
It gave us confidence that we had found the home-from-home environment that we wantedC S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's a lovely care home, and a comfort to me and my family that she is very well cared forE B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I feel very much in partnership with the staff.Susan B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It gave us confidence that we had found the home-from-home environment that we wantedC S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's a lovely care home, and a comfort to me and my family that she is very well cared forE B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I feel very much in partnership with the staff.Susan B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ashley Court has 50 beautiful single bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. Each bedroom has WiFi, TV, telephone access and a nurse call system, for prompt assistance. The bedrooms are arranged over three floors and each floor has a pantry, kitchen, lounge and other pleasant places to sit and socialise.
On the ground floor, the communal Rose Lounge is at the centre of Ashley Court life, with many activities taking place there...
Care Provided by Ashley Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ashley Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ashley Court 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
- Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carol Morrison (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1994
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Visiting
- Ashley Court welcome visitors.
Parking
- Car park at Ashley Court and in addition to this there is on street parking that can be used by visitors.
Ashley Court Reviews (46)
Ashley Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashley Court has 46 reviews.
Ashley Court continues to offer excellent care to mum who is 95 years young. The attitude of virtually all the staff we engage is positive, welcoming,friendly, professional and respectful. From the minute we arrive at the front reception we are greeted as friends by the staff we know and it is lovely to see smiling faces despite the increasing need and care requirements staff have to manage. We're impressed by the experienced staff we meet who demonstrate a very good understanding of mums care needs be it explaining her changing eating habits, her reducing capacity to verbally engage and even finding her hand comforter!!!! Off great reassurance is efforts to engage mum and a particular recent highlight was the activities team managed to take mum on an outing. This is no mean feat given her significant care needs and was last achieved 12+ month's ago. This has meant a lot to us.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so pleasing to hear that you are so impressed with the care provided for your mum and that you feel so reassured. Great news too that your mum has recently been on an outing, giving you all a boost! Best wishes.
I would highly recommend Ashley Court. The care given is excellent, nothing any trouble, everyone is very helpful, polite, and friendly. The accommodation is lovely and clean, with nice furnishings. They have an excellent activities programme activities staff are wonderful, always looking for new ideas to entertain the residents. The food is really nice. Everyone in the home does a wonderful job.
Thank you so much for your recommendation. It is so pleasing to hear that you find the care excellent, along with the accommodation, food and activities programme. Much appreciated. Best wishes.
This is a good quality home with good quality care. The Manager, Carol, responds quickly to any small issue or concern very quickly and is not defensive. She always wants what is best for the resident and to meet family expectations (can't be an easy job!). I especially appreciated the Wheelchair Access vehicle and bus trips which kept my relative out and about for longer. I would have liked there to have been a better WiFi signal in rooms so my relative could have kept in touch with long distance family and friends via FaceTime. This wasn't possible due to poor signal.
We really appreciate your comments and, in particular, are so pleased that you feel communication is strong, and the accessible transport is enjoyed. We believe the WiFi signal is being looked into. Many thanks and best wishes.
Mum's settled in well. Enjoying the activities, eating much better, and we can relax knowing she's so well looked after. The food is on a 2-week rota, and there's a choice each day. Her room is spotless, but she's usually found in the lounge each day or away at the activities. Loves the exercise to music classes, film afternoon, dominoes etc
It is always pleasing to hear the peace of mind that families feel knowing that their loved one is being well cared for, enjoying the activities, food and facilities. Thank you so much for your feedback regarding your mum. It is great to know that she has settled well. Best wishes.
During that time; her care; attention and her comfort has been nothing but professional
Recently; my lovely girl has had a broken arm and ankle: plus a severe toe infection
Hospital visits and Home visits were arranged asap
Exrays; due to hospital visits were arranged
Then physios were involved
Her toe infection was diagnosed by the local GP
New dressings were applied every few days
The management were involved and witnessed change of dressings
I can only commend the management and staff for their very professional care and attention to the needs of my lovely lady
Thank you very much for your kind words. It is so good to hear that you have been so pleased with the professional care provided for your wife. Best wishes.
The standard of care is exceptional, the care home richly deserves all the awards they receive. My mother has been a resident for over a year. The staff understand her and keep her involved in all the activities that are relevant.
We are delighted that you are so pleased with the standard of care, and agree with the awards received. Great too to hear that your mother is involved in the activities that she enjoys. Thank you for very much for your feedback.
All the staff are extremely helpful, friendly and polite.
Ashley Court is homely unlike other care homes the family visited before deciding that it would be the most suitable for my aunt.
Neither myself or my aunt have any complaints.
Thank you very much for leaving a review regarding the care provided for your aunt. It is wonderful to hear how homely you find our facilities, and you are pleased with our staff. Best wishes.
I have no hesitation in recommending Ashley Court as an excellent nursing home. Our lovely wee mum and dad moved there in early 2020. Since then we have been constantly impressed by the extraordinary care that our parents have received. The staff are amazing. Constantly kind, caring, hard working, committed, compassionate, highly motivated, professional and so warm and welcoming. They are the gems in the crown of Ashley Court. They make real the culture of care that Carol, Fiona and Lorna work so hard to ensure. Our lovely wee mum recently passed from this life to the next. Her last days were made so very special by the whole team who not only provided the perfect care for mum but also amazing support to us. Mum loved them so much and we all saw how deeply they loved her. We know they will continue to care for our lovely wee Dad with the same dignity, thoughtfulness, respect and love. And we know that we will always feel at home in Ashley Court.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. We are truly honoured to have cared for your lovely mum and to continue supporting your dad. Your kind message means a great deal to the whole team. Best wishes.
Ashley Court is providing a very homely and friendly atmosphere. Staff are extremely friendly and polite offering support for client family. Clean and homely environment. Lots of variety of activities encouraging residents participation in activities and outings. Mum seems to be really happy at Ashley Court.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. The team will appreciate to hear that you are so pleased with the environment and friendliness, and that your mum seems to be so happy with us. Best wishes.
My mum has stayed at Ashley Court for 3 years couldn't be happier with the care. The staff are always polite and smiling. They treat residents with respect and dignity, always eager to help you if needed.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your mum has been happy at Ashley Court over the past three years. Your comments about the team's warmth, respect and helpfulness mean a great deal to us all. Best wishes.
Very happy with everything.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your first impression of Ashley Court was so positive and that your mother-in-law has settled in well. It's wonderful to know she's feeling happier and enjoying the activities. Your kind words are much appreciated by all the team. Best wishes.
My mother has been a resident in Ashley Court for over 3 years now and I and the rest of the family can give nothing but praise for the whole team there. The home is spotless, bright and well appointed. My mother is so well cared for by everyone, from the ancillary staff, the activities staff, the care and nursing staff to the Managers, no issue is too much trouble. i couldn't be more satisfied and the comfort it gives us is tremendous. Thank you to the whole team.
Thank you so much for your praise. We are so pleased that you feel your mother is so well cared for by the whole team, and this is giving you such comfort. It is always our aim to achieve this. Best wishes.
The family have been delighted with all aspects of Ashley Court. In particular, the management and staff. The care and attention has been excellent. The home is spotless and a credit to all that work there. My mum has improved significantly. She is being really well looked after, eating well and has met many friends as a result of the activities. I couldn't recommend Ashley Court high enough.
It is so pleasing to hear that you are so happy with the care and attention that we provide for your mum, and that you feel she has improved significantly. Thank you for your feedback and recommending us!
The food is varied balanced and of a high standard.Care is taken in its service and presentation. Quality products are obviously purchased. The Chef regular seeks genuine feedback from Residents and Relatives and aatends meal service on a regular basis checking service and temperatures. The Chef is so obviously proud of his production
For me the most striking thing at Ashley Court is the genuine kindest and empathy shown to Residents from all members of the Team
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts about the care, facilities, and nutrition. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we send you our warmest wishes.
I am a therapy pet volunteer and me and my dog Tilly have been visiting Ashley Court Nursing Home for 2 years now. It is such a welcoming home, and the residents are so well looked after. The staff are all so friendly and really make us feel part of the team! We love our weekly visits. It is so lovely to be able to bring doggie joy to the residents and staff!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We really value your weekly visits and the joy you and Tilly bring to both residents and staff. It's wonderful to hear you feel so welcomed and part of the team at Ashley Court. Best wishes.
5 stars for Ashley Court. I borrowed the adapted wheelchair car today from Ashley Court so Mum could visit my home for lunch and a trip out. What a success. Many thanks to the members of staff for their help making it happen
We are so delighted to hear about our experience using the wheelchair accessible vehicle. So lovely that your Mum enjoyed her lunch and outing with you. Best wishes.
This is a home where the staff have worked as a team for over 20 years to create a positive, welcoming environment. The reception, activity team and carers are all extremely friendly and dedicated. I notice staff staying on after their shift to chat to residents, which really exemplifies the care provided. My mother feels very safe and happy, although with dementia, she does not know why. I would recommend this home to anybody. There are many activities, and I find it hard to get a slot to see my mum.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your mother feels safe and content, and that you've found the staff to be so welcoming and dedicated. We are proud of the strong team spirit here, and your comments really highlight the level of care we strive to provide. Best wishes.
I have been very impressed with my mum''s care! Everyone has been so wonderful to my mum. They are extremely responsive to her needs and the staff feels like family to mum. The facility is always clean and well kept.
Thank you so much for you superb review. It is always a delight to hear such positive feedback - and that you are so impressed with the care and family feel for your mum. Best wishes
Very caring, kind staff and there's always a warm friendly welcome from every one of the Ashley Court team. The garden and courtyard area at the rear is particularly lovely and everything throughout the care home is extremely well maintained. My friend is very well looked after - thank you
Thank you very much for your feedback. It is so good to hear that you feel your friend is so well looked after - and you are impressed with the garden and the home environment. Best wishes.
I would like to say that I am very impressed with Ashley Court home in Morningside. Family member moved into this care home this year and has settled & is very comfortable and well looked after by very professional staff.
Thank you very much for leaving a review. We are so pleased that you are impressed, and your family member feels settled and well cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 04 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 14 July 2026Single en-suite room
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ashley Court
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
- 04 Dec 2025Recipient: Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ashley Court.
Meet the Team (4)

I have been the Manager at Ashley Court since 2014. It is a privilege and a pleasure to look after our residents, and I have a terrific team helping our residents enjoy the later stage of life. I am proud of the quality of life we enable our residents to enjoy.
RN Qualified

RGN qualified in 1994, Jo has worked in care homes since 1999 and now holds additional qualifications of a Pg Dip HSc in Advanced Nursing.
Jo returned to Randolph Hill in 2017 as Deputy Manager, after managing a nursing home in New Zealand for 8 years. Jo was promoted to Manager in 2019, then Senior Manager in 2021 and is now Care Quality Manager.

Julie Tulloch is our Care Standards Manager. She has been a registered nurse for almost 35 years and is also a registered community nurse and nurse prescriber. For the last 18 years she has worked as a nurse regulator in health and social care, and joined us from her most recent role as an inspector with the Care Inspectorate.
Like everyone at Randolph Hill, Julie’s drive and focus is to make sure that all of the people that we care for receive the best, high quality service that is right for them. Julie firmly believes that people should enjoy living their life to the full in a nursing home and that nursing homes should be at the heart of the community.
Outside of work Julie likes to be active and enjoys walking in our beautiful countryside, gardening and exercising especially dancing related exercise such as Zumba.

Nicole qualified in 2013 as a registered general nurse, since then she has worked in a variety of roles within social staff nurse through to manager, operations and quality roles. Nicole joined Randolph Hill after almost 4 years in a variety of operational and quality based roles for a large care organisation. Her passion is ensuring our homes are the best place to live and work for all who use them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Court
What types of Care is Ashley Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ashley Court have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ashley Court?
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, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ashley Court to the centre of Edinburgh?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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