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Scotland / Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Care Regulator:
Care Inspectorate Scotland
Here is some further information about care homes in Edinburgh.
We have 47 care homes in Edinburgh. You'll see the CQC rating, the type of care available, and the care home operator for every home above, so you can find the best care home for your needs.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Edinburgh, the average cost of care is £1,630. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every care home in Edinburgh has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).
We have 12 in Edinburgh that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 9 care homes in Edinburgh that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 13 Edinburgh care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 11 care homes in Edinburgh that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
11 Edinburgh care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is chock-full of character and history, as well as containing some of the country’s best rated care homes.
Comparing care homes in Edinburgh shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Here, we’ve simplified your search for a new home. Each home we list includes weekly care home costs, making it easier to find the best Edinburgh home for your loved one’s needs. You can also view our care home listings by the types of care they offer, as well as whether the bedrooms include en-suite facilities.
From regular meaningful activities to superb facilities in beautiful surroundings, our homes offer person-centred care administered by an experienced team and overseen by a reliable home manager.
If your loved one requires support from a qualified nurse, this will be provided within a nursing care home.
We offer several different types of care, including personal care in residential care homes and specialist dementia care homes. If you’ve got a query, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our care experts will help you find the right care home for your family member’s individual care needs.
Colinton Care Home is located in Edinburgh’s vibrant Merchiston neighbourhood, full of convenient amenities for older adults such as shops and public transport links. Colinton has been recently refurbished and now boasts newly decorated rooms with en-suite facilities. At this home, residents benefit from regular visits from hair stylists, chiropodists and physiotherapists
Strachan House Care Home is purpose-built and provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and respite care. This home is near the popular Murrayfield district. Strachan House has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe environment for people living with dementia. Staff also undergo specialist dementia care training
Murrayside Care Home provides high-quality, personalised care in beautiful surroundings. All 63 bedrooms at Murrayside have en-suite facilities, widescreen televisions and electronically adjustable beds. Ground-floor rooms open onto the stunning and secure gardens, which a specialist landscape architect has designed