Care Homes in City of Edinburgh

Q: Care Home costs in City-of-Edinburgh

Average starting prices for self-funders in City-of-Edinburgh Care Homes by care type. Average cost of Residential Care from 39 care homes with fees listed: £1,926 per week (23.5% above Scotland average, 46.2% above UK average). Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 34 care homes with fees listed: £1,958 per week (23.5% above Scotland average, 44.9% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Care from 34 care homes with fees listed: £1,996 per week (21.3% above Scotland average, 27.7% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 31 care homes with fees listed: £1,995 per week (20.9% above Scotland average, 25.3% above UK average).

Q: How many care homes are there in City-of-Edinburgh?

There are 73 Care Homes in City-of-Edinburgh, including 43 Nursing Homes & 30 Residential Care Homes.

Q: How many care homes offer Dementia Care in City-of-Edinburgh?

There are 50 care homes offering Dementia Care in City-of-Edinburgh including St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home.

Q: Which care homes offer Respite Care in City-of-Edinburgh?

Respite Care is offered by 51 care homes in City-of-Edinburgh including St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home.

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Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 2,304 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,946 per week

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Forthland Lodge

6 Alemoor Park, Edinburgh EH7 6US

9.326 Reviews

25 1

"My Father spent a year or so at Forthland Lodge before he passed, I could not rate the staff highly enough then! My expectations were..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,075 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Meallmore Ltd

Forthland Lodge provides high quality nursing care for elderly people and those living with dementia. It also has a separate specialist unit that support individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries. Located... Read more

Older Person Care
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Dementia Nursing Care
Learning Disability Care
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St Raphael's

6 South Oswald Road, Edinburgh EH9 2HG

9.121 Reviews

15 1

"My brother was admitted suffering the latter stages of vascular dementia. Sadly the home had to deal with his wife using power of attorney..."Read all 21 reviews

from £2,135 / weekSize 63 rooms

Group/Owner Viewpoint

St Raphael’s – which is affectionately known as St R’s - is Viewpoint’s largest home and it’s a busy, friendly community with lots going on. Relatives are constantly dropping by, entertainers put on shows... Read more

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Eildon House Nursing Home

23 Eildon Street, Edinburgh EH3 5JU

8.919 Reviews

"We were initially apprehensive about admitting our elderly mother into respite care. However any anxiety we had was soon dismissed after..."Read all 19 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

Eildon House is a small care home in north Edinburgh providing residential and dementia care for up to 22 residents, in a traditional stone terrace with views across the city to Edinburgh Castle. With... Read more

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Glencairn Care Home

8 Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh EH9 1TR

9.740 Reviews

13 1

"Glencairn is a very welcoming the staff are really nice and friendly and make you so welcome they are well trained and work as a team..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Renaissance Care

Glencairn is a beautiful residential care home providing a small boutique-style hotel service to residents. Located in the prestigious Grange area of Edinburgh, a short walk to the infamous Meadows and... Read more

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Southpark Care Home

35 Duddingston Park South, Edinburgh EH15 3NZ

9.520 Reviews

27 1

"My Mum has been a resident of Southpark for almost eight years. In all that time I've always found staff to be kind, caring and respectful,..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,995 / weekSize 32 rooms

Southpark is a care home for ladies. An established and highly skilled team of carers and support staff work together to create a home that provides support, stimulation and fulfilment for each individual... Read more

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Elsie Inglis Nursing Home

Spring Gardens, Edinburgh EH8 8HT

9.312 Reviews

"My father really appreciated all the activities offered and the options to allow him to choose where he wanted to eat. The staff were..."Read all 12 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 49 rooms

Elsie Inglis Nursing Home is situated on the very edge of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, with lovely views of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags, especially lovely from the first floor balcony. The home... Read more

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Belleville Lodge

5 Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh EH9 1RT

9.39 Reviews

20 1

"I moved my mother to Belleville Lodge at the end of April from an end of life care ward in a community hospital. My mother was not thriving..."Read all 9 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

Belleville Lodge offers residential, nursing and dementia care in south Edinburgh, combining a traditional stone villa with a modern extension, and with space for up to 29 residents, including couples... Read more

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Craighall House

99 Craighall Road, Edinburgh EH6 4RD

9.37 Reviews

13 1

"My father is being well card for by excellent staff. I get on well with all members of staff, good communication all round. I am kept well..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,995 / weekSize 12 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

Named one of Scotland’s top 10 care homes in 2024, Craighall House is a residential and dementia care home in north Edinburgh with space for just 12 residents. The home's small size shapes every aspect... Read more

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Victoria Manor Care Home

63 Albert Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH7 5LW

8.181 Reviews

"My uncle moved into the care home 3 weeks ago from another facility which is closing. The transition from him moving from one home to..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 118 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

At Victoria Manor Care Home, located in the popular area of Leith, Edinburgh, the team supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised nursing and nursing dementia care. The friendly... Read more

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Letham Park Care Home (Mathieson House)

Letham Park Care Home, 205-207 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4NN

9.012 Reviews

11 1

"The move to Mathieson house has been a welcoming experience for my loved one. Warmth and genuine care towards her and other residents is..."Read all 12 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Renaissance Care

Mathieson House provides a supportive and relaxing environment for residents within a stylish and intimate boutique style care home. All rooms are tastefully decorated with en-suite facilities, many also... Read more

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Eagle Lodge

488 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH5 2DL

9.020 Reviews

"May I say, I appreciate that the transition period from the Salvation Army "charity" to Mansfield Care "Business enterprise" must be a..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,695 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

Eagle Lodge is a residential and dementia care home on Ferry Road in north Edinburgh, supporting up to 35 older people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson’s disease to stroke recovery... Read more

Older Person Care
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Claremont Park Nursing Home

6 Claremont Park, Leith Links, Edinburgh EH6 7PH

8.215 Reviews

17 1

"My father has received superb care & compassion from all the warm, friendly, experienced & highly trained staff & nurses at Claremont Park...."Read all 15 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 33 rooms

Claremont Park has a reputation for providing a homely environment. It is an attractive Georgian house, with a purpose-built extension housing a number of modern rooms with a patio door leading to the... Read more

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The Elms

148 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 2EZ

8.116 Reviews

50 1

"The Elms is an excellent care home, with very caring staff. The environment is welcoming, calm and organised. I have a lot of confidence..."Read all 16 reviews

from £2,124 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Church of Scotland Trading as CrossReach

The Elms is a large Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds. It is situated in the Grange area of Edinburgh. Providing specialist service to people with dementia who can no longer live safely... Read more

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Spring Gardens

67 Promenade, Joppa, Edinburgh EH15 2EA

7.77 Reviews

"My mother has lived in Spring Gardens for almost three years now, and we are very pleased with the care she has received during that time...."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner Abercorn Care Ltd

Spring Gardens Care Home promotes and enhances physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well being within a homely and comfortable environment and, is registered with the Care Inspectorate. It is an... Read more

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Letham Park Care Home (Garden House)

205-207 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4NN

7.711 Reviews

19 1

"My mum has been in the care home for 12 weeks & the care she has received has been 1st class. Staff are very friendly & attend to her needs..."Read all 11 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Renaissance Care

Letham Park provides exceptional nursing care for up to 77 residents within the charming and historic building. Catering for residents with a variety of care needs, the team is professionally trained... Read more

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Erskine Edinburgh Home

468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7SA

10 Reviews

12 1

"My father was a resident in Rivers for 5 years suffering from Alzheimer’s. The care he/we received from everyone at Erskine Edinburgh Home..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,880 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Erskine Veterans Charity

Erskine Edinburgh is part of Erskine Veterans Charity and is proud to care for veterans and their spouses. The Erskine Edinburgh Home opened in 2002 and is situated in the heart of Gilmerton, on the south... Read more

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Cramond Manor Ltd

43 Mains Street, Davidsons Mains, Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 5BZ

Size 48 rooms

Group/Owner Lindemann Care Home Group Ltd

Cramond Manor Nursing Home is a 48-bed luxury care home in the north-west of Edinburgh. It forms part of the highly respected, award-winning, family-run Lindemann Care Home Group, which also operates... Read more

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Viewpark

13/15 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh EH15 2DE

2 Reviews

"My mother has been a resident of Viewpark for nearly 4 years now. She has advanced dementia, and as a result of her worsening symptoms, I..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner Abercorn Care Ltd

Viewpark Care Home is registered with the Care Inspectorate, it is located a short walk from Portobello Beach and, is easily accessed by excellent transport links. The Home sits directly opposite the... Read more

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Penumbra Milestone

Milestone House, 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH14 1EB

8.52 Reviews

Size 10 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Cameron Park Nursing Home

70 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh EH16 5LP

from £1,950 / weekSize 24 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Leonard Cheshire - Wardieburn

4 Wardieburn Street East, Edinburgh EH5 1DQ

Size 9 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Leonard Cheshire - Newhaven Road

161-163 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 4QA

Size 7 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Leonard Cheshire - Alemoor

17 Alemoor Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 6UJ

Size 6 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Learning Disability Care

The Hollies

4 Woodhall Road, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0DX

Size 4 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Learning Disability Care

Torphin House

Torphin Holding, 49 Torphin Road, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0PQ

Size 5 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Learning Disability Care

Braeburn Home

35 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NU

5 Reviews

Size 17 rooms

Older Person Care
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Belgrave Lodge

45 Belgrave Road, Edinburgh EH12 6NG

8.513 Reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 33 rooms

Older Person Care
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Residential Care
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Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Redcroft Care Services

267 Redford Road, Edinburgh EH13 9NQ

Size 6 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Learning Disability Care

Tweed Lodge

24 South Gyle Road, Edinburgh EH12 7RN

Size 6 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Learning Disability Care

Allermuir

142 Glenallan Drive, Edinburgh EH16 5RE

Size 4 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

City of Edinburgh Area

Frequently Asked Questions about City of Edinburgh Care Homes

Care Home costs in City of Edinburgh

Average care home costs in City of Edinburgh by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 47 care homes with fees listed in City of Edinburgh.

Type of Care Provided	City of Edinburgh	Scotland	UK
Residential Care	£1,926	£1,560	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,958	£1,586	£1,351
Nursing Care	£1,996	£1,646	£1,563
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,995	£1,650	£1,592
All Care Types	£1,946	£1,591	£1,330

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in City of Edinburgh Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 39 care homes with fees listed.

£1,926 per week

23.5% above Scotland average
46.2% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 34 care homes with fees listed.

£1,958 per week

23.5% above Scotland average
44.9% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 34 care homes with fees listed.

£1,996 per week

21.3% above Scotland average
27.7% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 31 care homes with fees listed.

£1,995 per week

20.9% above Scotland average
25.3% above UK average

How many care homes are there in City of Edinburgh?

There are 73 Care Homes in City of Edinburgh, including 43 Nursing Homes & 30 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in City of Edinburgh have the highest Review Score?

St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in City of Edinburgh.

Which care homes in City of Edinburgh offer Nursing Care?

St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home are some of the 42 Nursing Homes in City of Edinburgh.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in City of Edinburgh?

There are 50 care homes offering Dementia Care in City of Edinburgh including St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in City of Edinburgh?

Respite Care is offered by 51 care homes in City of Edinburgh including St Margaret's Care Home, Cluny Lodge & Northcare Suites Care Home.

How many care homes listings in City of Edinburgh have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 56 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in City of Edinburgh have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 11 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in City of Edinburgh have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in City of Edinburgh include Ashley Court, Barchester Queens Manor Care Home, Cluny Lodge, Glencairn Care Home & Northcare Suites Care Home.