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Scotland / Edinburgh

Compare Care Homes In Edinburgh

Search and compare care homes in or near Edinburgh.

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Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,850 per week53 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH10 5BPBrighterkind
Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,868 per week74 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH14 1GZCaring Homes
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementia
From £1,869 per week63 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH12 5YSCare UK
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,965 per week51 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH10 5LHRandolph Hill Nursing Homes
Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
Care available
NursingDementiaRespite
From £236 per week83 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH4 3PEBarchester Healthcare
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,866 per week60 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH11 4EURandolph Hill Nursing Homes
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,659 per week90 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH13 9PNCare UK
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
NursingDementiaRespite
From £1,973 per week60 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH16 5PHBrighterkind
Care Inspectorate Rating Adequate
Care available
NursingDementiaRespite
From £1,260 per week119 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH16 6NSBupa
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,871 per week60 BedsAll EnsuiteEdinburgh, EH4 8DUBarchester Healthcare

Average care home costs in Edinburgh

Average cost of residential care

£1,691per week

Average cost of nursing care

£1,646per week

Average cost of dementia care

£1,652per week

Average cost of nursing & dementia care

£1,649per week

Edinburgh's Care Regulator:

Care Inspectorate Scotland

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Edinburgh.

How many care homes are there in Edinburgh?

We have 60 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.

What is the average cost of care in Edinburgh?

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.

Are all care homes in Edinburgh regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI)?

Yes, every care home in Edinburgh has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).

How many nursing homes are there in Edinburgh?

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.

How many Edinburgh care homes offer residential care?

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.

What care homes in Edinburgh offer dementia care?

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.

What Edinburgh care homes offer respite care?

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.

Are there any care homes in Edinburgh that offer end-of-life or palliative care?

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.

Lottie's guide to care in Edinburgh

  • Overview

Welcome to 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, Colinton Care Home has an impressive ‘Very Good’ rating, thanks to a supportive care team that will provide your loved one with person-centred care starting from £1,850 a week.

We’ve rounded up the best care homes in Edinburgh, and there are several types of care to choose from. If you need some extra assistance with things like washing and bathing, there are residential care homes such as The Manor Care Home that provide respectful personal care, including for people living with dementia. 24/7 urgent nursing care is also offered if you have more significant medical needs.

We love the range of activities available in Edinburgh homes. Murrayside Care Home's jam-packed activity programme includes music sessions and quizzes. There’s also a minibus for trips to popular spots like Edinburgh Zoo and a cinema room for movie viewings.

Looking for a care home in Edinburgh shouldn’t feel overwhelming, so we’ve simplified your search through our detailed listings. In these, you’ll find important information about the bedrooms, the care offered, and the activities and facilities to choose from.

The best care homes in Edinburgh

  • 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