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The Good Care Group - Scotland Care Home

The Good Care Group - Scotland

Care Inspectorate Rating Excellent
Care at home types available
Live-In
From £254 per dayPrivate and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Home Instead - Edinburgh Care Home

Home Instead - Edinburgh

Care Inspectorate Rating Excellent
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £360 per nightMinimum lead time: 1 dayPrivate, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
1st Focus Homecare Care Home

1st Focus Homecare

Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £250 per nightMinimum lead time: 3 days Private, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Home Instead - West Lothian (Livingston) Care Home

Home Instead - West Lothian (Livingston)

Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £350 per nightMinimum lead time: 1 dayPrivate, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Home Instead - East Lothian and Midlothian Care Home

Home Instead - East Lothian and Midlothian

Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £320 per nightMinimum lead time: 1 dayPrivate, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Bluebird Care - Edinburgh Care Home

Bluebird Care - Edinburgh

Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £342 per nightMinimum lead time: 4 days Private funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Visiting Angels - Edinburgh East Care Home

Visiting Angels - Edinburgh East

Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £280 per nightMinimum lead time: 1 dayPrivate, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Consultus Care Care Home

Consultus Care

CQC Rating Good
Care at home types available
Live-In
From £112 per dayMinimum lead time: 1 dayPrivate funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Hometouch Care Home

Hometouch

CQC Rating Good
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £180 per nightPrivate, Local Authority and NHS funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
Prestige Nursing and Care - Edinburgh Care Home

Prestige Nursing and Care - Edinburgh

Care Inspectorate Rating Not assessed
Care at home types available
Overnight (Waking)
From £261 per nightMinimum lead time: 2 days Private and Local Authority funding acceptedMinimum age: 18 years
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Lottie's Guide to Home Care in Edinburgh

Living independently in the comfort of your own home is a priority for many older adults in Edinburgh, and the city’s wide choice of home care services makes that possible. There are compassionate care options across the city tailored to individual needs, including well-respected names like Home Instead - Edinburgh and Bluebird Care - Edinburgh.

Every care agency in Scotland listed on Lottie is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which measures care across categories like the overall quality of care and how carefully support is planned. Our team of in-house Care Experts - professionals with first-hand experience in adult social care - also assess each agency for the safety and reliability of their care.

From Newington to Stockbridge, most agencies offer a mix of live-in care for people with ongoing or complex conditions, hourly care for those needing regular assistance with meals or mobility, and overnight care for individuals who require close supervision at night. Many also offer dementia care, companionship visits, and rehabilitation support after illness or surgery.

Lottie makes it easy to browse and compare agencies in Edinburgh. If you’d like a bit more help, our Care Experts can create a free shortlist of home care agencies that meet your needs and have current availability. We're here to take the stress out of care planning - with local knowledge and expert insights you can trust.

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Written by Hannah Karim

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Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate

Frequently asked questions about home care in Edinburgh

How much does live-in care cost in Edinburgh?

The average daily cost of live-in care in Edinburgh is £183 per day. This will vary depending on the type of home care you need, your location, and how much support you need per week.

How much does overnight (waking) care cost in Edinburgh?

The average daily cost of overnight (waking) care in Edinburgh is £293 per night. This will vary depending on the type of home care you need, your location, and how much support you need per week.

How many home care agencies are there in Edinburgh?

There are 13 home care agencies in Edinburgh, including The Good Care Group - Scotland and Home Instead - Edinburgh.

Are all home care agencies in Edinburgh regulated by the SCI?

Most home care agencies in Edinburgh listed on Lottie have been regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI). Sometimes, there can be delays and some care agencies are waiting to be inspected. You'll find all available ratings listed above, including 'outstanding' or 'good' like Visiting Angels - Edinburgh East. Rest-assured that every care agency listed on Lottie has been vetted by our team of experts to ensure they provide the best care for your loved ones.

What are the most common types of home care available in Edinburgh?

Home care services in Edinburgh will vary, depending on the agency. The most common types of home care available now are:

Care at home provides lots of support each day, including personal care, companionship care, and dementia care.

How many care agencies in Edinburgh provide dementia care?

There are 12 Edinburgh agencies that offer specialist dementia care, including The Good Care Group - Scotland and Home Instead - Edinburgh. The type of dementia care at home provided will range from hourly visits from a trained carer to full-time live-in care, all focused on providing the highest quality support within the comfort of your own home.

Are there private care agencies in Edinburgh?

Yes, The Good Care Group - Scotland and Home Instead - Edinburgh accept privately funded clients. Private funding offers flexibility to choose the care provider and services that best suit your needs. It’s available for individuals looking for home support in (location) with £23,250 or more in savings and income (excluding assets) and no nursing care needs.

Are local authority and NHS funding options available for home care in Edinburgh?

Yes, Home Instead - Edinburgh and 1st Focus Homecare are two examples of local care agencies that accept local authority or NHS-funded clients.

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