St. Johns
Care home in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Operated by Mansfield Care
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
St. Johns is a care home in Melrose, in the Scottish Borders, providing care for people living with dementia. It has 17 registered beds. The home is regulated in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate, which graded its setting and its staff team Very good. It also graded how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, and its leadership as Good.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 950 m away
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
419 recorded crimes in the Leaderdale and Melrose ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
St. Johns is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Eildon Surgery, 2.7 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Melrose
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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The Three Brethren University of the Third Age
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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