Millfield House is a modern, purpose-built home in a conservation area close to Jedburgh Abbey and Mary, Queen of Scots House.
The home is a welcoming, sensitively designed building with rooms for 23 residents. The rooms are big and bright, with some looking onto Mary, Queen of Scots gardens, others onto Millfield’s own garden. It has a lovely homely feel and a sociable family atmosphere, and is managed by Ellen Spence and her team.
COMMUNITY
Many residents visit Jedburgh Day Centre twice a week, to catch up with local friends, have lunch, and play games and quizzes. The Day Centre and Health Centre are right next door and accessed through the Millfield garden, with residents having their own key. Community visitors include children from Parkside and Howdenburn primary schools as well as the Jethart Callant and his Lass, and we often welcome visiting friends and family. Many Millfield residents come from Jedburgh, others from further afield, and they have a mix of physical and some dementia support needs. The home is rooted in the local community and people enjoy many opportunities to socialise with others.
ACTIVITIES
Activities at all Mansfield Care Group homes are resident-led and organised by the wellness coordinator. Jedburgh is a pretty town that attracts tourists, and residents enjoy visiting local attractions such as Teviot Smokery, Edinburgh Woollen Mill and nearby cafés. Many also enjoy visiting music concerts, quizzes and singing, as well as traditional Scottish cooking. The secluded garden leads off from the shared lounge, and is well used for sitting out in summer.
