Scotland / Edinburgh
Your guide to the best care homes around Edinburgh.
Edinburgh has some of the country’s best-rated care homes, with many of these rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Very Good’ by the Care Inspectorate (the two highest ratings). These homes can support a range of care needs, including respectful personal care (such as assistance with getting dressed and using the bathroom) and specialist support for people living with a condition that requires medical care, for example, Struan Lodge and Murrayside.
Homes like The Manor have jam-packed activity programmes that include painting, gardening, music sessions, and quizzes. Our favourite facilities in these homes are idyllic garden spaces, libraries, cosy communal lounges, and areas dedicated to peace and quiet.
Convenient public transport options, including the Edinburgh Tram system and the bus network operated by Lothian Buses, make it easy for older adults to travel around the city and access tranquil green spaces like Holyrood Park and the Royal Botanic Garden. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital provide services throughout the city, with specialist care often tailored to older adults.
If you’re open to care elsewhere, you can also find top-rated care homes in Glasgow through Lottie.
Colinton - This home is found in Merchiston, one of Edinburgh’s most desirable neighbourhoods, packed with shops, convenient public transport options, and other popular amenities. Recently refurbished, Colinton boasts newly decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms or wetrooms. There are also TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms, and communal dining spaces for relaxation or socialisation. Colinton offers several care types, including nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care. Residents also benefit from regular visits from hair stylists, chiropodists, and physiotherapists.
Strachan House - Near Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, and the popular neighbourhood of Murrayfield, Strachan House is a purpose-built nursing home providing 24-hour nursing, dementia, and respite care. If your loved one is living with dementia, Strachan House has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe and homely setting for those living with dementia. Carers working in this part of the home undergo specialist dementia care training.
Manor Grange - The care team at Manor Grange strives to deliver the highest level of services to their residents, with residential, nursing, dementia, and short-term respite care all available. You or your loved one will have access to luxurious facilities, including beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms, stylish communal lounges, a fine-dining restaurant, a hairdressing salon, a superb cinema room, a library, and gorgeously landscaped gardens.
Here is some further information about care homes in Edinburgh.
We have 42 care homes in Edinburgh. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
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 homes in Edinburgh 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 in Edinburgh 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 in Edinburgh 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 in Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh's Care Regulator:
Care Inspectorate Scotland