St John’s care home is within easy reach of the town centre, and has spacious private gardens with a lovely view of the Eildon Hills. St John’s is a traditional stone villa with beautifully appointed, large shared dining and lounge areas, and a purpose-built annexe of ground floor residents’ rooms, each with a French window onto the garden. All rooms can be individually adapted to suit residents’ needs. The home has space for 16 residents and is managed by Angela Airlie and her team.
COMMUNITY
St John’s is a tranquil home offering a good mix of privacy and companionship for quieter residents. Many have either retired to the Borders from professional backgrounds, or have families who have moved to the area or live elsewhere, including overseas. Most residents require physical assistance, and some need dementia support. The home has good links to St Mary’s School, whose pupils give music concerts and visit for the annual Christmas Carol service. Residents can also arrange family and group visits and walks to places nearby, with favourites including Melrose Abbey and the local garden centre.
ACTIVITIES
Activities at Mansfield Care Group homes are resident-led and organised by the wellness coordinator. Residents at St John’s enjoy reading, bridge, crosswords, poetry and art discussion, and visitors have included gallerists, Highland dancers and Lilly the dog. Residents coming from cities are often surprised at how much there is to do in the local area, including the Wynd Theatre, music concerts, Melrose Rugby Sevens and the Borders Book Festival on the doorstep. The gardens are spacious and secluded, and there are two beautiful conservatories for sitting indoors.
