Pittendreich Care Home

Care home in Lasswade, Midlothian

Operated by St Philips Care

Care Inspectorate: Adequate27 bedsDementia
AddressPittendreich House, Melville Dykes, Lasswade, EH18 1AH
Beds27
Registered managerNicole Pollard

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About

Pittendreich Care Home is in the village of Lasswade, Midlothian, about nine miles south-west of Edinburgh. It is registered for 27 residents and provides care for people living with dementia. The home sits in extensive grounds that overlook a golf course. The house has been refurbished and redecorated, and modern equipment is in place for residents with limited mobility. Activities include bingo, scrabble and arts and crafts, along with outings to nearby Blair Drummond and to The Highland Show.

The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home, has graded its wellbeing support and its setting as Adequate. It has graded care and support planning, the staff team and leadership as Good.

Care provided

Dementia

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Shawfair Park Hospital1.5 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CoursePlentiful
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

972 recorded crimes in the Midlothian East ward (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Theft & dishonesty23%
Violence (non-sexual)21%
Damage & reckless behaviour17%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)15%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Pittendreich Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Dalhousie Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Dalhousie Medical Practice · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Lasswade

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

St Davids Bradbury Day Centre

We provide a social and health care service for older people who have multiple mental or physical health needs, such as stroke, dementia, or mobility issues, as well as those who are socially…

1.9 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC006170)
Charity

Portobello Older People’s Project SCIO

POPP runs lunch and social clubs for frail, older people in the Portobello area. It offers them the chance to get out of their homes, share a meal and participate in social activities such as…

4.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048384)
Charity

Oxgangs Care

We serve 144 vulnerable older adults in the Oxgangs area each month, covering both EH13 and EH10 postcodes, which is ranked 3rd on the SIMD index for Edinburgh. Our aim is to reduce social…

5.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC027609)
Charity

Vocal - Voice Of Carers Across Lothian

VOCAL is run by carers, for carers since 1994, with two carer centres and locality bases in Edinburgh and Midlothian. We offer an accessible information and advice service, delivered through…

6.4 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC020755)
Charity

Broomhill Day Centre Penicuik

To provide day care for the socially isolated and often housebound elderly in our community. We provide transport, meals, activities, advice and advocacy. We work alongside health and social work…

6.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC004494)
Charity

Pencaitland Day Centre East Lothian

We are a group of volunteers who run a weekly lunch club for older adults over the age of 60 in Pencaitland and the surrounding area. We provide aid, assistance and support for our members and…

7.9 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC016981)

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Part of St Philips Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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