We believe it is vital that both prospective and existing residents, as well as their loved ones, grasp everything there is to know about Manor Grange Care Home, so whatever your question, we are ready to respond.
We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions for you to look through. If you have any further questions that aren’t answered here, we’d love to talk to you and invite you to contact us in person or by phone.
The Manor Grange Care Home was built with the goal of providing an exceptional lifestyle to its residents. Everyone who lives with us, we believe, should be able to make their own decisions and live their life exactly as they want to. Our excellent facilities enable us to provide our residents with a full and active life, and our staff works tirelessly to ensure that each individual has all they need to live happily each and every day. We want our home to emulate a home-like setting from the moment you walk through the door, and so every resident and their family members will be greeted with a warm welcome at all times to feel part of one big family.
We provide palliative care for those who are nearing the end of their life. We endeavour to make a person’s last days or weeks as comfortable as possible and extend our support to loved ones during this time.
We offer respite care at Manor Grange 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 full-time for their loved one at home and who needs a well-deserved break.
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.
Our care plans are tailored to each individual and are assessed regularly to ensure that they continue to fulfill residents’ needs and requirements if a resident’s care needs change. We recognise that people’s health and well-being demands change over time, therefore 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.
During an outbreak, there may be risk assessments carried out to include but not limited to the control of visiting arrangements, admissions to the home, and the use of communal areas for a period of time.
We work closely with local and national agencies in accordance with local agreements and guidance.
For more information please contact our Home Manager directly.
Our aims are to ensure that:
Since 14 September 2022, the guidance to wear a face mask when visiting a care home in Scotland stopped. This means that you are no longer required to wear a mask when visiting a loved one in a care home. However, if you would prefer to continue wearing a mask during your visits, then you will be supported. There may also be occasions when a care home requests visitors to wear a mask, such as during an outbreak in the home.
When transferring from the community or another care home a person does not need to isolate if the circumstances at the care home / interim care facility from which the person has transferred are known.
If the resident is symptomatic or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, then they should isolate and perform two LFT tests on day (0), and again on day (2). Isolation can end following two negative tests.
If the resident tests positive in the home, they must be isolated for 5 days. The resident can then return to their normal activities if they feel well and do not have a high temperature (without the use of medication paracetamol).
Residents who test positive should avoid contact with other people who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments for 10 days after a positive test. Residents unable to take the test should isolate for 5 days.
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.
Yes, all of our bedrooms have access to a private en-suite wetroom including a sink, toilet and shower.
Residents are encouraged to participate in group activities and events by our fantastic teams of Activities Co-ordinators. Examples of activities include pet therapy, arts & crafts, film nights, pamper sessions, gardening, exercise sessions, live entertainment, games, quizzes and much more.
Yes, we have a friendly, professional hairdresser that visits our salon Monday-Friday to provide residents with a variety of hair services so that they can look and feel their best.
Our in-house chefs and kitchen staff cater to all dietary needs, with a varied seasonal menu to choose breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, beverages and snacks are available throughout the day.
Meals can be served in the dining area, in the resident’s rooms, or in the garden during the summer months. Residents can also spend time in the private dining room with loved ones.
We provide a range of facilities for all of our residents including an in-house hair salon, as well as a cinema room, communal and private dining rooms, an activities programme, and landscaped garden for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests.
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.
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.
The signed Care Agreement will result in the immediate cancellation of all charges. Housing costs will be covered for up to ten days following the death, or until the residence has been fully cleaned and all personal possessions have been removed. We understand that this is a trying time for family and friends, and you can rest confident that everyone will be treated with compassion and respect.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you believe you can no longer afford to stay with us due to financial concerns. We want to help you in any way we can, whether that means looking into different financing options or relocating you to a smaller suite inside our home.
When you pay your weekly care home fees at Manor Grange, 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. We try to accommodate all our resident’s requests but some may incur additional charges.
Please contact the team for more information regarding this.
You may be eligible for funding from the local government or the NHS, depending on the severity of your current situation (Funded Nursing Care or Continuing Health Care). Before seeking any funding sources, whether online or in person via lawyers, we strongly advise you to seek independent financial advice first.
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.
Yes, we allow couples to stay together in our residential suites.
Yes. We have many residents who enjoy having part-time roles around the home. Many of our residents want to feel they are still useful and there are a variety of areas where they like to help and feel part of the daily routines within the home, this provides a little meaning & structure to their day, and they make lots of new friends along the way. This is an initiative we are keen to develop and expand in time as it has proven to be such a success so far.
Yes, we welcome all prospective residents and their families to tour our care home to ensure it’s right for them.
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 allow prospective residents to schedule a trial stay for a 4-week period so that they can experience what life will be like at Manor Grange before making the decision to move in permanently.
Yes. Manor Grange Care Home is regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission to ensure our care home in Edinburgh continues to meet a high standard of care in all areas of the home.