Marian House

7 Oswald Road, Edinburgh EH9 2HE
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  • Marian House, Edinburgh
Marian House is located within the Grange, a highly desirable part of Edinburgh.

The care home can accommodate up to 35 older people in comfortable surroundings. It offers high standards of nursing care for older people. The nursing staff will work with residents and their families to assess individual needs and create a personalised care plan to promote wellbeing and independence where possible.

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. The lovely sheltered walled garden is a place for quiet contemplation or enjoyment with friends and is part covered so you can appreciate it come rain or sun shine. It’s directly accessed from the ground floor lounge.

The home has a wide range of activities on offer to support people to have an active and fulfilling life. In collaboration with Impact Arts the home provides a unique craft café experience where residents are supported to explore their artistic skills.
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Care Provided

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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2135
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2135
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2350

Please contact the care home manager to confirm the price depending on the care needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Marian House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Asa Kitching (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

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

Parking

  • Free parking

Marian House Reviews (36)

9.9

Marian House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Marian House has 36 reviews.

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Review from Phil M (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother came to Marian House in February 2021, during the covid restrictions., with Alzheimer's. We have been extremely happy with the care she has received. The staff have been very caring to our mother, as her illness has developed and worsened. We are kept fully briefed on how she is and are made
to feel welcome whenever we visit.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your review. It's so good to hear that you feel your mother is well cared for. We do strive to provide the best care we can. It's also lovely to hear you are made to feel welcome whenever you visit, as you should. Thank you.

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Review from Ruth M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Marian House 3.5 years ago from hospital when she was deemed unfit to go home. We had to find somewhere quickly and this was recommended to me by several people with first hand experience. Mum has a lovely room overlooking the garden. Whenever I ask for any changes to be made to the room,
these are carried out immediately. Mum is well cared for, always dressed respectfully in her own clothes which are labelled meticulously. Although there are naturally staff changes and temporary staff cover, a good number of staff have been in position since before Mum moved in which helps with consistent care and gives the place a family feel. I am always made to feel very welcome! Mum loves the food (a little too much!). I saw some of it first hand recently when Mum was poorly and needed help to be fed and it did look delicious. There is an excellent and enthusiastic activities co-ordinator who works hard to get residents out of their rooms and Mum looks happy in photos of the outings.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for such a lovely review. We really strive in our care homes to provide a good service, and our staff will be delighted to hear about how well you feel we care for your mum at Marian House. The food certainly is very good and we are very fortunate to have such an excellent activities co-ordinator there. It's so good to hear that your mum is still enjoying life at Marian House, 3.5 years after making it her new home. Thank you.

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Review from James W (Brother of Resident) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister is very well looked after at Marian House. She has very specific needs and they are fully met by the staff. They report any matters to me very promptly and take action quickly when required. Very impressed also with the reporting mechanism through the gateway (online).
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your review. It is good to hear that your sister's needs are being fully met by the staff at Marian House. We do strive to provide a good service to our residents and their families so we are pleased to note that you are happy with the reporting mechanisms we have in place. Thank you.

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Review from Merri S (Wife of Resident) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband moved into Marian House last July, with 2 rare dementias and double incontinence. After an unsatisfactory respite experience elsewhere, last May, I was rather anxious about his move into full-time care. I need not have worried!
When I first visited Marian House, I was struck by the calmness
and cleanliness. The pre-admission Care meeting evidenced a real understanding of my husband's situation and needs. I felt this was the right place for him and it is! His needs are quite complex and he is one of very few men. There have been some challenges but I have been consulted and care plans have been revised accordingly. The management team are approachable and motivated to provide the highest standard of care.
The Care team are absolutely wonderful - always kind, caring, supportive and compassionate, even in difficult circumstances. It is interesting to observe my husband's different responses and relationships with individual staff - all are positive and bring him happiness!
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

What a delight to read your review - thank you. We are so glad to hear that a situation which was causing you such anxiety has been resolved and resolved well, which is what we always strive for. Our staff will be delighted to read about your husband's differing relationships with them all and the pleasure this brings him. Thank you for such lovely words.

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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum has been in Marian House for nearly 5 years. During the whole of that time the quality of care she has received has been of a consistently very high standard. The staff are very professional, very friendly and easily approachable. On top of this they always look like they enjoy their work, even
when very busy. This was true even during the pandemic with the immense stresses and difficulties posed by restrictions and fears about cross infection. One of the things that I immediately noticed when I started being a regular visitor was that every member of staff looked up and said hello and smiled when I walked by. This was very important to me and still is. I found it very welcoming and reassuring. Mum has had many challenging periods with hospital admissions, deteriorating health, and increasing frailty. The way that Marian House has responded to mum's changing circumstances and needs have given me an enormous amount of confidence about how well she is being looked after.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that the care your mum has and continues to receive gives you some peace of mind about her welfare, particularly during some very difficult times with the pandemic. Our staff will very much appreciate your comments. Thank you.

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Review from Liz T (Sister of Resident) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been a resident in Marian House since January 2022. Marian House is modern, airy, bright and welcoming.
All the staff I have met are caring, respectful and cheerful. There is a varied daily activities programme - including the lovely Craft Cafe, bus trips and different types of entertainment.
My
sister's room is clean and comfortable. She also enjoys spending time in the garden when the weather permits and delights in often telling me that the 'girls put a cushion on her garden bench, apply suntan lotion, give her a large sunhat and bring her cold drinks!'
I believe the care she needs and receives is excellent and that the home is well-run.
I'm very happy with the knowledge that she is being cared for so well.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for such a lovely review. It's lovely for our staff to hear such positive feedback and we are so glad to hear your sister is happy and feels cared for, as well as enjoying all the activities which are run at Marian House. Thank you.

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Review from Maria W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident in Marian House since 2018. From the outset, she was warmly welcomed and settled in immediately. All of the staff are extremely professional, caring and respectful. Her care needs have increased during her stay and they have been dealt with without prompting and appropriately.
The recent management change was carried out professionally and seamlessly. The manager has settled into her role wonderfully and has maintained the home’s extremely high standards. Our family are totally satisfied with the care provided and would have no hesitation in recommending Marian House to anyone seeking care for their loved ones.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you so much for such a great review. It's good to hear that your mum has been so well cared for and looked after, even when her needs have changed, we are delighted to hear that you would recommend Marian House to others. Many thanks.

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Review from H M (Next of Kin) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly cousin was a very successful scientist during her working life, she never married and became lonely. She developed vascular dementia and has now been a resident at Marian House for almost 4 years. The staff have been superb in supporting her through the difficult change in her circumstances
when she moved there, all through the slippery slope of her increasing dementia. At first, she found it difficult to accept the restrictions on her lifestyle and her behaviour at times was unacceptable. The staff coped with this impeccably. Since those early days, she has become a totally different person - she feels loved, cared for, accepted and no longer on her own. I cannot thank the staff at Marian House enough for what they have given her, and continue to do so on a daily basis. Marian House has become the home that she never had, the staff are her friends and the residents her brothers and sisters, she is now the happiest she has ever been. Thank you Marian House.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It is so good to hear that moving to Marian House has had such a positive impact on your cousin's life. It's amazing to think that this has become the happiest period of her life and that our staff are responsible for helping her have that at this time of her life. Thank you.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Marian House a couple of years ago and throughout that time I have found the standard of care to be exceptional. Unfortunately, I have taken very ill over the last year: I have been greatly comforted by knowing that my Mum is being cared for in such a wonderful way. Marian House feels
like a “family”, the staff are so very kind and attentive and they go out of their way to make Mum and the other residents feel loved, cared for and safe. Marian House respects its residents giving them opportunities to experience daily activities - the craft cafe and events in the beautiful garden are two examples.
At the end of the day, the quality of my Mum’s life at Marian House is all down to the staff who I have utter respect for. They care deeply about the residents and forge strong relationships with them and their relatives. They work long hours and I often wish I could wave a magic wand to bring in more staff allowing current staff time to recharge their batteries in between shifts. Thank you Marian House.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for such a lovely review, which our staff will be delighted to see. We're so glad your mum has benefitted so much from staying at Marian House, and it's good to hear that at a time when your health has not been good, this has provided you with some peace of mind and comfort that she is being so well looked after. Thank you.

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Review from Jane R (Friend of Resident) published on 31 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care that my friend is receiving. She came in when there were still restrictions in place because of Covid but since things were able to start again she has benefited greatly. The staff are wonderful and friendly and approachable. She is lucky to be in Marian House.
Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

I'm happy to hear that your friend is benefitting from staying with us. It's lovely to receive such positive feedback from friends and relatives. Thank you.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother's quality of life improved considerably on admission to Marian House in March 2021. In my view, the staff are kind, considerate and patient with her and she has always responded well to them in my company. I am impressed by the high standard of care both daily and when unwell. She is comfortable
in her surroundings and encouraged to take part in the activities available to her. Marian House was recommended to me by another relative when it became apparent she was no longer able to live on her own. I have not been let down and cannot ask for more. Thank you.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian House

Thank you kindly for the kind words. To hear that the quality of life has improved by the care given in Marian House is the greatest testament received.

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Review from V R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marian House is an excellent care home providing very high standards of care at all times. Staff are friendly, helpful and always approachable and welcoming. Our mum is very happy and settled in Marian House, she feels safe and very well looked after. She is treated with respect at all times and is
involved in making decisions as appropriate. We cannot speak highly enough about our experience at Marian House, it is much more than we ever hoped for.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian House

Thank you for the kind words used to describe Marian House.

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Review from Alan T (Husband of Resident) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a delight, as always, to visit the care home. A very welcoming, bright and cheerful place. The staff are always so positive in their role and reassuring to both residents and visitors.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian House

Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience.

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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident in Marian House since March 2021. The care she receives is excellent, the staff are all so kind, caring and friendly. The home has a lovely atmosphere and everyone is welcoming. Marion House is spotlessly clean and always smells pleasant. My Mum's room is very comfortable
with her own adjoining toilet. The past few years have been challenging for everyone involved with Covid restrictions in a Care Home. We were lucky to be well informed about any changes and welcome to visit following government guidelines. Now everything is back to normal there are lots of activities for residents including the Craft Café, pet therapy, bus trips, exercise classes and entertainment. My Mum doesn't always join in these activities now that her dementia has progressed but she loves going out to the garden. We often go for a walk and have coffee outside if the weather is good. She is very settled and we are happy knowing she is so well looked after.
Reply from Asa Kitching, Manager at Marian House

Thank you Jane for such lovely comments. The staff team work hard to ensure this is the response that is met on a daily basis.

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Review from Andrew H (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely pleased with the services provided by the staff at Marian House. They have done a really brilliant job, especially during the pandemic and lockdowns, keeping the family informed frequently. We can always trust that they are doing a really great job looking after our mother.
Reply from Bianca Culbert, Corporate Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you so much for taking the time to write t his lovely review. We really enjoy having her here, and her independent personality and impressive crafting and paintings are admired by all staff.

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Review from Ingrid R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was in Marian House until May 2020. When end of life came the staff could not have been more kind and considerate. Her room, while there, was spotless and she used to joke about how often the bed was changed - she was an ex-nurse and sister! She was also well looked after and was always looking
clean and comfortable. I cannot praise the staff enough for all they did for her. She had many happy times there and I will always be grateful for the staff for making my mother's stay in a home fun! Thank you all so much I will never forget you and would recommend your home without hesitation. The best care and comfort you can get for someone with a nursing care illness.
Reply from Margaret Stewart, Care Home Manager at Marian House

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Your mum was well-loved and respected by all the staff in Marian House and is much missed by all. We fondly remember how she kept us on our toes and used to reminisce with our depute about faraway places.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.901 for Marian House is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.901
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Marian House is based on 18 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 18 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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Åsa

Åsa Kitching

Job Title: Care Home Manager Joined: 2010

Care Home Manager of Marian House.

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