Lorimer House
About Lorimer House
Lorimer House is a care home for older people located in Juniper Green, Edinburgh, operated by Lorimer House OPS Ltd. With 37 beds, the home offers residential care in a well-connected area of the City of Edinburgh. As a newer or recently registered service, Lorimer House has not yet been assessed by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services.
The home supports a wide range of needs, making it suitable for many older adults requiring specialist care. Lorimer House caters for residents living with dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, mental health conditions, and neurological conditions. The home also provides palliative and end of life care, and supports those with sensory impairments including hearing and visual impairment.
Families seeking care in the Juniper Green area will find Lorimer House offers a broad and inclusive range of specialisms, positioning it as a versatile option for older people with complex or varying care requirements.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
Care & Support Provided
Location
Lorimer House Nursing Home, 491 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DQ
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Lorimer House, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Lorimer House, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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