Care Provided by Braeburn Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 17 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Any local authority funding is taken off this fee.
additional fees are hairdresser, chiropodist, toiletries etc.
Contact Braeburn Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Good to Know
Owner
- Braeburn Home
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Katharine Spence (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
Visiting
- Open visiting. Well behaved pets welcome.
Parking
- Some onsite parking. Plenty pay and display parking close to the home.
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Braeburn Home Reviews (5)
Over all time Braeburn Home has 5 reviews.
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Review from Sandy B (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Hi. My mum was resident at Braeburn for almost 5 years until she passed away last October. I live close to Braeburn so I was a frequent visitor. The care my mum got was fantastic! The carers really care and my mum considered them friends (as I did through my visits). My mum was very happy there.
I've not given 5 stars for 'rooms' as mum's room was quite small but nicely decorated with a couple of windows. Also I've not given 5 stars for 'value' as I can't compare to other facilities. If you would like to discuss my/mum's experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch (I've got to put a rating for all items otherwise my review will not be accepted!)
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Review from Sheila M (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My mother was a resident at Braeburn Home for the last four years of her life. On first viewing Braeburn, the family decided that this was the perfect place for our mother to spend her most vulnerable years. Braeburn is well appointed, clean and accessible whilst maintaining a traditional family home atmosphere. Its relatively small size adds to its appeal in this respect. Braeburn also has a good schedule of activities for residents. Over the four years, I got to know the long-standing staff who likewise got to know my mother well and always treated her with dignity and respect. I cannot fault the care and kindness she received at Braeburn and the family look back on this as a happy time for our ailing mother.
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Review from Philip C (Nephew of Resident) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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When my ninety-five year old aunt could no longer manage to live on her own at home we were recommended to consider Braeburn Home. We were so pleased that my aunt was accepted and immediately took to her new home. Braeburn has the feel and atmosphere of a peaceful family home. The care and attention of the entire team is second to none. With only eighteen residents and top quality management, nurses and carers, excellent attention to detail and a variety of activities to keep residents fulfilled and amused, Braeburn really is one big family and a home from home. My aunt spent her final twenty-one months in Braeburn and was extremely happy and fulfilled among her newfound caring friends and Braeburn family. My only hope that it is still thriving in the future when it is my turn to be cared for.
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Review from Cathy R (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Braeburn Home is an excellent care home. I was really pleased to get my mother a place there because I know the home from having had my aunt (my mother's sister) there for nearly ten years. Everything about Braeburn is great, food, professional staff, friendliness, beautiful house with beautiful decor and furniture and good activities for those able to join in. It's a lovely place to visit, and while my mother is extremely frail, she has even got better while in Braeburn, sleeping at night, calm during the day, now on fewer drugs, and looking more rested.
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Review from P T (Sister of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My sister has been resident at Braeburn Home for over three years and has received excellent care. I live at a distance so visits are infrequent, but I have always found the staff to be considerate and caring towards her. It is comforting to be assured of her well being there.
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Date: 21 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
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- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How well is care and support planned?Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Braeburn Home
What types of Care is Braeburn Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Braeburn Home have?
There are 17 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Braeburn Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Braeburn Home to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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