear.
Medically, socially and nutritionally, we find our relative well cared for. The staff know her well and treat her with respect and dignity.
The home is bright, airy, always looks and smells clean and, from our experience of afternoon tea, the food is delicious.
In years to come, if I had to live in a care home, I d be happy to become a resident here.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you kindly for your support I will ensure to pass it on to the team.
Much appreciated


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Review from Gillian A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After, what's been a long haul for all concerned, I congratulate all at Lorimer House for once again being able to open the doors for visitation of our loved ones. This week's visits couldn't have been smoother or more enjoyable. A warm welcome awaited me from the staff, and I have felt safe and cared
for too! Throughout this awful pandemic, I have been impressed by the positive attitudes and ingenuity of management who have worked tirelessly to enable visits to happen when it's been permissible.
The staff team at Lorimer House should be commended for their incredible resilience and the outstanding care they have delivered. To me you're in every sense of the word truly"amazing" I have slept easy knowing how safe and well cared for Mum is.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you so much for your support over the past year. We all really appreciate it.


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Review from Glynis L (Niece of Resident) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would like to say a big "thank you" to all the staff at Lorimer House, for looking after my uncle.
When I visited on Tuesday 16 March 2021 he was much brighter and more engaged with every one of the staff than he was last year.
Thanks for all the "seesaw" pictures - it helped us, seeing him looking
ok when we couldn't visit.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Glynis, thank you for your review and for supporting the team
Kind regards,
Sean


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Review from Penny M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 100, frail and deaf but cognisant, year old mother has been a resident for 2+ years. Last year of course was exceptionally difficult because of the covid pandemic, which sadly reached Lorimer around Christmas 2020. So her life suddenly became very restricted, and she spent a great deal of the last
year confined to her own room with no visits. Hopefully, the worst of covid is over and her life becomes more interesting with visits and time for board games and time out in the beautiful gardens - even outings.
She celebrated her 100th Birthday last August and the staff pulled out all the stops for her then - thank you.
Overall the staff, under the guidance of the manager are very kind, sensible, caring and responsive - so important when you are so dependent and elderly.

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Review from Dorothy S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lorimer House's creative idea of inviting 2 family members to a festive afternoon tea with a loved one brought a very welcome opportunity for my sister and I to spend a celebratory hour together today with our mother, despite the covid pandemic. The high tea itself resembled that of a 5-star hotel,
and we all had fun with pulling crackers and admiring the beautifully decorated room. All the staff continues to give their best and to provide high-quality care.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you for your kind words. Your mum has always been one of our biggest characters and I know she loves our events and the fireworks etc. I'm glad you guys made it and had so much fun. We appreciate your comments.


Stay safe and take care


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Review from Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What wonderful care my mum received from the staff at Lorimer. For four years, mum was shown such kindness, patience, understanding, thoughtfulness and fun from all the staff. She had her dignity right to her end. I can't praise the staff highly enough, especially in such difficult circumstances with
the pandemic. One of them told me, "this isn't just a job to us."
Thank you so much to all the staff, for all your loving care. You couldn't have done better for my lovely mum.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I’m grateful that we had the opportunity to care for your mum and even more grateful you were happy.


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Review from Andrew T (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother and I feel extremely fortunate that there was a vacancy at Lorimar House for our mother last year. Community care options had all been used and her care needs were great. From pre-admission meetings, visits to the home and speaking with staff, the placement at Lorimer House just felt right.
The location is not too far from where Mum stayed previously. Most importantly, the attitudes and caring approach from nursing and care staff has been superb, with a special word for the leadership team. Food and fabric and gardens are very good.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Dear Andrew
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm so glad you value our teams' service.


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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care and support which our mother has received in Lorimer House for the past two years four months. We are always confident that her needs are being met by competent, caring staff with whom she has been able to develop good relationships. The manager is professional, friendly
and approachable. She leads a well-organised team and together they create a warm, welcoming ethos in a very pleasant setting where residents can choose to participate in a wide range of activities.

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my mother receives at Lorimer House is excellent. All of the staff; nursing care and ancillary treat residents with respect, dignity and great kindness. The atmosphere in the home is very positive and the staff exude love and warmth. The recent family Barbeque day was a wonderful occasion enormously
enjoyed by residents and their families. The staff really worked hard to make it a joyful, fun event.

Reply from Sean Black, Director at Lorimer House

Thank you, J W, for your kind response.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Lorimer House 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.944 for Lorimer House is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 Lorimer House is based on 21 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 21 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: 6 Aug 2021

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

(4)
How good is our setting? Good

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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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