Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near East Lothian.
Hilton Lodge, operated by Mansfield Care Group, is a charming care home located in Haddington, East Lothian.
From
£2,000
per week
Located in the charming town of Haddington in East Lothian, Haddington Care Home provides superior levels of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly.
From
£1,859
per week
Tucked away within the picturesque village of Gullane, East Lothian, Muirfield is a much-loved nursing home at the heart of the community.
From
£3,164
per week
Astley House is part of the award winning Pepperwood Care Group.
From
£1,595
per week
Sitting in the heart of the historic market town of Dalkeith, Archview Lodge is a welcoming care home that provides expert nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly.
From
£2,159
per week
Situated in Lasswade, a friendly village in Midlothian, Drummond Grange is a welcoming care home that provides expert dementia and nursing care to those in need.
From
£2,296
per week
Gilmerton Neurlogical Centre is an independently managed care home in Edinburgh, providing exemplary care for individuals with complex neurological needs.
From
£2,100
per week
Providing top-tier nursing care for older individuals and those living with dementia, Forthland Lodge is a wonderful care home situated in the heart of Edinburgh.
From
£1,875
per week
Overlooking the stunning Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags and a stone's throw away from Edinburgh in Newington, St Margaret’s is a welcoming care home that provides expert nursing, palliative and respite care to the elderly.
From
£2,250
per week
Victoria Manor Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a welcoming community situated in the vibrant area of Leith, Edinburgh.
From
£1,812
per week
Situated in the bustling capital city of Edinburgh, Trinity House is a luxurious care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly.
From
£2,119
per week
A beautiful care home set within a converted period house by the beach, Earlsferry Care Home is located in the stunning coastal town of Elie in Fife.
From
£1,329
per week
Set within vast landscaped grounds in the suburbs of Edinburgh, Colinton Care Home provides expert residential, dementia, nursing, respite and palliative care to the elderly.
From
£2,300
per week
Located in the delightful Morningside neighbourhood of Edinburgh since 1994, Ashley Court nursing home offers stunning views of the city and countryside, blending convenience with tranquility.
From
£3,164
per week
Murrayfield House, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a distinguished care home situated in the leafy suburb of Edinburgh.
From
£1,832
per week
Here is some further information about respite care homes in East Lothian.
Are all respite care homes in East Lothian regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI)?
Yes, every respite care home in East Lothian has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).
How many respite care homes are there in East Lothian?
There are 24 homes in East Lothian that offer temporary, respite care, including Hilton Lodge, Haddington and Muirfield.
East Lothian's Care Regulator:
Care Inspectorate Scotland
Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...
Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.
P Cavanagh
2 June 2025
Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.
Gemma
21 April 2025
Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.
Gillian
16 April 2025
Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.
Sue
6 April 2025
Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.
E Pritchett
21 March 2025
I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.
Penny
5 February 2025
Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.
Filipa
11 November 2024
We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.
Catherine
23 October 2024
