Seasoned Hands Care

78 Walter Scott Avenue, Edinburgh EH16 5RL
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Seasoned Hands Care supports those who find it challenging to manage everyday life and enable them to remain in the comfort of their own homes.

Whatever care needs a person has, Seasoned Hands Care can match and exceed your expectations, offering around the clock care from 1 hour through to full-time care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The wide range of personalised care services includes home care, live-in care, end of life care, complex care as well as dementia care.
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Care Provided by Seasoned Hands Care

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Nursing/Nurse Led Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)
  • Children (0-18)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • PEG Feeding
  • Stoma Care
  • Medication Assistance (Intravenous)
  • Catheter Care

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £24 – £26
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1500 – £1600

Fees are negotiable depending on circumstances and the level of expertise required

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Seasoned Hands Care to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Seasoned Hands Care to get a personalised quote.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
Explain these funding types

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Graceguard Services Ltd [t/a] Seasoned Hands Care
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Meme O Osaretin Ehis (Manager)

Seasoned Hands Care Reviews (28)

9.6

Seasoned Hands Care has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.572) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Seasoned Hands Care has 28 reviews.

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Review from D A (Son of Client) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Season hands looked after my mother each day over the last few years, with twice daily support visits . the team are excellent and i would highly recommend them for people who need additional support at home. All of the team that looked after mum were pleasant, polite, professional , attentive, always
turned up when required and most of all they care. Season hands followed all regulatory requirements and always practiced excellent hygiene. the head office team are good to work with - they listen, they help and the are flexible to the needs of the client under their care.
i would highly recommend Season hands to families who need help in daily tasks, medication management and looking after someone.
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Review from A A (Son of Client) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands have been a great, trusted support to us and our mother whilst she has needed assistance over the past 4 years, and this has been very much appreciated by us and by her. She always thought the carers were respectful, kind and looked to assist her more if she required, always checking
if there was anything else they could do.
We trusted them coming into her home, which feels hard at first when you need to set a key box, knowing people you don't yet know shall be visiting the house. But we were always reassured. And the individual carers seem to take great pride in their work and care, which cannot be an easy job with the different client needs, and travel in between different locations often in all weathers. I would say that the provider is of high quality, and we have seen them grow and develop over the time they have assisted us, which is no surprise due to their quality of care.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your kind words, it means a lot to our team
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Review from A G (Daughter of Client) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the carers were kind and compassionate. They were usually punctual, and had friendly ways of engaging with our father. They related well to him and helped him greatly with his personal care. He liked them and enjoyed their company.
It could be challenging for some carers to realise the increasing
disabilities arising from our father's dementia, and I felt that some did not really understand how to create an environment to encourage him with behaviours like eating and drinking and moving around. I appreciate though that these things are a challenge for all of us us, family included.
Our father would not have been able to remain at home as long as he did without the help of the SHC carers
We are extremely grateful to them all.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks, your kind words is greatly appreciated
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Review from Uwa O (Mother of Client) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands Care looked after my son so well. Carers are very professional, cautious, loving and approachable. They made our lives easier by their compassionate care.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your kind words, it means a lot to out team
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Review from Caroline D (Client) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands have provided a very high standard of care, they have been flexible, reliable and caring in all aspects of their work.
The care staff are always punctual and efficient and the management team very flexible in making changes to visit times af short notice.
The care staff have been encouraging
and motivating with helping me to complete my daily exercise program after a spinal cord injury.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your kind words and appreciation of the little we do.
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Review from Thomas O (Relative of Client) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned hands care reassured after so many providers let us down. They are true to their words; care is with compassion. Carers are well mannered, caring and very friendly. I cannot thank them enough.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your kind words and appreciations for what we do for the people we support in the community
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Review from Petra K (Wife of Client) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands Care is new to us (husband) but we are very pleased with the care given (super!) and hope it will stay this way.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks, we are happy to hear that our support is making a difference
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Review from F B (Wife of Client) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands were extremely helpful in setting up morning visits to check if my husband had taken his medication while I was away at a conference for a few days. Not easy, because my husband is not always very cooperative. I was swithering between 4 and 5 stars because entering the report on the app
sometimes took longer than expected, but the management have assured me that this is a problem they have dealt with. I will be using Seasoned Hands' services again soon.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Many thanks for your kind words, we are happy to help as always.
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Review from S M (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother-in-law suddenly took ill and was put in palliative care, Seasoned Hands was the only care agency that was willing to help. They were caring and professional. The girls who tended to my mother-in-law treated her with respect and dignity. Without them we would not have been able to bring
her home. We used them for eight months before my mother-in-law sadly passed away. The owner was amazing, what a star she was from the very first day Mum came out of hospital. They also try and send the same team out so that they can get to know the client's needs.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Many thanks for your kind words, our team appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
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Review from P J (Son of Client) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Over a period of ill health before admitted to hospital we found the care and attention given to my mother to be extremely helpful. My mother became friends with her carers, she found them to be very kind and understanding.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your words of appreciation of our service, it matters to our team.
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Review from G A (Client) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
On multiple grounds, I had to discharge their services. I could not have been more disappointed. There was nothing about their services that I can describe as satisfactory. I feel very badly let down.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
We aim to provide the best possible care to those we support, which we take very seriously. Service went over and above to support you in your situation, but your peculiar circumstance made this…read more
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Review from I H (Client) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands have a great set of caregivers. Each and everyone is friendly and polite while providing good-quality professional care. They always listen to my needs and are ready to help as best they can.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement; it means a lot to our team.
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Review from Brian C (Client) published on 2 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The team that have all done caring for me and all are very good. I have an order of preference. I especially like one lady; she is very understanding of my needs and very sensitive to her care. We get on very well together. But I have much appreciated the visits of all the staff who have been very helpful.
I really depend on their caring help, and much appreciate their smiling, friendly manner.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Many thanks for your kind words of appreciation for our service; it matters to us to know that we have been of help.
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Review from P H (Client) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
At the age of 93 (close to 94), I am confined to my one-floor apartment in a tenement built in 1824. I spend much of the daytime in an adjustable reclining chair in my living room. I move to my kitchen/dining room for meals with the support of a trolley. My carers change my nappy up to three times a
day. I do the food preparation and cooking myself since my carers overcook everything! They are not happy to be excluded. Their skills as nappy changers (I have become incontinent) are good. To me, they are friends!
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
We appreciate your review as it helps us improve our services better.
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Review from P F (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Although some of the carers are good at building a rapport with myself (client), others aren't and do not attempt much communication. Agreed tasks are usually done, but there are still times when these aren't done to a satisfactory level (wet washing left on a dry bed).
Points are raised regularly
with management and noted down, but this rarely trickles down to carers, so issues don't/take a while to get rectified.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your review; that is very helpful to improve our service to our esteemed care receivers.
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Review from F M (Wife of Client) published on 6 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy with the service provided by the care team. They are quick to notice if there is a need for extra vigilance and will try to rectify any problems occurring.
We are supposed to have two carers, but sometimes that does not always happen. But this is due to travel issues, which is no fault
of the carers.
Reply from Festus Ojez, Manager at Seasoned Hands Care
Thanks for your reviews; it makes us get better and improves our service for our esteemed care receivers.
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Review from N M (Wife of Client) published on 30 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Service is satisfactory and reliable. Carers are cheerful, friendly and competent. New carers are introduced to the family prior to becoming regular carers. The management check either by telephone or visit personally to check that the service is satisfactory.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Many thanks for your kind words, it means a lot to our team.
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Review from Alex S (Husband of Client) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seasoned Hands Care provided a great care service to my wife, settling her back home from the hospital and re-enabling her. Staff are cheerful and very professional, and management is very proactive. All-round excellent care is given, which my wife and I are very grateful for.
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Review from Jennifer B (Wife of Client) published on 23 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were very impressed with the way in which Seasoned Hands Care were able to come to our rescue when another company withdrew suddenly. And on another occasion of crisis, Seasoned Hands Care responded really quickly in rescuing us. I like the way we have a regular carer and a team of assistants who
we can get to know. They cope very well with the problems of caring for him, though sometimes have difficulty understanding them through the masks. It would be nice if they could talk more to him. We are finding it very expensive, and frequently, the visit takes a half-hour.
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Review from G O (Wife of Client) published on 11 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has a complex set of needs, and Seasoned Hands has proven themselves to be both reliable and caring. The former is a particular achievement during a pandemic. The staff are cheerful and trustworthy, and managers are evident on the ground spot-checking and engaging in quality appraisals.
Reply from FESTUS OJEZ, MANAGER at Seasoned Hands Care
Thank you for your kind words; it means a lot to us all.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.572)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.572) out of 10 for Seasoned Hands Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.872 for Seasoned Hands Care is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 39 Ratings = 4.872
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Seasoned Hands Care is based on 7 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4.7
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meme Ehs

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2018

Meme is a seasoned Carer and administrator, with more than 25 years of experience in Care, both in the residential setting and domiciliary care. Meme has been with Seasoned Hands Care since its inception in 2014.


Meme is married with children and grandchildren, a Christian with exceptional love for people.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seasoned Hands Care

What Type of Services does Seasoned Hands Care offer?

Seasoned Hands Care offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Seasoned Hands Care employ?

Seasoned Hands Care employs 150 carers.

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