Belgrave Lodge

45 Belgrave Road, Edinburgh EH12 6NG
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Belgrave Lodge recognise that elderly people can retain many of their capabilities albeit perhaps restricted in certain areas because of their advanced years. The home’s dedicated team of carers aim to provide the best possible safe environment to encourage independence, dignity and freedom of choice along with promoting physical well-being and intellectual stimulation.

Moving in can be stressful for both residents and relatives and great care is taken to arrange this in a caring and sensitive manner. Residents are encouraged to bring in items of a personal nature such as pictures, photographs or small items of furniture to ensure that there are ‘reference points’ to ease the transition.

Freshly prepared home cooked food is varied and wholesome, individual dietary requirements are carefully considered and personal likes or dislikes are always catered for. The recognised high standards of care and total capacity of 29, gives the homely atmosphere and caring environment for which Belgrave Lodge has had considerable praise.
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Care Provided by Belgrave Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 33 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • 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
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1650 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1650 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1650 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1650 – £1850

Rates do not take into account any council contributions (free personal and nursing care) that may effectively lower the fees. The differing rates only differentiate between room sizes, location and layout. All care and communal facilities provided are equal.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belgrave Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Belgrave Lodge 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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Dixon Sangster Partnership
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Annie Dickson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1989
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (25)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Belgrave Lodge operate flexible visiting by prior arrangement.

Parking

  • Private parking is available, however, spaces limited BUT there is unrestricted public parking available.

Belgrave Lodge Reviews (12)

8.2

Belgrave Lodge has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.220) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belgrave Lodge has 12 reviews.

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Review from G M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents are very new to the lodge but everything has been a great success so far. The staff are excellent.
Reply from Annie Dickson, Manager at Belgrave LodgeHi,
Thank you for your review of Belgrave Lodge.
I'm pleased to hear your parents are settling in and that the staff have been excellent. That's exactly the experience we hope to achieve.
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Review from Donald T (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has received superb care & compassion from all the warm, friendly staff & nurses at Belgrave Lodge.
They have been very patient & caring with my Dad & have treated him with lots of respect & kindness.
All staff at Belgrave Lodge have gone the extra mile with my Dad. Staff answered all my
questions about Dad moving in & about his needs as I live in London.
Everything about Belgrave Lodge is very well-organised - with great attention to detail - even to small - but important details like having name-tags on clothes instead of labels.
I would highly recommend.
Reply from Shona Scott, Manager at Belgrave LodgeThank you for your kind words Donald - I have passed this onto the team.
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Review from Pamela P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother has been at Belgrave Lodge for two years now. We are very impressed with the home, and Mum seems happy there. We like the fact that it is one of the smaller care homes, as this gives it a cosy, homely atmosphere. The staff and management are always very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They
provide a good range of activities and outings for the residents. Regular meetings are held for the families to keep us up-to-date with all that is going on, to keep us involved and to give us a chance to share any ideas for other activities or events and/or to express any concerns we may have. We would thoroughly recommend.
Reply from Lee Dobbie, Manager at Belgrave LodgeExcellent to hear - I will make sure to pass on the praise to the team as all feedback is highly valued.
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Review from K S (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After researching several care homes, my mother moved into the Belgrave Lodge in April 2021. While it was not the most modern in décor or design, the staff appeared kind and considerate, and being small the manager and owner were at hand to help my mother (and us) to settle in. Three years later the
staff are still kind and considerate, and know and care for my mother as the individual that she is. What has impressed me is that, as my mother’s dementia has progressed, her care has adapted to meet her changing needs. While the regular relatives meetings are useful as a formal ‘catch up’, the small size of the home has meant that there has always been easy and direct communication between myself/my siblings and the staff.
Reply from Lee Dobbie, Provider at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the kind words - we are happy that you always feel comfortable discussing anything relating to your mother's care with us and we endeavour to tailor your mother's care to her changing requirements. We look forward to holding more events in the garden as the weather improves as I know she loves the outdoors and especially enjoys our outdoor activities.
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Review from Ross S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been cared for in Belgrave Lodge coming up for two years her care there has been excellent. The carers are caring and I have only seen respect and dignity shown to the residents. The manager's door is always open to discuss any concerns. The home is clean and has a comfortable feel about
it. Having been to other care homes I have not found them to have the feeling of activity that I have found at Belgrave. I have never regretted the decision to choose Belgrave for my mother.
Reply from Shona Scott, Manager at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the review, it is appreciated. Your mother is an "old hand" here and seems very much at home.
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Review from Keith E (Son of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Belgrave Nursing Home for six months now and we have nothing but praise for the nursing staff, the carers, management and all staff we’ve met. My mother has been treated with kindness and dignity at all times and she is very happy living there. Staff work hard with lots of activities
keeping residents occupied and stimulated. Her grandson’s wedding is in May and the staff have gone out of their way to organise carer and transport to get her there and back - the manager even lent her a fascinator for my mum to wear. Can’t speak highly enough of this care home.
Reply from Shona Scott, Manager at Belgrave LodgeThank you for your review. Your mother has settled in nicely, a quiet wee soul who fits in really well and gets on well with other residents and staff.
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Review from Susan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Belgrave Lodge very reluctantly I have to say, almost 2 years ago. He was just out from an 11-week stint in hospital, he was very weak, thin and unable to walk or move about without the hoist. We really didn’t think he had many days left! However, now he is a good normal weight,
no hoist and walks about well with his zimmer, sometimes on his own but always accompanied downstairs by a friendly staff member to and from the lounge/ dining room, etc, but the biggest fact is, that he has never once complained or asked to go home and that really says it all for me and my family. He is contented. The care home is of a more cosy older fashion style but as a family, we all agree that the personal care and attention he receives far outweighs plush carpets and fancy coffee machines (that no one can work anyway).
I would strongly recommend this care home to anyone interested in a warm friendly and caring environment for their loved one.
Reply from David Dobbie, Provider at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the review and the positive comments. Your father is very settled and contented and whilst not averse to some socialising, is quite happy to enjoy his own company when he wants to. Sounds good!
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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Belgrave Lodge for 15 months.
We decided to move Mum to Belgrave Lodge from another local care home (Mum’s first experience in care) as we were not entirely happy with the standard of care she was receiving there. I am delighted we took that difficult decision as we
are very happy with the care and setting provided by Belgrave Lodge.
Mum has advanced Alzheimer’s and is almost entirely blind. Despite these challenges, the staff at Belgrave Lodge make Mum comfortable, they take care of all her personal needs and I believe Mum to be very settled and content. Mum is no longer fully aware of her situation, and it very reassuring to know she is safe and secure at Belgrave Lodge.
Having had some experience elsewhere, I am certain that the dedication to providing a real “care” environment at Belgrave Lodge is markedly greater at Belgrave Lodge. The entire staff at Belgrave Lodge are truly committed to providing the best care possible for their residents. Belgrave Lodge is not glitzy but is a true care home in every sense.
Reply from David Dobbie, Provider at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the nice review. Your mother has become very confident in her surroundings and is always happy to indulge in a bit of banter! The unwary should note she is seldom outdone when it comes to snappy answers! Great fun.
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Review from S S (Resident) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Ghastly place. Awful furniture and food. Noisy and nothing to do but watch TV. Hate this dump. I would never put anyone in here, and am trapped in here and never allowed out. Loathe being here. Like an odd member of staff, but many are grim and some can hardly speak of understand English. Great.
Reply from David Dobbie, Provider at Belgrave LodgeI note your comments and am disappointed that you feel that way. I do not think that it is an accurate reflection of the service provided as I have been encouraged by many positive comments over the years.
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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Belgrave Lodge are exceptional. They supported us as a family from day one, when we were just considering the idea of a nursing home. When Mum moved in (April 2022), they cared for her with dignity and tenderness, taking the time to understand her needs and likes, and supported her with
her dementia and her physical frailness. There was always a warm welcome for us as visitors and I felt very reassured by how competent and caring the staff were. It doesn't look like a fancy hotel, but it is clean, cosy and feels like a family home with homemade and hearty food. The staff know each resident as an individual and take care to keep the days varied by offering a range of activities and special events so there is something for everyone. The atmosphere is lovely, thanks to the whole staff team who have genuine warmth and care for the residents. I would highly recommend.
Reply from David Dobbie, Owner at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the kind words Susan. Your mum was well loved by the entire team and her stories will be fondly remembered by all at Belgrave Lodge.
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Review from C B (Nephew of Resident) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt has now been a resident for over six months. I have found the staff friendly and attentive. My aunt has prospered physically and mentally since entering the home. She joins in the organised activities which have been beneficial to her I believe. The home is privately owned and run which means
the owners are contactable if need be. As care homes go in Edinburgh, it is reasonably priced. I would stay there myself if the need arose.
Reply from Lee Dobbie, Provider at Belgrave LodgeThank you for the review. Your aunt settled in quickly and seems very much at home. She has a great sense of humour and has turned out to be one of our star indoor bowlers.
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Review from Lesley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother moved into Belgrave Lodge in August 2023. She was made very welcome and has settled in very quickly largely due to the great care that she has been given. The home is a small one and I feel that as a consequence the staff know the residents well. I live locally and I visit often and I have
been very impressed with the warm and friendly atmosphere every time I visit. My mother is much happier here than she was living in her own flat by herself. The home is small and therefore does not have some of the facilities found in other, larger homes. However, the standard of care is very good. It is exceptionally good value for money.
Reply from David Dobbie, Owner at Belgrave LodgeThank you for your kind comments, which are much appreciated by our team, letting them know that their hard work is recognised. It is a pleasure to have Penny at Belgrave Lodge and we are glad that she is happy and has settled in so well.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.220)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.220) out of 10 for Belgrave Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.792 for Belgrave Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (19 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.792
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.428 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Belgrave Lodge is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 33 registered maximum number of service users is 6.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.6 = 0.303
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Annie

Annie Dickson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

I have been a nurse for over ten years, beginning my journey as a carer and growing through A&E, community nursing, and care homes into management. Every step of that path has shaped who I am today.
Nursing isn’t just a career for me — it’s a calling. I care deeply about the people I work with and the people we look after. Their stories, their families, their trust… it all matters. I put my whole heart into what I do, and I strive for excellence because the people in our care deserve nothing less.
Belgrave Lodge is a small, warm, home?from?home environment, and we are dedicated to giving our residents the very best life we can. It’s a place where kindness guides us, dignity is protected, and every person is valued as part of our family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgrave Lodge

What types of Care is Belgrave Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Belgrave Lodge have?

There are 25 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Belgrave Lodge?

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 & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Belgrave Lodge to the centre of Edinburgh?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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