Marian House

7 Oswald Road, Edinburgh EH9 2HE
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Marian House is located within the Grange, a highly desirable part of Edinburgh, with impressive views of Blackford Hill from the landscaped gardens.

The care home can accommodate up to 35 older people in comfortable surroundings and individually designed en-suite rooms. It offers consistently high standards of nursing care for older people. The highly trained nursing staff will work with residents and their families to assess individual needs and create a personalised care plan to promote wellbeing and independence, ensuring residents experience joy in their later years.

The home consists of two floors, Blackford and Pentland, with en-suite bedrooms, shared lounges and dining rooms. Families and friends are always welcome to enjoy quality time together, and pets can visit too by prior arrangement. The beautiful walled garden is a place for quiet contemplation or enjoyment with friends and is sheltered and part covered so you can appreciate it come rain or shine. It’s directly accessed from the ground floor lounge and is expertly landscaped to be fully wheelchair accessible and enjoyable all year round.

Marian House has a wide range of activities on offer to support people to have an active and fulfilling life, with activity co-ordinators planning daily activities to stir the senses. In collaboration with Impact Arts, the home provides a unique craft café experience where residents are supported to explore their artistic skills. Artwork created in the café is displayed throughout the home for all to enjoy.
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Care Provided by Marian House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2263
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2263
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2518
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2518

Our fees are fully inclusive of all care and nursing requirements by our highly trained, friendly staff and include a regular review of care plans and communication. (Also inclusive of any care/nursing payments which a resident may be entitled to through local authority funding). We will discuss all care requirements with you upon application to ensure we can suitably meet the needs of the user.


Fees also include:
-   Fully furnished, individually designed en-suite rooms
-   Separate shower/bathroom where required
-   All food and drink including alcoholic beverages
-   Access to landscaped garden and grounds
-   A range of engaging activities and lifestyle programme
-   Day trips and visits
- Craft Café (provided by Impact Arts)
-   Housekeeping and laundry service
-   Free Wi-Fi access throughout and phone points in each room
-   Please note that services such as the on-site hairdresser and chiropodist will incur additional charges. Consumables such as toiletries, newspapers/magazines and also paid separately
-   Premium rooms are also available at an additional charge

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Marian House for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Marian House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority

Support you may be entitled to

If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Asa Kitching (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (11)

Visiting

  • Marian House is open for visitors at all reasonable times, pets are also welcome by arrangement. Joining in with resident activities is encouraged and larger visitor parties can attend for special occasions, but should be discussed prior to visit.

Parking

  • Free parking

Marian House Reviews (43)

9.8

Marian House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Marian House has 43 reviews.

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Review from Niccy A (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Thank you for your recommendation of our home.
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Review from Derek C (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Marian House Nursing Home for 2 years now and the exceptional nursing care that we experienced in 2024 is the same, if not more exceptional now. All the nursing and care staff are so friendly and their care to mum goes above and beyond their duties to attend to mums needs. Every
time we visit we find mum is always immaculately dressed.

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.

Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you so much for your review. Its our pleasure looking after mum, thank you indeed for the warming review.
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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Marian house for 3.5 years and has been very well cared for while she has been there. From the moment she arrived the staff took the time to get to know her personally and to tend to her individual needs. These needs have changed over the time she had been there and the care and attention
of the staff has adapted accordingly. Her room is warm and comfortable and the fact that she was able to bring some of her own furniture and have her own pictures on the wall really helped her to settle in and feel at home.
The garden is a real bonus. Unfortunately my mum is not so able to make use of it so much now but she enjoyed being able to get outside and walk or sit in the beautiful surroundings.
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for your review. It is warming to hear that you feel mum is safe and thank you for praising the staff.
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Review from Alistair F (Brother of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother came to Marian House late in 2025 after an unfortunate diagnosis with Dementia. I had been advised about this care home by people who had helped me along the way with my brothers plight. I can honestly say that he settled in very quickly, the staff, and the surroundings, proving to be excellent.The
care and attention to his needs are wonderful managed by a well trained staff. There is something on every day with outings on a regular basis arranged by the Activities Coordinator. The quality of food is good with a choice on the daily menu. Management and staff keep good contact with the relatives and have relatives meetings during the course of the year. Finally the care home is kept with really high standards of cleanliness and it is situated in a wonderful area with nice gardens and nice outlook . I am so happy for my brother and I can rest reassured of his wellbeing. I would have no hesitation in recommending Marion House as a wonderful
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Alistair
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for taking the time to give us an review. I am pleased to hear that that you are happy with the care provided for your brother and that you would recommend us as a provider of this care.
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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for taking time to leave us an review. I am so happy to read that you feel the care is superb.
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Review from Angel p (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for your review. I will ensure the staff are aware of the very kind words mentioned about them. They do take great pride in delivering high standards of care.
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Review from Elizabeth T (Sister of Resident) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been living in Marian House since January 2022. I visit her every week and enjoy going into the home to see her and all the staff who care for her. She is no longer able to have a two way conversation with me but she likes to talk! She goes to the in-house hairdresser every two weeks,
has regular manicures (her hands are so soft and her nails are always painted!), is seen by the chiropodist every 6 weeks or so (these things were always very important to her), medical and dental issues etc. are dealt with promptly and she is encouraged and aided by the staff and the Activities Coordinators to attend all the activities that are available every week. She has been taken out on trips by mini bus to various places and dementia events.
The staff always seem to be very upbeat and happy, some are positively joyous!
Marian House is a lovely home and I am very happy with the care that she receives.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you so much for your review. I am pleased to hear that you are happy with the care provided. It is our pleasure looking after your sister.
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Review from S H (Niece of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for your review. It is a big change coming into care and I'm please that your aunt has settled into the home so well.
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Review from Matt W (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for taking time to do this review. It is warming that you find the care personalised and the staff of high quality. It is a big step coming into care and we strive to making that journey as "easy" as possible.
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Review from Leonie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Marian house for 18 months. Her physical and mental health have improved due to the excellent care. Marian house always feels well organised, with everyone clearly understanding their role. All staff are friendly, kind, compassionate and skilled in their care of my mother. She quickly
felt safe and well cared for and is happy to refer to it as home.
There are a range of excellent activities, including the wonderful craft cafe, and a beautiful, quiet sun trap of a back garden.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for your review and it makes me so happy to know that mum is referring to Marian house as home. That is really the best feedback one can receive.
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Review from Ruth M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was in Marian House for six years, until she died early January this year.
Everything about the home is really excellent, and I cannot fault it in any way.
The care Mum received throughout the six years was first class (including being treated with utmost dignity and respect at all times).
She was always clean, dressed as well as she would have wanted and her hair almost always looked immaculate (only exceptions to this were really when the hairdresser was unable to attend unexpectedly). The staff were good at spending time with Mum and taking her off to activities. I was informed every Monday of the weekly activities programme. The app was such a helpful platform, enabling me to see almost hour by hour what care interventions there had been.
The end-of-life care extended to Mum (and indeed to us as family) was quite exceptional, for which we were hugely grateful and will never forget.
We would thoroughly recommend Marian House.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you for such a wonderful review. It was our pleasure caring for your mum and she will be greatly missed.
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Review from F M (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose this care home for my mum in late 2023 because of its great reputation. I'm pleased to say that Marian House has lived up to our hopes & expectations and more.
The care delivered is very friendly & person centred - staff know the likes/dislikes, preferences of all their residents. High standards
of cleanliness, comfort & nutrition.
All in all, highly recommended.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you so much for this wonderful review. Your kind words and appreciation in this review will shared with the staff.
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Review from Jacqui R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother lived for years on her own in a flat. After experiencing several incidents, we realised she was unable to safely care for herself and needed to move into a home. I did some extensive research and decided that Marion House was the best place for her. She has always loved gardens, and the
garden and outlook at Marian House is gorgeous.
She has now been there for 2 years and the care she receives is fantastic. I live in South Africa and have to say that before she moved, I was always worried about her. She is now in a warm, loving and caring environment.
The staff are very good at keeping me updated about her condition and are always happy to respond to any queries I have.
All in all, I think it's the best decision we ever made, and I am thrilled with the care she receives.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian HouseThank you so much for this wonderful review. Your kind words and appreciation in this review will shared with the staff.
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Review from S C (Wife of Resident) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband moved from the family home into Marian House a few months ago. Due to his condition, he didn't settle well at first but the staff were so caring and patient with him. He now says that they are 'lovely people' and I am relieved and happy to report that he is settling into his new home.
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care home is spotlessly clean and the food is excellent with a choice of meals to suit all tastes.
A warm and friendly ambiance greets you when you enter and the staff are always ready to answer any queries you may have. The garden to the rear is very attractive and the perfect spot in which to relax on a sunny day.
We are delighted with the care our loved one receives in Marian House.
Reply from Esther Bathgate, Head Of Care at Marian HouseHi, thank you for your wonderful review. I am so pleased that the care home environment, the food, and the staff are pleasant and welcoming. I am also pleased to hear that your husband has settled in well. I will share this review with the staff team at Marian House.
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Review from Stephen W (Husband of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care provided is exemplary in every way. No complaints whatsoever. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who are friendly and extremely attentive and caring. Most of the staff have been in the home for some time which is always a good sign. The decoration of the rooms and public areas is spotlessly
clean and there are no untoward smells anywhere. There is a regular activity programme which is published in advance each week. There is excellent medical support from a local GP practice and ophthalmic and dental support is available.
Reply from Esther Bathgate, Head Of Care at Marian HouseThank you Stephen for this wonderful feedback. I am happy to hear that your experience of care in Marian House has been exemplary. I will share this feedback with staff in the care home.
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Review from Kay C (Wife of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been 3 months since my husband moved into Marian House. The most wonderful aspect of this care home is its staff. All staff are very friendly, helpful and conscientious and compassionate. They really work very hard to make residents happy and comfortable. I cannot thank them enough for working
tirelessly to look after my husband. Furthermore, the most attractive feature of Marian House is its mature garden. On a sunny day, residents and their relatives can enjoy strolling the garden. On such a fine day, animals including Alpacas, Shetland ponies, pigmy goats, and guinea pigs came to visit residents. I was truly astonished to find them in the courtyard. Marian House also welcomes visitors by pets as well. My husband appreciates a regular visit by his pet cat. It makes all the difference to him. I would like to end my review with my heartfelt gratitude to all the members of staff.
Reply from Esther Bathgate, Head Of Care at Marian HouseThank you so much for this wonderful review. From our viewpoint, we are pleased to be reviewed that the care in Marian House is exceptional and the environment is enjoyed by everyone, service users, families, and other visitors alike. Your kind words and appreciation in this review will shared with the staff and management.
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Review from Susan C (Sister of Resident) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been a resident at Marian House since early 2024 and I was very apprehensive about her settling in. I needn't have worried as the staff were so welcoming and friendly and had hung all her favourite pictures beautifully to make her room very homely.
Marian House is a lovely airy light-filled
building inside and it wraps around a well-kept sunny courtyard garden. My sister's room looks out on this space and I know it gives her a lot of pleasure as do her little forays out there.
The staff are very understanding about her need to have a little independence and don't interfere with that. I think things could have been very different in a place where a more rigid approach was taken.
There are also lots of activities my sister can take or leave as she feels inclined.
So all in all she is happy and content in a difficult health situation thanks to the care and kindness of the staff of Marian House who really couldn't try harder.
Reply from Esther Bathgate, Head Of Care at Marian HouseThank you for taking the time to give us such a great review. At viewpoint, we are so delighted that your sister has found a new home where she can be herself and continue to do the little things that bring her joy and maintain her independence at the same time. This feedback will be shared with the staff at Marian House.
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Review from Shirley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum moved into Marian House at the beginning of the year. We got a really good feeling about the care home when we went to see it and have to say we were not wrong. The staff are fantastic, the level of care and attention to detail is first-class. There’s a great programme of weekly activities.
We really can’t praise Marian House enough and feel totally reassured that our mum is being well looked after.
Reply from Esther Bathgate, Head Of Care at Marian HouseOn behalf of Viewpoint, and all the staff at Marian House, we are so delighted that the care that your mother has experienced has been fantastic. Our mission is to stay at the top of the game ensuring that our service user`s experience of care is next to none. Thank you for this wonderful review.
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Review from Susanna A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother recently moved into Marian House.
I am impressed with the high standard of care and facilities here, and would not hesitate to recommend Marian House. (Honestly, I could live here !)
My mum has a lovely room overlooking the gardens. Her room is calm, clean, light and bright. The services
and facilities are fantastic - great food, coffee and cake, great laundry service. There are also activities for those who would like to participate.
The care team are kind, caring, patient, attentive, respectful and supportive - not only of Mum but the whole family. The staff involve us in decisions and keep us informed.
Mum's individual needs are understood and catered for.
On moving in we were met with warmth, understanding and clear and helpful information.
As I live abroad I am lucky that my Mum is living and cared for in such a lovely place, and that I have access to the care plans. when I ring there is always time to keep me updated. I feel as though nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian HouseThank you for such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you have such high praise for Marian House - particularly important for you when you live abroad, to know that your mother is well cared for. Thank you
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has now been at Marian House for a few years and we count ourselves very lucky indeed that we found this care home. The place is an oasis of calm, always clean and the staff cannot do enough for their residents. Even though Mum isn't able to participate in many activities now due to her advancing
dementia she isn't ignored and people spend time with her. The laundry is always immaculate and the food is good. I feel like the staff looks after the whole family, not just the residents, and I can't think of a better place for my mum to be looked after.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian HouseThank you so much for such a lovely review. It is good to hear that your mum has settled well and that you are happy with where she is staying and who's caring for her - particularly important at this stage of her life. It's great to hear that our staff make your whole family feel cared for as well. Sounds like you have real peace of mind, thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.816)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10 for Marian House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.891 for Marian House is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.891
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Marian House is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 22 May 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?
Very good (5)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
How good is our setting?
Very good (5)
How well is care and support planned?
Very good (5)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Åsa

Åsa Kitching

Job Title: Care Home Manager Joined: 2010

Care Home Manager of Marian House.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marian House

What types of Care is Marian House registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Marian House have?

There are 35 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Marian House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Marian House to the centre of Edinburgh?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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