Scotland / 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. For example, there are residential care homes in Edinburgh that provide respectful personal care, including for people living with dementia. 24/7 urgent nursing care is also offered in a nursing home if you have more significant medical needs. Edinburgh care homes have jam-packed activity programmes that include things like painting, gardening, music sessions and quizzes. You can also find top-rated care homes in Glasgow through Lottie.
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
Here is some further information about care homes in Edinburgh.
We have 80 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