FAQs

Our care plans are tailored to each individual and are assessed regularly to ensure that they continue to fulfil residents’ needs and requirements if a resident’s care needs change. We recognise that people’s health and well-being demands change over time, so our care is tailored to adapt to this. We work with each resident and their family members to create a personalised care plan that is ideal for them.

Residential Care provides live-in accommodation, with supervision 24 hours a day, to those who need extra help and support with personal care or mobility. Nursing Care equally provides 24-hour care and support, but the main differential is the assistance from a registered nurse, who is available day and night to provide medical care.

Yes, we offer respite care at Guthrie House Care Home. Prior to admission, we will evaluate a person’s care needs and assess how long someone should stay at our care home. Respite care is suitable for those who have recently had an illness, injury or operation and cannot return to normal life straight away. It can also be arranged for someone who is caring for their loved one at home and who needs a well-deserved break.

At Guthrie House Care Home, we require a 28-day notice period for residents receiving any of our long-term care types and are looking to move out. Our compassionate team are on hand around the clock to support you with your moving transition and answer any further questions you have.

We support residents’ overall well-being through the excellent care we provide that helps to alleviate daily stresses associated with personal care, mobility or medical care needs. We also support mental, physical and emotional well-being through the all-inclusive facilities and activities we provide that enable residents to socialise with others, learn new skills, gain new experiences and continue with their hobbies regularly. We encourage residents to live their lives the way they want to.

We provide a range of facilities for all of our residents. We have an in-house hair salon and treatment room, as well as a cinema room, communal dining rooms, an activities programme, private gardens and regular day trips for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests.

Our in-house chefs and kitchen staff cater to all dietary needs, with a varied seasonal menu to choose from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, beverages and snacks are available throughout the day.

Meals can be served in the dining area, in the residents’ rooms, or in one of our three garden areas during the summer months.

Yes, we have a friendly, professional hairdresser who visits our salon regularly to provide residents with a variety of hair services so that they can look and feel their best.

Residents are encouraged to participate in group activities and events by our fantastic teams of Activities Coordinators. Examples of activities include pet therapy, arts & crafts, film nights, pamper sessions, gardening, exercise sessions, live entertainment, games, quizzes and much more.

Yes, all of our bedrooms have access to a private en-suite wetroom including a sink, toilet and shower.

All of our residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture or personal items to make their rooms their own. Residents can make their room feel like their own by incorporating personal belongings such as photographs and decorations, small pieces of furniture and furnishings. It’s the little additions to a room that can make all the difference.

When you pay your weekly care home fees at Guthrie House, this includes your accommodation, all meals, snacks, and drinks, as well as any activities you participate in, in-house facilities you use, and local excursions (some may incur additional charges where applicable).

All care and support are also included within your weekly fees, although some additional medical services, such as dental care or chiropody, may come at an extra cost.

There are different methods for paying care home fees. If the individual has been assessed as having eligible care needs and limited financial resources, the local authority may cover all or part of their care home fees. The amount of funding will depend on the individual’s means.

If the individual has complex healthcare needs that require full-time nursing care, they may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding. This funding covers the full cost of care, including accommodation and personal care.

If an individual has sufficient income, savings, or assets, they may be required to pay for their care home fees themselves. In some cases, family members may choose to contribute towards the cost of care. An individual’s care home fees may be paid for by a combination of sources, such as local authority funding and self-funding.

All fees associated with the Care Agreement will be terminated as of the date of death. Accommodation charges will be paid for up to ten days after the death, until the home is cleared of all personal belongings.

In Scotland, care home fees are assessed based on an individual’s income and assets. The Scottish Government has a system in place for assessing an individual’s ability to pay for their care home fees, which is based on the principle of “fair and affordable contributions.”

The assessment process takes into account an individual’s income, savings, and capital assets, such as property and investments. The amount of contribution that is expected to be made towards the care home fees is calculated based on these factors.

If an individual’s income and assets are below a certain threshold, they may be eligible for financial assistance from the Scottish Government to help pay for their care home fees. The government may pay some or all of the care home fees, or provide a contribution towards them. Get in touch with the team for more information.

If your care home fees cost more than what your local council is willing to pay, someone else can make up the difference between that figure and the home’s fee, such as a family member.

Fees will be reviewed annually, and any change will be advised at least 4 weeks in advance of any change taking effect. The current fee uplift is effective in April each year. For further information, please contact us.

Yes. Guthrie House Care Home is regularly inspected by the Care Inspectorate to ensure our care home in Edinburgh continues to meet a high standard of care in all areas of the home.

Allowing pets into our home is dependent on any allergies others may have who live in our home. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this in more detail.

Yes, we welcome all prospective residents and their families to tour our Edinburgh care home to ensure it’s right for them.

Yes, we allow prospective residents to schedule a trial stay for a 4-week period so that they can experience what life will be like at our care home in Edinburgh before making the decision to move in permanently.