The 8 Best Care Homes in Edinburgh
If you or your loved one are looking for a care home in Edinburgh then you’re in the right place! Here, you’ll find a handful of the best care homes in Edinburgh. These care homes cater to many different needs, including residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, along with personal care.
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Browse the Best Care Homes in Edinburgh:
- Barchester Queens Manor
- Barchester Strachan House
- Colinton
- Lauder Lodge
- Manor Grange
- Murrayside
- Struan Lodge
- Trinity House
Barchester Queens Manor
Queens Manor Care Home has been specifically designed to provide superb residential and dementia care to older adults. You’ll find Queens Manor on Queensferry Road. Near Edinburgh Airport, this home is around a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Here, the team of dedicated staff focus on the individual needs of each resident and is committed to providing personal yet respectful care.
This stunning home boasts numerous contemporary amenities to help residents enjoy their later lives, including beautifully decorated ensuite bedrooms, inviting communal lounges, private dining areas for special occasions, a café bar and manicured gardens.
Thanks to the dedicated Memory Lane Community for dementia care, Queens Manor is one of the best care homes in Edinburgh. Within this community, memory boxes with small reminders - such as photographs - are used to help each person reminisce.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Barchester Queens Manor at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,710 |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | This Edinburgh care home contains facilities like an activity room, bar, communal and private dining areas, a restaurant and gardens |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Barchester Queens Manor?
To book or get more information, call 0131 6470 638.
Barchester Strachan House
Situated in the stunning city of Edinburgh, near Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh Zoo and the popular neighbourhood of Murrayfield, Strachan House Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home providing 24-hour nursing, dementia and respite care. Thanks to excellent transport links and nearby shops, residents will have no problem accessing nearby amenities.
Just like many other Barchester care homes, Strachan House has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe and homely environment for people living with dementia. Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence, freedom of choice and life skills. Staff undergo specialist dementia care training which has been developed by dementia care specialists and academic partners through research at Leeds Beckett University.
Strachan House also prides itself on offering a wide range of activities. With gentle exercise classes, gardening, wellbeing classes and much more, there’s an activity for everyone!
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - Not Assessed
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Barchester Strachan House at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,854 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Strachan House, you’ll find an activity room, hair and beauty salon, dining area, gardens and a quiet area |
| Number of Beds | 83 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Barchester Strachan House?
To book or get more information, call 0131 647 0316.
Colinton
Colinton Care Home can be found in Edinburgh’s Merchiston area. This vibrant neighbourhood is convenient for shops, public transport and other popular amenities. Meanwhile, Princess Street and the city centre are just 10 minutes by car. Colinton offers several care types, including nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care.
This purpose-built care home has been extensively refurbished over recent years. Today, it boasts updated facilities and redecorated rooms, all of which have ensuite facilities. With TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms and separate dining rooms, there are plenty of places to relax. Colinton provides restaurant-style dining, with meals cooked by an in-house chef using local and fresh produce.
Residents can also benefit from regular visits to the home from an experienced hair stylist, chiropodist and physiotherapist. If needed, complementary therapies can be arranged as well. Scoring between 4 (Good) and 6 (Excellent) for the Care Inspectorate’s key questions, this is one of the best care homes in Edinburgh.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - 6 (Excellent)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Colinton at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,550 |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | Colinton Care Home contains an activity room, hair and beauty salon, café, dining area, gardens and more |
| Number of Beds | 53 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Colinton?
To book or get more information, call 0131 341 4600.
Lauder Lodge
Situated in a truly beautiful location, residents at Lauder Lodge Care Home can enjoy magnificent views across the River Forth towards Fife. This stunning care home in northeast Edinburgh has been designed to support your loved one in enjoying a comfortable, varied and fulfilling lifestyle.
Lauder Lodge is built over three floors and features a range of lounges and dining areas, along with spacious activity areas and well-decorated ensuite bedrooms. One of our favourite facilities is the contemporary café with a terrace providing lovely views of Arthur’s Seat. Lauder Lodge also includes a state-of-the-art cinema room and beauty salon.
The dedicated team of activity coordinators at Lauder Lodge endeavour to make sure no two days are the same, with a range of meaningful activities for residents to try, including regular trips to Edinburgh’s city centre in the home’s minibus or enjoying a classic film in the cinema.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 3 (Adequate)
| Lauder Lodge at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,649 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | Edinburgh’s Lauder Lodge contains an activity room, bar, cinema, hair salon, restaurant, dining room and idyllic gardens |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Lauder Lodge?
To book or get more information, call 0131 516 8560.
Manor Grange
The managerial and care team at Manor Grange Care Home in Edinburgh strive to deliver the highest level of services to their residents. When staying at Manor Grange, your loved one will have access to a brilliant selection of amenities, including a fun, engaging and care home activities programme in which they’re encouraged to take part.
As a premium care home and one of the best care homes in Edinburgh, Manor Grange is proud to provide a cheerful and stimulating environment for residents. This home is always looking to improve facilities and services to better meet the needs of residents.
Manor Grange is equipped with a range of contemporary facilities, including beautifully decorated ensuite bedrooms, a selection of stylish communal lounges, a fine dining restaurant, a hairdressing salon, a superb cinema room, a library and gorgeously landscaped gardens.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Manor Grange at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,600 |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At this care home, you’ll find an activity room, bar, cinema, beauty salon, library, dining area, gardens and even a spa |
| Number of Beds | 83 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Manor Grange?
To book or get more information, call 0131 334 6462.
Murrayside
Located near Edinburgh’s Murrayfield and Balgreen neighbourhoods, Murrayside Care Home is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care in beautiful surroundings. This home delivers round-the-clock care services that vary from residential and nursing to specialist dementia care. Each of these care types is undertaken while making sure that residents can continue to enjoy a lifestyle which is completely personalised to their wishes.
At Murrayside, all 63 bedrooms are individually styled with ensuite facilities, a widescreen television and an electronically adjustable bed. Rooms on the ground floor open onto the stunning and secure gardens which have been designed by a specialist landscape architect.
As one of Edinburgh’s best care homes, there are welcoming shared areas and more intimate quiet lounges. This variety allows your loved one to find their feet at Murrayside. They can sit and relax, or enjoy one of the many meaningful activities organised by the lifestyle team.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Murrayside at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,679 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | Murrayside Care Home boasts an activity room, cinema, hair and beauty salon, library, quiet area, restaurant, dining room and lovely gardens |
| Number of Beds | 63 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Murrayside?
To book or get more information, call 0131 516 6243.
Struan Lodge
Struan Lodge Care Home is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac near Carrick Knowe Golf Course in the lovely residential area of Balgreen, Edinburgh. Here, residents will find a cosy, warm and inviting setting across two floors. At Struan Lodge, your loved one will have access to amazing facilities and activities, while care is delivered by an experienced team 24/7.
Struan Lodge accommodates 30 residents. This smaller number allows the care team to quickly become familiar with residents and provide a person-centred approach.
What’s brilliant about Struan Lodge is how the home has been designed to foster group living. Residents are encouraged to take part in the dynamic activities programme, with some of the most popular options including pet therapy, arts and crafts, bingo, baking, movie days and visiting entertainers.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - Not Assessed
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - Not Assessed
| Struan Lodge at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,482 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | This care home includes an activity room, hair and beauty salon, dining area, quiet room and gardens |
| Number of Beds | 30 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Struan Lodge?
To book or get more information, call 0131 337 7477.
Trinity House
In the north of Edinburgh - near the Royal Yacht Britannia and just a short walk from the Scottish coast - you’ll find Trinity House Care Home. With impressive Care Inspectorate ratings across the five main questions, the ethos of this care home focuses on the word ‘home’. It’s important that Trinity House feels like home and offers all the comforts that residents would expect and need.
When arriving at the home, your loved one will be surrounded by the finer things in life; including a stunning open-plan reception, extravagant spacious living areas, a state-of-the-art cinema room, a beauty salon and fabulous dining areas.
Meanwhile, Trinity House Care Home focuses on residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Staff aim to provide a quality of life that allows individuals to retain their independence and enjoy a first-class standard of living.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Trinity House at a glance: | |
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,926 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Trinity Lodge, you’ll find an activity room, cinema, hair and beauty salon, dining room, quiet area and gardens |
| Number of Beds | 55 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Interested in Trinity House?
To book or get more information, call 0131 341 3444.
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