Care Homes Owned by Viewpoint in City of Edinburgh

This was Kenneths first visit to Marian House + my family and I could not have been more pleased with his care. All the staff were very friendly + caring. The care home was spotless + the activities were varied + interesting and we could not have had a better experience - will definitely repeat.

Friendly, efficient, helpful and professional.

I can't find anything negative to say. I can only express my appreciation for the excellent care given to my relative and also shown to me, over more than six years.

My mother has been excellently cared for at Marian House, both previously when she was fairly independent and now that she needs more significant help. The staff know her well and treat her with dignity and respect. She feels comfortable and safe.

My Dad has been in St Raphael's for a couple of years now and has been very well looked after throughout this time.

The staff know him well and have cared for him through some recent episodes of delirium very effectively.

He needs help with all personal care now but is always smartly dressed and clean and tidy.

My mother has been a resident in Marian House for nearly three years and at no point during that time have I had any concerns over the excellent care that she receives from the very caring, friendly and well trained staff. The home is always clean and the food well prepared to meet my mothers changing dietary needs. There are daily activities provided by the activities organisers and in addition to this a Craft cafe. Most of the rooms look onto a safe and well kept garden which residents can access and enjoy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Marian House to anyone seeking care for their loved one.

There is always a wide range of activities and outings for the residents each week and a beautifully kept secluded garden at the back in which mum loves .

There is a calming and peaceful atmosphere inside and the home is impressively clean.

Mum is so content now, a sincere thanks to everyone at Marian House for all your love and care you give to mum.

I cannot praise the staff enough. Knowing that my mum is safe and so well cared for makes it so much easier for us as a family.

Alistair

My dad moved into Marian House in July 2023, as his Altzheimers had progressed to the stage where he could no longer live independently, and required significant care. Marian House came highly recommended and I am so glad that my sister and I decided it was the right care home for him. The quality of care he receives is simply superb. There is a genuine sense of community, and staff really know dad and understand his developing needs. The activity programme is diverse. When he was able, dad loved attending weekly Art sessions run by the charity, Impact Arts. The lovely garden is accessible and used properly by residents.

Our dad has been resident at Marian House now for over two and a half years. The care he receives is fantastic. The home always has plenty of staff and regular staff who know and understand his needs well. The staff are loving and caring towards dad and cope brilliantly when his behaviours (due to dementia) are challenging. The standard of nutrition is very high, and personalised to his needs. My sister and I also appreciate the high level of medical attention he receives, not only from the skilled nurses who work in the home, but also from the wider GP, psychiatric and other health teams the Marian House team has referred dad to when he's needed more specialist care. The home is always clean, smells nice and is redecorated regularly. There's a good range of activities for residents and dad has really benefited from regular sessions at the home's Craft Cafe. The garden is brilliant and really well used by the residents. We feel so lucky to have found Marian House for our dad.

Marian House is a lovely home and I am very happy with the care that she receives.

My aunt moved in at the end of 2025 and it has been the best decision we could have made. She settled very quickly and the care she has received has been exemplary. The staff has taken time to get to know her and her interests.

I have no hesitation in recommending Marian House to anyone with a relative who has care needs. Having been through the process of assessment and admission with both parents I can assure any reader that the process was made as simple as possible and was handled in a highly caring and compassionate manner. I cannot fault the level of care my parents have received at Marian House. There is a genuine warmth, the staff are clearly of very high quality and I am continually impressed by how personalised the care experience is. Any queries are handled efficiently and professionally by management. Our family would highly recommend Marian House.

There are a range of excellent activities, including the wonderful craft cafe, and a beautiful, quiet sun trap of a back garden.

St Raphael's has been a warm & welcoming new home for me and I greatly appreciate their care. There is a wide range of activites including regular outings staff are always kind and helpful. The food service is transitioning from an in house chef to bought in prepare meals for lunch & dinner. There are teething issues - portion size (too small), lack of variety on menu and short notice changes. However, the team are engaging with residents to improve issues.

We would thoroughly recommend Marian House.

My sister developed early onset dementia and moved into St Raphaels in 2015. The level of loving care she was provided with exceeded anything I could have wished for. She was initially living in the specialist dementia wing, where the staff fully understood her condition and treated her with dignity and understanding. As her condition worsened she moved into the main house where she has lived for the last five years. Not once has she experienced any bed sores despite being bed ridden for the last few years. I can not thank the nursing staff enough for what this means for Chris and her family.

Daughter-in-Law: St. Raphael's has a very strong art program. The program runs Tues, Wed, Thurs by a capable and patient staff. The teachers meet the residents whatever their skill level. They are very experienced and change tactics to best assist the resident. I think this program is unique and helps keep residents mentally active.

I cannot praise the care and attention my mother has received highly enough. The place is always immaculate. The staff all know the family by name. We receive updates and the portal allows us to see what is happening.