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Marian House

7 Oswald Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH9 2HE
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My aunt moved in at the end of 2025 and it has been the best decision we could have made.S H(Niece of Resident/Service User)
Marian House, Edinburgh
Marian House, Edinburgh
Marian House, Edinburgh

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...  

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

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £2,263From £2,518
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,263From £2,518

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

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 £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

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)
  • 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 (46)

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9.8

Marian House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Marian House has 46 reviews.

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Review from Shirley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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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 House

On 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
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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 House

Thank 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
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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 House

Thank 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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Review from E D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother is very happy at Marian House and our family recognizes that she is receiving excellent care, which provides us with peace of mind and comfort.

Overall, I’d commend the home on its organization, cleanliness, nutrition and, most importantly the personal care my mother receives. She enjoys the food choices in the dining room, she is engaged in lots of activities to fight boredom and she feels comfortable and safe in her room. As a relative, I like that the nurses are easy to reach and the manager is quick to respond to queries. In addition she provides regular, helpful information and updates in her emails. I only go to the home twice a year while visiting from overseas, but I am always made very welcome and all the staff are willing to help and answer any questions I have.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your lovely review. It is so good to hear that your mother is so happy at Marian House and that the family have peace of mind about where she is and who's caring for her. And it's so great to hear that she is able to participate in a lot of the activities and that she enjoys them. Thank you

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Review from B C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother stayed in Marian House for a few weeks in 2023 to recuperate following a spell in hospital. From the moment that she stepped into Marian House, she was made to feel welcome by each of the staff that she met throughout her stay there. With their dedicated care and support her health improved and strengthened quickly until she was well enough to return home.

Moving Mum into Marian House was made very easy. I was able to bring in items from home to make her lovely room more individual to her, and they liaised with the hospital about the arrangements for transferring Mum on the agreed date. Also, the staff always made me feel very welcome and I was able to visit Mum often. I feel that each resident is respected as an individual within the Marian House community and is encouraged to engage in the things that interest them.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad to hear that your mother recovered well and was able to return to her own home. We strive to ensure all our residents are treated as individuals so it is heartening to hear you say that is your experience. Many thanks.

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Review from Elaine E (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Marian House is a very special place and I am so glad that my mother is being cared for there. I could wax lyrical about the astute leadership, the dedicated nursing care, the healthy food, the bright, clean and cheerful environment, and the engaging programme of activities, but I think, above all, it is the people who work there who make it so special. Staff go the extra mile to make residents feel at home, and are consistently patient, kind and welcoming. Residents are always treated with respect and everyone's point of view matters. The regular residents' meetings, for example, are properly minuted and displayed. This makes my mother feel valued and encourages her to participate in the life of the home. The wider family are also included in my Mother's care. As my sisters live abroad, they appreciate the daily reports recorded in a secure online portal. My mother's visitors are always warmly welcomed and the afternoon cup of tea is generously shared with strangers. A special place indeed.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We strive to provide an excellent service and it is really good to hear that your mother is benefiting from that at Marian House. Our staff are exceptional and they will be delighted to hear how much your mother is enjoying living here. Thank you so much - and we'll keep the afternoon cups of tea coming!

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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Marian House has been very welcoming to my mother (nearly 97). The activities coordinator has been very kind - the pet therapy dog has been very good for her. The home is warm and comfortable. The cups of tea and coffee and homemade cakes are very appreciated. The management is kind and good at communication. The nurses are excellent.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your lovely review. So good to hear that your mum is settling in well and enjoying life in Marian House, and delighted to hear she enjoys the company of the pet therapy dog. Thank you.

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Review from Margaret W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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When it became necessary for Mum to move into a care home we asked around. Marian House was mentioned favourably several times. These recommendations were entirely justified. Her room is most attractive with a view out to a lovely garden. Mum settled very quickly, very much appreciating being able to bring items from home. As well as a TV she also has a landline phone beside her chair so feels in touch with the outside world. Staff are friendly and caring and visitors are made to feel very welcome. As a family we appreciate how quickly we are informed of any concerns and how promptly a doctor would arrive if necessary.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your lovely review. It sounds as if your mum has settled in very well and that's what we like to hear. This is her home now. We do strive to provide an excellent service for our residents and it's so nice to get such lovely positive feedback from the family. We hope your mum continues to enjoy her stay in Marian House. Thank you.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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We chose Marian House for Mum because many family members live in the neighbourhood.
It was obvious from the first visit that the home is warm, clean and friendly.
The carers are very good, some exceptional, and management is on the ball.

They recognise the need to provide activities for resident's emotional needs as well as physical and are working to improve this aspect.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for such a lovely review. By the sounds of things, your mum has settled in well in Marian House and we're delighted to hear that. We do strive to provide an excellent service for our residents and feedback like this is very important to us. We hope your mum continues to enjoy staying in Marian House. Thanks

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Review from Gordon K (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum had to move into a care home in September 2022 at very short notice. I cannot praise everyone at Marion House highly enough, they made the move so easy and welcoming for my mother and the family. Over the past year, the staff have been so thoughtful, caring and kind. The high level and consistency of her care has been so reassuring for us. My mum's quality of life has improved enormously both socially and physically. She really enjoys the wide range of activities and the quality of the meals. It has been so good to see her thriving after a long period of struggling to cope at home.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It's so good to hear that not only has your mum settled in well, but her quality of life has improved by moving to Marian House. We strive to provide an excellent quality of care so it is very welcome to hear that you feel she has received such good care and that this has provided you with reassurance. Thank you.

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Review from S H (Next of Kin) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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From day one Marian House has been a positive experience. Great staff with a real genuine focus on ensuring that the resident is cared for in every way. The home has exceeded our expectations.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you feel this has been such a positive experience. Our aim is to focus on the resident to ensure they are well cared for so it's great to hear that we have exceeded your expectations.

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Review from E M (Resident / Service User) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very kind hearted and listen to what you have to stay. My room suits me very well. My visitors tell me it is homely. I feel good having my own furniture here with me. We have a good variety of meals, well cooked. My family are reassured knowing I am safe.

Reply from Lynne Feeney, Business Support Administrator at Marian House

Thank you for the lovely review. It's so nice to receive such positive feedback from someone who is actually living there. We're delighted to hear how much you seem to be enjoying life in the care home. And it's great if your family have peace of mind about your wellbeing. Thank you.

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Review from Phil M (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 James W (Brother of Resident) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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 Maria W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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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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)

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