Chamberlain Road Nursing Home

I cannot speak too highly about Chamberlain. My mother has now been a resident for almost two years, and remains mentally alert, but registered blind. Any move from independent living to life in a care home is challenging, but Chamberlain staff have respected my mother’s early desire to continue to be as independent as possible, gradually moving to give her the extra care as it has become needed. Her room is spectacular, a large Edinburgh public room with a chandelier! However, it is the staff who make Chamberlain the special place that it is. Superbly led, they are all friendly, kitchen staff as well as care staff, and provide important companionship during each day. There is a range of activities provided each week which my mother participates in, and she feels included despite her lack of eyesight. The home is infinitely flexible as regards food. My mother prefers to have her meals served in her room, enjoying the peace and privacy, and requests such as “extra spinach” are met with grace!

Thanks again.

This care home is absolutely excellent. The staff are uniformly outstanding. My mother is being cared for with great genuine compassion and skill. We could not have asked for better. Thank you to all at this care home!

The staff in Chamberlain have not only cared for my mother superbly over the last four years, they have shown a kindness and affection which has been amazing. Their communication with me as a relative was always good and we couldn't have asked for more from anyone.

4) There are lots of activities and events on offer for residents to join in with. These include trips to nice coffee shops, watching strictly come dancing (and other similar weekly programmes), festive events and creative workshops. These are completely optional and attendance by residents is highly variable but I think residents largely enjoy them when they do attend.

My stepfather lived at Chamberlain Road Nursing Home for 16 months until his death peacefully at the home. The staff were great at helping him settle in and to cope with the death of my mother and the immense loneliness that came with it. He settled in much faster than I expected and I think considered many of the staff to be friends and not just carers. I visited him frequently and was invariably welcomed and made to feel as if I was in his home, occasionally staying for a meal - lovely food. Staff turnover is low. It does feel more like a real home than many other care homes do and I am so glad it was there for my stepfather when he needed it.

The home and its facilities are excellent in every respect, but it is the staff who make this home exceptional. The management is professional through and through, the staff are highly trained - as one would hope for and expect - but they all bring genuine kindness, compassion and respect to those in their care and their families. It has been a constant reassurance to know that my wife is safe and extremely well cared for and that is because the staff inspire such confidence and trust. I cannot praise them or thank them enough for the way in which they not only look after my wife but also show such care and understanding to me and my family.

My mother-in-law died aged 103 peacefully and with dignity. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and supportive to us all.

My mother now 101 has been in Chamberlain Road Nursing Home since January 2010, this is now eight years. I have always been very pleased indeed with the professional care she has received, changing and adjusting over the years, and I have been especially grateful for the real quality of care in the true sense that she has had at Chamberlain, as I am her only child and have to be away for months at a time. I always know mum is safe and happy.

And not a whiff of wee ever in any part of the home, unlike other homes I've been in! Beyond fabulous. Thank you for everything.

Of particular note has been my mothers end of life care which I was very happy with and made this time much easier to cope with.

A homely, caring and delightful place.

My mother has been resident for 4 months since discharge from hospital. She has settled in very well and seems very happy and well cared for. Visitors are welcome at all times and the staff are always friendly, caring and helpful.

I am always welcomed and acknowledged when I go to see my mother. I am asked if I would like tea or coffee. Nothing is any trouble to any of the staff. My mother gets on well with staff.

Warm, caring, approachable staff who give excellent care to my mum also making me feel very at home. Staff attention to details is spot on, eg my mum's light weight china coffee cup at the dining table. The social/leisure staff run an excellent programme, including weekly 1/2 day but trio and arts and craft sessions. Food is well presented, small portions, very tasty and staff provide alternatives according to what residents would like. Relatives are very welcome at meals also.