Lauder Lodge

2 Wakefield Avenue, Edinburgh EH7 6TL
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9.6 60 Reviews
  • Lauder Lodge, Edinburgh
Located close to Portobello’s promenade and minutes from the heart of Edinburgh, Lauder Lodge care home offers experienced and compassionate nursing, residential and dementia care. The dedicated care and nursing teams can meet the most complex of needs.

The home has luxury facilities for residents to enjoy every day, including a cinema room, bar, hair and beauty salon, a contemporary café with a terrace and stunning views of Arthur's Seat.

Life at Lauder Lodge is all about choice and personalisation. Everything is tailored to your loved one’s individual needs, from the care they receive, to the group and one-to-one activities planned by the lifestyle team, and the food served up by the chef-led catering team.

They are proud to have been internally accredited with the evidence-based, person-centred Care Fit for VIPS.

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Care Provided by Lauder Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annes Riaz (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Lauder Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,937
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £2,027
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,260
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £2,350

  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • A dedicated key worker for each resident
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
    • Use of in-house cinema
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Lauder Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • 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
  • Parking

  • Parking on-site


Lauder Lodge Reviews (60)

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9.6

Lauder Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.636) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lauder Lodge has 60 reviews.

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Review from Ramsay V (Next of Kin) published on 19 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always very organised, spotlessly clean and staff excellent. Great attention to detail and always on top of the client's wellbeing.

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Review from Susan R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After looking at several different places for suitable Residential Care for our Mum who has Dementia we chose Lauder Lodge. Mum moved in at the beginning of November 2018 and instantly felt at home. Her room is lovely, it has its own seating area outside the patio doors where she can sit in the warmer
weather, but most importantly her room meets all her needs. Mum is a very sociable person and loves being involved, the daily activities keep her active and allow her to mix with other residents.
For the past few years, Mum was being cared for at home which knocked her confidence, self-esteem and she lost some of her independence, being in Lauder Lodge has allowed Mum to gain some of that back. If she wants to be alone she can have some quiet time in her room and when we visit, Mum invites us to spend quality time in the coffee shop.
The staff are friendly, approachable and very professional when carrying out their duties They treat the residents are individuals and with dignity.

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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Lauder Lodge since August 2018. She settled in very quickly and is enjoying her new home. It's just the right size and is light and bright with individual colour schemes in the rooms and pleasant public areas. All the staff are friendly, helpful and cheerful. Mum very much appreciates
going out every morning with a member of staff to buy her paper. She loves the cinema, the activities and the activities staff! The catering is excellent and she loves the baking. Recently she was amazed at the beautifully decorated Christmas breakfast table.

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Review from Sonya M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is a resident on the floor where all the patients have dementia. The nurses and staff are all absolutely wonderful. My mum is still very lively and keeps them all on their toes. They make her feel loved.
Her accommodation is lovely, visitors are welcome to join in with activities and there
is a coffee shop which serves lovely cakes and scones to the visitors also. Visitors are also welcome to join residents for meals too. I live overseas and knowing that she is so well looked after is a massive relief and assurance. Thank you all the staff of Lauder Lodge - especially the care staff who are also excellent with the Dementia patients.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A first class residence.
My father is very happy on the ground floor.
Very friendly and efficient staff.
The cleanliness is top class.

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Review from Linda and Eric M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our relative has been in Lauder Lodge about five months and appears very well and happy. The new accommodation and general care given by the staff is excellent and all we had hoped for in a care home. As relatives and guardians, it is very reassuring for us that our loved one is so well looked after.
Many thanks to all.

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Review from Caroline V (Relative of Resident) published on 27 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great attention to detail. A genuine care for everyone, treating everyone as an individual.

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Review from Judy R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum moved into Lauder Lodge in early June 2018. I am pleased to say that I could not be happier with Lauder Lodge. The relief is enormous - I was so worried but I am now sure that I could not have found anywhere better, and my Mum will be so much happier there than she was at home.


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and other facilities are excellent. Mum's room is lovely. All the staff are responsive, caring, attentive and kind.


We really appreciate the in-house Botanic Garden Cafe which is a great place to take Mum for a cup of tea/coffee and a lovely cake.


Two additional points. First, Lauder Lodge has super, big balconies with views over the sea and up to Arthur's Seat. This really adds to the experience for both residents and visitors. I visited several care homes in Edinburgh, before selecting Lauder Lodge, which felt rather enclosed and isolated in comparison. Also, Lauder Lodge is not hidden away. Its location means that it feels very much part of the surrounding community.


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Review from R W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers at Lauder Lodge could not be nicer, everyone is welcoming and friendly. The facilities are excellent and kept spotlessly clean by the domestic staff. The activities coordinators arrange a wide variety of activities to cater for a range of interests.
The menus offer a choice at both lunch
and dinner and look good.

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Review from Betty C (Sister of Resident) published on 14 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the level of care my brother has and would recommend and praise Lauder Lodge.

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Review from Moira M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother adjusted to her new surroundings very quickly and made the move so much easier for my father. The facilities are great and the staff are wonderful, they care and it shows. The rooms are very comfortable and carefully thought out as with the entire facility.
Staff are only too happy to arrange
Skype for me and I know that my mother is truly being cared for, which gives me great comfort.

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Review from Betty (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy with care given to my Mum. Have peace of mind that she is in the best place for her condition.

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Review from Alison G (Friend of Resident) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend went into this new home the week it opened. She was very happy with everyone and the attention she received. I can say nothing negative about staff and the care she received. Everyone has been so kind and I have been very impressed by the care. I would have no hesitation in recommending it,
as I have already done so!

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Review from Sheena T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has only spent one month in Lauder Lodge, following a short stay in hospital. So far, I have been delighted with the whole experience at Lauder Lodge.


The facilities are wonderful in terms of the activity rooms, standard of the bedrooms and outside areas - gardens and balconies. It is also

much appreciated that a cafe is available as it provides a separate space to take Mum to on some visits.


My experience of all staff - management, care and domestic staff - has been entirely positive. They are warm, caring individuals who always show an interest in the residents' welfare, but also show a genuine interest in visitors queries.


I am very impressed with the range of activities on offer to residents, particularly as my Mum has dementia and these events help to keep her stimulated.


Thank you to everyone in a special team of people working at Lauder Lodge.


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Review from Sidney L (Husband of Resident) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything runs very well. Always treated very well. No faults, very happy.

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Review from Pat L (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 20 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursing staff are extremely caring and attentive, admin staff also. The activities provided are relevant to the resident's needs. The rooms are extremely well appointed and the views over the Forth are beautiful, on a nice day!
I think the cafe provision is excellent, allowing visitors to meet
with residents out of their rooms and also providing space for visitors to reflect whilst remaining nearby if needed during a period of their relative's decline.

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Review from Jan O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the level of care given to my mother-in-law. All of her needs are very well attended to.

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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Lauder Lodge in Edinburgh highly enough.
My dad moved in about 8 weeks ago and the environment, care, food, facilities and activities are superb. The home is beautifully decorated and laid out with a homely feeling. All the staff are professional, helpful, caring and genuinely seem
to enjoy working there. Nothing is too much trouble and dad has settled in quickly.
The activities on offer are superb and he is learning new skills as well as keeping up old ones. The management, staff and organisation seem to have a forward thinking and proactive approach to caring for the elderly. This brings peace of mind to family and friends.
Well done Lauder Lodge and your hard work is appreciated!

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Review from Doug M (Son of Resident) published on 6 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lauder Lodge is a beautiful new care home which my mum moved into when it opened in early December 2017. The rooms and facilities are of an excellent standard with wonderful friendly caring staff making the move for mum easy and welcoming.


Great food too!


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Review from Liz C (Guardian of Resident) published on 18 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After much deliberation and careful thought, my friend decided to take the decision to move to Lauder Lodge. Best decision ever made and this has truly transformed her life.
This has got to be the future of care homes - everything is so different! The best words I could use to describe this way of
living is the feeling of being in the most caring village possible. If you are in sociable mood, there is always a friendly face just waiting to be with you, share interests with, and accompany you to the wide variety of entertainment provided, or if you are in a quieter mood you can retreat to one of the many lounges, craft rooms, private cinema, reading rooms, dining rooms, cafe, outside seating areas or of course your own private quarters where you can relax and put your feet up. Your guests can join you whenever you want, friendly faces everywhere, just ready to help with anything, as nothing is too much trouble at all! Sincere thanks to all staff for giving my lovely friend her life back.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.636)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.636) out of 10 for Lauder Lodge 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.636 for Lauder Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 217 Ratings = 4.636

  • 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 Lauder Lodge is based on 18 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 18 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: 11 Sep 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Excellent

(6)
How good is our leadership? Very good

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

(5)
How good is our setting? Very good

(5)
How well is care and support planned? Very good

(5)

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

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Anees

Anees Riaz

Job Title: Home Manager

I’m a qualified nurse and have worked in a children’s clinic as well as in older people’s care. Joining Lauder Lodge has been very exciting for me: commissioning a new home is a challenge, and the whole team has worked closely together to create a wonderful home from home. 


I’ve enjoyed getting to know the team in the process, identifying their strengths and using them to everyone’s advantage. I’m enjoying watching the team grow while providing exceptional service and tailored care for every resident. 


I’m infamous for my sweet tooth, so I particularly enjoy afternoon tea time, when I can spend time with the residents, sharing stories and memories over a cup of tea and, of course, freshly baked goodies! 


Outside of work, shopping is a guilty pleasure of mine, followed by coffee dates with friends – usually just an excuse to get the biggest cake on display!