Friendly, close-knit companionship | Sociable outings and activities | Strong neighbourhood links

Friendly, close-knit companionship

Sociable outings and activities

Strong neighbourhood links

Pine Villa

a small, exceptionally friendly care home in Loanhead, south of Edinburgh, with strong links to the local community

Pine Villa is a traditional stone villa in a quiet residential area, with a lovely leafy garden which faces south-west and is a suntrap in summer.

The rooms are beautifully appointed, and the care home has a good mix of shared lounge areas for socialising as well as peaceful snugs. Pine Villa has space for 19 residents, including three twin rooms, and is managed by Margaret Russell and her team.

COMMUNITY
Pine Villa is a small, close-knit community with lively links to local groups and social activities. Loanhead Miner’s Club is a great favourite, and residents enjoy tea dances, bingo and keeping in touch with local friends. Pine Villa also has frequent visitors from Loanhead Church, arts and crafts with the cadet service, and quiet cinema evenings with ice cream and pop corn.

Residents enjoy regular exchanges with the local nursery children, including library outings, walks and a shared Christmas party. School pupils also come to Pine Villa for work placements, and there’s a strong feeling of neighbourhood connection and continuity.

ACTIVITIES
Pine Villa has a good balance of activities and quiet companionship. Favourite outings include the seaside at Portobello and North Berwick, as well as museums and the Christmas pantomime. From late spring, residents enjoy sitting out in the peaceful garden, and help to plant and maintain it. The garden party with the local church is also a great success. Many residents like to keep active with chair-based movement to music, and staff also accompany residents on personal activities such as monthly swimming or library and cinema visits.

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HOME DETAILS

Pine Villa
4 Hawthorn Gardens
LOANHEAD EH20 9EE

Manager: Margaret Russell
T: 0131 341 4100
E: [email protected]

Meet Your Home Manager

Margaret Russell

Margaret has over 40 years of experience in Health and Social Care, starting her career at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 1983. She transitioned to the private healthcare sector in 1995 and has been with Mansfield Care for 14 years, taking on the role of Home Manager at Pinevilla in September 2022. Margaret holds a Registered Manager’s Award and takes pride in achieving high Care Inspectorate grades with her team. She values getting to know residents and their life stories, which makes every day meaningful.

Outside of work, Margaret is a proud mother to her son, Adam, and fulfilled a lifelong dream by trekking in the Himalayas, raising over £3,000 for charity. She enjoys walking, reading, and baking in her free time. Margaret advises families to “trust their gut instincts – you’ll know within minutes of entering a home if it’s the right one for your loved one.”

“There’s a place for everyone and everyone is valued at Pine Villa. We help residents to make the most of every day and quieter residents find it easy to come out of their shells. More active residents share their experiences, so no one misses out.”