Putting on a loved golden oldie, a weekly pamper session at our in-house salon, enjoying your favourite tipple on a balmy summer evening and knowing that you prefer extra marshmallows on your hot chocolate.
These are the little things in life that make a big difference.
These are the little things that underpin our approach to care in our care homes – a commitment to getting to know you, focussing on you as an individual and what really matters.
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Moving into a care home is an important decision for anyone. Many of our residents feel part of a community and families find they capture some quality time back with their loved ones. Here’s what some of our residents have to say about living in our homes.
I love the trips out…I wouldn’t see any of those if I stayed at home. It’s the things you would think, well, I wouldn’t be able to do that.
Joyce
– Care home resident
The team are exceptionally kind, caring and compassionate and residents are respected by the team who value them as a unique individual.
We believe in living life to the full. That’s why we are so passionate about supporting residents to participate in vibrant, stimulating activities.
We believe that if you eat well, you live well, which is why we go that extra mile when it comes to preparing nutritious meals and serving them in our spacious, restaurant-style dining rooms.
We believe in living life to the full. That’s why we are so passionate about supporting residents to participate in vibrant, stimulating activities.
We call them ‘Magic Moments’
Our Magic Moments programme encourages all-round wellbeing with a range of vibrant interactions to stimulate the Mind, Body and Soul. You decide a personal programme, which can focus on keeping the mind sharp and agile, the body fit and mobile, and the soul and spirit lively and engaged through entertainment, challenges, discoveries and personal interests.
Our Magic Moments Coordinators create an ever-changing variety of opportunities, built on our residents’ past experiences and interests. Residents are offered the chance to re-kindle talents, find new hobbies, and involve family, friends and the community in exciting events in our homes. We understand the importance of fresh air and endeavour to make the most of the outside space we have available as well as trips and excursions to local places of interest.
As magic moments are unique to each individual, our Magic Moments programme reflects this too. It is carefully tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs and preferences for the here and now as well as to meet future aspirations, whatever they may be.
To make every day special, we have a Welcome to the week planner. Each week our team create a ‘What’s on’ planner that gives the residents an insight into the week ahead. The team meets with residents at the beginning of the week to chat through what’s on offer and this creates excitement around the home.
Four Seasons Health Care Group have also partnered with Myley to offer bespoke tour experiences that are slightly further afield in some of our care homes. These tours offer our homes the option to plan a longer excursion that appeals to residents. From assessing each destination, ensuring it is suitable for our residents, to providing transportation in their fully accessible minibuses, Myley tours are a fantastic opportunity for residents to explore new places and experiences.
Read more out our tours and the upcoming programme here:
https://www.fshcgroup.com/residentoutings/
We have a unique resource we call our Magic Moments® Portal
Our portal is full of film, TV, music, exercise, relaxation and much more. The online Magic Moments Portal platform is available to everyone in the home to support our wider Magic Moments programme and to create meaningful engagement, fun, reminiscence and lots of conversation starters. The portal means that Magic Moments teams and residents can always have access to their personal favourites as well as discover exciting new things.
Magic Moments is a registered trademark owned by Mericourt Limited
We offer a person-centred approach that is delivered through quality care, recreation and activities, and food and dining.
Our Care team offers nursing care for people who have complex medical needs, as well as 24-hour nursing dementia care provided by specialist teams trained in the complexities of looking after those living with dementia, who may also have other long-term medical conditions.
We are here to help, so please get in touch with our friendly team. At Guthrie House in 2023 we supported over 300 families with their care enquiry. A recent visitor commented after their show round: “Very enjoyable tour, well explained and thorough. Nice friendly home with welcoming and very knowledgeable staff.”
At our care home in Edinburgh, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including nursing care, and specialised nursing dementia care, palliative care and intermediate care.
Bishopsmead Lodge is situated in a pleasant residential area of Bishopsworth, overlooking Kings head Lane Park and the local bowling club. Conveniently located just around the corner from the bus stop, we are easily accessible for visitors to pop-in and spend time with their loved ones.
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“Mum is so well looked after by all the carers, the food is amazing – she, herself, is very happy here. The staff, from the manager, admin, cleaners, laundry, activities, cooks and all the carers are lovely. I leave and know Mum is in good hands.” –Daughter of Resident, published on carehome.co.uk
We believe just because someone moves into a care home, that doesn’t mean they should stop doing the things they love. That’s why we provide an ever-changing activities programme inspired by residents’ interests and needs. There’s something for everyone including:
Access to the bowling club
Great community links to schools and services
Playing with our two pet rabbits (Sooty and Sweep)
At Four Seasons Health Care Group, we provide exceptional nursing care for older adults living with complex health conditions who require ongoing specialist medical support.
Our nursing teams work alongside local GPs and external healthcare practitioners to provide comprehensive, round-the-clock care for residents who require ongoing medical and personal assistance.
Nursing care is a specialised form of care designed for individuals who require round-the-clock medical supervision. It is delivered by fully qualified nurses with the skills and training to manage advanced medical conditions, administer treatments, and provide emotional and physical support. Unlike standard residential care, nursing care is for residents who need more intensive support to manage chronic health conditions like Parkinson’s Disease.
Our nursing care includes:
Medication administration, including injections and pain relief
Monitoring vital signs and assessing health conditions regularly
Wound care, post-surgical care, and care for pressure sores and ulcers.
Managing chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
Coordinating with external healthcare providers for specialist treatments
Our dedicated team of highly trained nurses offers person-centred care within our homes, ensuring that each resident’s health and wellbeing are prioritised 24/7.
We also offer eye care services within our homes in partnership with one of the country’s leading eye care specialists. Residents can access complimentary eye exams without leaving the care home through this collaboration, ensuring their vision health is regularly monitored.
At Four Seasons Health Care Group, our care services aim to enhance the quality of life for those with complex health needs, offering them a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where their care is our top priority.
Nursing care in our homes is typically more intensive than other care forms, involving frequent monitoring, medication management, and clinical nursing. Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring continuous care for residents. From wound care and pain management to monitoring chronic conditions and administering treatments like insulin injections, our team is equipped to meet a wide range of medical needs with skill and compassion.
Benefits Of Nursing Care for Residents with Complex Needs
Expert Medical supervision: With our nursing care, residents receive oversight from trained nurses who can respond quickly to changes in their condition. This reduces the risk of complications and ensures timely intervention when needed. Our team work to support medical guidance provided by the resident’s GP or other prescribers.
Personalised Care Plans: Each of our resident’s care plan is tailored to their specific medical requirements, ensuring that they receive tailored treatments and support. This helps manage their symptoms effectively while promoting independence and dignity.
Safe and Secure Environment: With round-the-clock care available, residents are in a safe environment where their needs are constantly monitored. This includes fall prevention, medication management, and emergency response.
Support for Families: Families gain peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are in capable hands, receiving professional medical care that helps to support their health and safety. This relieves the emotional and physical pressure from family members who may otherwise struggle to provide the necessary care and support.
Nursing care in our homes is typically more intensive than other care forms, involving frequent monitoring, medication management, and clinical nursing. Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring continuous care for residents. From wound care and pain management to monitoring chronic conditions and administering treatments like insulin injections, our team is equipped to meet a wide range of medical needs with skill and compassion.
At Four Seasons Health Care Group, our care services aim to enhance the quality of life for those with complex health needs, offering them a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where their care is our top priority.
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We provide 24/7 nursing care in our Nursing Homes. Those living in a Nursing home tend to require more complex care with nurses on hand throughout the day and night.
We support individuals who are supported with nutritional and medication needs via a PEG tube
We support individuals with swallowing difficulties and dysphagia by providing textured modified diets to continue to eat the foods they enjoy, safely.
We support individuals living with this progressive condition to maximise independence and manage symptoms to aid overall well-being.
We support individuals with lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties at this home
We support individuals with a variety of conditions from arthritis to post fall recovery including pain management.
We support individuals to maximise their independence and support with rebuilding confidence.
We support people living with diabetes to lead a healthy balanced lifestyle in line with their medication needs.
The above are only some of the conditions we support, if you would like to learn more please get in touch by phone, livechat or using our contact form.
You may also be interested in our Residential Care or Dementia Care services
If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
We understand that choosing the right care home is a big decision for you and your loved ones. Our homes are ready to welcome new residents who need care and support, and we are here to provide help and advice to ensure you find the right care for you.
Here are useful recommendations to help you get the most out of your visit and a handy downloadable checklist to print out and take with you when you visit a care home.
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Before visiting, take some time to reflect on what will make the new living arrangement feel like home. Consider your loved one’s preferences, what makes them happy, and the community links they wish to maintain.
Activities and Hobbies: What activities does your loved one enjoy? Ask about the range of activities offered to ensure they align with their interests.
Community Ties: Explore the community links available, ensuring your loved one can maintain connections that bring them joy.
Accessibility: Consider how accessible the home is for visits—whether public transport is available or if there is parking for added convenience.
Ensuring a smooth transition to one of our homes involves considering specific details about your loved one’s needs. Be prepared to chat about:
Enquiry pack / Symponia: Any queries you have about the care and services offered by your chosen home, plus information discussed with your financial advisor. We have partnered with Symponia to help with those ‘paying for care‘ questions. Get in touch with the home to request an enquiry pack before you visit. You can find a home here.
Medications: Bring a list of current medications, dosage, and specific administration requirements. This can help the home team understand a little more about the treatment plan already in place and whether they are able to provide suitable support.
Mobility: Share information about mobility levels and any assistance required.
Room Preferences: To create a familiar environment, discuss room preferences, including furniture and personal items. Visit the available room or rooms and think about what’s important – is it a nice view, being close to other people or perhaps having a quiet peaceful room.
Dietary Requirements: Talk about dietary preferences or restrictions for a personalised dining experience.
Key Challenges: Share insights into critical challenges you are facing now to assist the care team in tailoring support.
Pets: You can bring a pet to live with you with agreement from the Home Manager.
Embarking on the journey to find the perfect Four Seasons Health Care or brighterkind home is an exciting step towards a warm and supportive living experience. To make the most of your visit, here are some key questions to ask:
Personalised Care Plans: Ask how care plans are personalised to meet individual needs and preferences.
Staffing and Support: Ask about the dedicated team, their qualifications, and how they engage with residents to create a nurturing environment.
Safety Measures: Understand the safety measures within the home, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
Communication Channels: Learn about the communication channels between the care home and families to stay well-informed about the resident’s wellbeing.
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Your visit is an opportunity to ensure that our homes align with your expectations and the specific needs of your loved one. Meet our dedicated staff, witness daily activities, and ask any questions you may have.
Before your visit we recommend familiarising yourself with our team roles and uniforms so you can quickly identify who they are and what they do within the home.
What to consider:
Atmosphere: Pay attention to the atmosphere during your visit. Does it feel warm, welcoming, and supportive? Trust your instincts.
Interaction: Observe how staff interact with residents. A caring and attentive team contributes to a positive living experience.
Residents’ Wellbeing: Notice the wellbeing of current residents. Happy and engaged residents are a positive indication of a thriving community.
Understanding how care will be funded is essential. Consider whether you or your loved one has assets or funds to cover the cost or if referral through social services is needed.
Each of our care homes can signpost you to a local Symponia member who can provide guidance and advice about paying for care. You may already have access to an independent financial advisor (IFA) who specialises in paying for care options. These IFAs are usually registered with the Society of Later Life Advisors (SOLLA) and all Symponia members are also members of SOLLA. You can find helpful information about funding your care here.
If unforeseen circumstances arise, such as illness, reschedule your visit to ensure you can fully engage with the home and make an informed decision.
Schedule an in-person visit to experience our homes’ warmth and inviting atmosphere firsthand. This allows you to meet our dedicated team, observe daily activities, and ask any questions you may have.
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Four Seasons Health Care Group has received a ‘Top 20 Rated Care Home Group in the UK 2025’ award from leading care home review website carehome.co.uk.
The annual carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards recognise the most recommended care homes in the UK and are based on reviews from care home residents and their family and friends. Four Seasons Health Care Group has a score of 9.6 out of 10, taken from the average review scores of the care homes in the group, with reviewers praising the exemplary care and the compassionate teams who work at the homes.
Jacqui Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer, Four Seasons Health Care Group, said: “We are thrilled to receive this award for our care homes and would like to thank everyone who took the time to write a review.
“This award is particularly special because it is based on the opinions of the residents living in our care homes as well as their family and friends. I really couldn’t be prouder of our whole team, who are so passionate about providing extraordinary care. This award recognises that we are really making a positive difference and enriching the lives of our residents.”
For more information about Four Seasons Health Care or brighterkind care homes please get in touch. Our friendly team are on hand to help.
We offer a person-centred approach that is delivered through quality care, recreation and activities, and food and dining. Care is personalised to each individual depending on their needs – whether this is people living with physical difficulties who need extra support in day to day living, dementia care or care for shorter periods of time with the respite service.
In 2023 Craigieknowes supported over 200 families with their care enquiry. A recent vistor commented after their show round: “Very friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome. [There are] daily activities for residents and a nice patio area outside.” – Wendy via Feefo
We are here to help, so please get in touch with our friendly team.
At our care home in Perth, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including nursing care, specialised nursing dementia care, respite care, palliative care and intermediate care.
Our need to have companionship goes back to the dawn of the human race. As long as we’ve roamed the earth, we’ve done so in groups, and communication – in many forms – has been fundamental to our feeling of belonging and being connected. It’s no wonder that we feel lonely when we are without someone to talk to or to just be with on a regular basis.
Meeting the need for companionship is an important part of staying healthy and happy because loneliness can have a profound impact on mental health. So much so that it’s been described as an epidemic, as more than a quarter of UK households now contain only one person. Many of those are elderly people whose partners have passed away. So, what can we do to be aware of the effects of loneliness and find ways to provide and enjoy companionship?
At Four Seasons and brighterkind, we offer a wide range of opportunities for our residents to get together, socialise and enjoy each other’s company. Whether you reside in one of our homes, live on your own, or can offer companionship to an elderly family member, you can follow these tips to help stay happy and healthy.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Keeping your brain active is just as important as keeping your body active. If you didn’t move off the sofa for a week, you would find yourself stiff and much slower than when you first sat down. Your brain is much the same and needs exercise to stay healthy and to support good memory. Talking to someone for just 10 minutes is proven to improve memory.
Not only will that conversation boost your mood, it will also have longer lasting benefits to combat the worrying effects of loneliness found by various studies, including being 26% more likely to develop dementia and a 105% increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. All the more reason to pick up the phone and enjoy a natter.
TAKE AN INTEREST
Companionship can be provided through the simple act of taking an interest in someone. As we grow up, move away and start our own families, it’s far too easy to forget to take an interest in the lives of our ageing parents or neighbours. At the same time, their social circle is also declining as is their mobility and all of this can lead to feelings of isolation and a sense of a loss of purpose.
The simple act of checking in on an elderly family member or neighbour, or inviting them in for tea are impactful ways to make someone feel noticed and acknowledged. Better yet, arrange a visit to somewhere like a garden centre or a café so that you can both enjoy companionship in interesting surroundings.
ASK FOR HELP
Companionship is great for many things; conversation and reminiscing in particular, but a companion can also lend a helpful hand. Whether it’s grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with cleaning or the odd job around the house – sometimes that’s what friends are for. There’s no need to be shy about asking for help or offering it.
Having a friend is important throughout life. When we think about the best moments of our lives, rarely do we recount a time involving no one but ourselves. Our desire to socialise never goes away and supporting that need is crucial to enjoying a long and happy life.
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