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An established and highly skilled team of carers and support staff work together to create a home that provides support, stimulation and fulfilment for each individual lady.
Located between Duddingston and Portobello, it is minutes away from the city centre and the city bypass, Southpark is accessible to the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian.
Care Provided by Southpark Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Southpark will consider local authority funding for single rooms.
Contact Southpark Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Good to Know
Owner
- Southpark Retirement Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirstie McIntyre (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Female only (entire home)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at all times, except from Meal times as these are protected times between 12:30pm - 2pm and 4:30pm - 6pm. Southpark recognises the importance of maintaining connections and will work closely with families to accommodate any special requests.
Parking
- Parking is available on a private side road.
Southpark Care Home Reviews (17)
Southpark Care Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.438) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Southpark Care Home has 17 reviews.
We are absolutely delighted with our decision that mum moves into Southpark. It is so homely and intimate and the staff really care about all of the ladies which is lovely.
My gran has recently moved into Southpark and it has been incredible for us. She has been looked after with such care and kindness by all the staff. The home is so well looked after and decorated. It's so homely and clean. The small details, like having blankets in the lounges is such a nice touch. The gardens are beautiful and well thought out. The activities have been brilliant and so well done. My gran is the happiest I have seen her in years being able to freely move around and socialise in a way she hasn't been able to in so long. We have been so grateful as a family.
As a team we are very lucky to have Gran move in with the Southpark family , providing us with plenty dancing and smiling on a daily basis.
Only a little problem regarding laundry, which seems to have items disappearing, but, hopefully, this is just temporary and resolves in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I have asked our senior housekeeper to reach out to you and go through our unmarked laundry with you and discuss the need to name all clothing. I am glad to hear that you are happy with our staff and our communication.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives. I feel she is safe and is well looked after. The staff are great with her and keep her entertained.
Thank you for taking the time to review us - we love the fun and laughter your mum brings to the home and are so glad you feel she is safe and well looked after.
Staff are always helpful, and friendly and seem to genuinely care for the well-being of my mother and other residents who each have their individual needs and requirements.
I feel confident that my mother's safety and well-being is in good hands.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we love working with our ladies and families to make sure that we can provide care in a way that supports everyone.
Excellent level of care. Mum is well looked after. Excellent rapport between staff and Mum. Good communication between home and myself regarding any changes in Mum's situation. Mum is very happy with her room and the level of care she receives.
Thank you for this lovely review; it means so much to the staff to know Mum and you are happy.
I have always found the staff and management of Southpark excellent, always offered tea and biscuits as soon as I enter the home, they give my mother the best of attention, in one word excellent and well looked after and safe. Any slight problem with my mother, be it a slight fall for example, they are right on the phone to me to let me know, but that isn't very often. Southpark is a great residential home.
My friend has been at Southpark since 2016. I have always been overwhelmed with the kindness that is shown to her, the ladies and visitors from the staff at every visit. They understand what a hard decision it is to have to place your loved one there and be with them when you can't be. Their motto is never to leave Southpark with worry or concern! They are on it! From the management to the very youngest staff members, the care, knowledge and love filter through. The house itself is very well-kept, clean and tidy. The food is tasty, with snacks and a trolley bar. You can stay as long as you like without feeling awkward or that you are getting in the way. A range of activities is available and they celebrate many festivals. People can have privacy in their own room if they don't want to join in. My friend has had a life-threatening operation and has got through it. They got through COVID! Going above and beyond. I can't praise them enough!
When I shared your review with the staff this morning and read out "the care, knowledge and love filters through", there was a collective sniffle and a fight for the tissue box - your words mean so much because we know how much you care for your friend and what an amazing advocate you have been for her. Thank you.
My mum was a resident for over 4 years. The care received was outstanding, especially throughout COVID. They took great care to keep the relatives well-informed at all times and were very proactive in minimising the risk of COVID. The staff were flexible, adapting to cover absences and minimising contact with the ladies to prevent spread, having dedicated teams dealing with COVID patients. In normal times, the staff are extremely friendly, supportive, well- trained and knowledgeable. They are also great at caring for the relatives of their residents in a respectful manner. They ensure that the ladies’ interests are maintained, tailoring their activities accordingly and organising events to attend outside the home. I cannot praise the manager and her team highly enough. My mum was treated with dignity and care right up to the end of her life -I could not have expected anything more. I have recommended to friends looking for care for their relatives, which I have done knowing the highest standards provided.
I can not thank you enough for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, at a time when you are grieving your loss. Your words mean so much to us all. We miss your mum and will miss you and the thoughtfulness you always showed for our other ladies too - your teddy bears have given such joy to so many of our ladies. Sending love and best wishes.
My mum has been a Southpark resident for several years now. Her level of care goes beyond the five stars I can award in this review. The staff are excellent and carry out their duties with a genuine warmth and dignity towards their residents. Nothing is ever too much trouble. There are so many optional social activities too - concerts, dancing, crafting, games, day trips. Lots of stimulation and smiles. There's also an endless supply of tea / coffee and treats for residents and their visitors. Those who enjoy company have the choice of two bright, homely lounges and a beautiful large conservatory. There's also a secure, sunny garden to sit in. The bedrooms are lovely, with lots of personal touches. Treasured ornaments and family photos etc. can be safely displayed as happy memories and talking points. Nutritious, tasty food is served each mealtime. I genuinely cannot fault Southpark in any way and feel incredibly lucky to have my mum residing there. It's so much more than a 'care home'.
Thank you for this lovely review. It is a privilege caring for your mum and we so value the relationship we have built with you. Your kind words mean so much to the entire staff group.
We have been absolutely delighted with the care our aunt receives at Southpark. The home is welcoming and friendly and the staff continue to go above and beyond to ensure our aunt's safety and well-being.
Thank you for taking the time to review us , we have so enjoyed getting to know you aunt and her family - looking forward to your next visit.
My aunt was admitted during the pandemic and an incredibly difficult situation was handled with so much thoughtfulness, care and kindness, balanced by professionalism and adherence to the guidelines. That is the uniqueness of Southpark - it combines all the care, home comforts and activities with excellent care skills, knowledge and the highest standards of clinical services, giving complete peace of mind to residents and relatives alike. My aunt’s carer noticed she was off colour one morning, the GP was informed and visited the same day and prescription issued. I was informed by phone that day, as communication is excellent at all times with a summary given after each weekly GP visit. My aunt particularly loves the local nursery children’s visits, beach outings for ice cream and the home-cooked fish and chips every Friday!
Thank you for this considered and meaningful review - it means so much to us. We have gained so much joy working with you and your aunt over the last eighteen months and look forward to the future with so much opportunity ahead.
Mum has been a resident for a number of years. During this time she has had a couple of difficult times with ill-health and recently a bereavement in the family. The support she has received from the staff has been second to none. Mum is very well looked after, she has her craftwork which she loves doing and is so well supported in this. Along with other activities she shares with the ladies. Mum considers this her home and is happy here. She would soon tell us if she was not. Thank you Southpark.
Thank you for this lovely review. We have been in awe of your mum's resilience over the last six years and have been privileged to support her.
A smaller home, not part of a chain, which seems to give a more personal feel to interactions with the team. On the whole, staff are friendly and helpful. If minor things do go a bit wrong or things are missed, the response to raised concerns is always efficient and swift. Cleanliness is really good and they make a nice coffee! As a family, we feel Mum is being well looked after and is always safe.
Please remember our mantra 'Never leave Southpark with a worry or concern, talk to us. Never sit at home with a...
My aunt has been resident at Southpark for a number of years now. The staff are amazing and treat her like a member of their own family. They know all her needs and little quirks much better than I even do now. Her health is deteriorating due to advancing age and was unwell one evening. I was allowed to stay over to be with her and everyone made sure that not only was my aunt comfortable, but I was too. Nothing was too much trouble for them and one staff member in particular was determined to keep me well fed. The food is lovely and my aunt is given a choice in what she eats. The house is free of smells and my aunt is clean at all times. I can’t recommend Southpark highly enough and it will quickly become your relative's new home. The staff will go above and beyond for her and treat you as part of the family as well.
Thank you for this amazing review. We have loved every minute of your aunt's years with us and value the relationship we have formed with her family so much.
After visiting a number of care homes in and around Edinburgh in April, my 92 year old aunt chose Southpark. She has been there since. She was immediately taken with the friendliness of staff and the very warm welcome she received. All of her needs are catered for and she is made to feel very much at home. There was a noticeable change for the better in her mood and general health. There is excellent contact between relatives and staff and a useful monthly report on what has been happening. Any problems, such as health issues, are immediately communicated and dealt with. The atmosphere in Southpark is cheerful and caring. The well-qualified staff obviously enjoy their work and have warm relationships with the residents. There are regular optional activities organised that are both entertaining and stimulating. It is a small establishment with a good ratio of staff to residents. All rooms are pleasant, clean and comfortable. It is such a relief to see my aunt happy and cared for.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We have loved getting to know your aunt and sharing her wonderful stories.
The staff are very caring and professional always there when needed, my sister is extremely happy and I have never had to complain about anything. I wish all care homes were the same as Southpark, all my sister's needs are taken care of and she is treated with respect, she loves it.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are lucky to have your sister with us - she brings such joy to the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 13 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
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Meet the Team (2)

She worked her way up to Senior Care Assistant, Officer in Charge and then Assistant Manager, achieving her SVQ2, SVQ3, SVQ4 and Professional Development award in Supervision on the way.
This year she completed her SVQ in Care Leadership and Management. This is a testament to her commitment to continuously improve her knowledge base.
Throughout her time at Southpark Kirstie has been commited to providing, and supporting care staff to provide, genuinely person centred care.

Annette joined Southpark in 2016 as a Senior Care Assistant, having worked with the Brothers of Charity for 10 years.
She has her SVQ3 and Professional development award in Supervision and completed her SVQ 4.
Annette is a dedicated advocate for the ladies rights and works closely with the care team to ensure that Southpark's ethos is at the heart of everything they do.
Frequently Asked Questions about Southpark Care Home
What types of Care is Southpark Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Southpark Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Southpark Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Southpark Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?
2.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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