
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)



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 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 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
- 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
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.
- 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 £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
- Viewpoint
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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