
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for the kind words used to describe Marian House.
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.
Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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