Colinton Care Home

69 Spylaw Road, Edinburgh EH10 5BP
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Colinton Care Home is situated in Edinburgh’s desirable Merchiston area, offering easy access to local shops, amenities, public transport, and the Edinburgh City Bypass. Just a 10-minute drive from Princes Street and the city centre, the home is ideally located for residents and visiting families alike.

This purpose-built care home has been extensively refurbished to provide modern, comfortable surroundings. Accommodation is offered in spacious single-occupancy rooms, each with en-suite facilities, designed to promote privacy and independence.

Colinton offers a comprehensive range of care services, including nursing, respite, palliative, and dementia care each tailored to meet the individual needs of residents.

The home features a variety of communal spaces, including bright TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms for relaxation, and separate dining rooms where residents can enjoy restaurant-style meals prepared by the in-house chef. Menus feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients with daily choices, and special dietary requirements are fully accommodated.

Residents benefit from regular visits by a professional hair stylist, chiropodist, and physiotherapist, and complementary therapies can also be arranged.

Colinton Care Home promotes a vibrant lifestyle through a diverse programme of activities organised by the dedicated recreation and activities team. These include everything from theatre and beach outings to exciting day trips to the safari park in Stirling, ensuring residents stay engaged, active, and fulfilled.
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Care Provided

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 53 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1750

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Colinton Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Elizabeth Cass (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (53)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Colinton Care Home Reviews (82)

9.8

Colinton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colinton Care Home has 82 reviews.

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Review from Fay M (Friend of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting Colinton Care Home, I have always found a warm welcome from the staff. The home is always clean and tidy, and the residents are well cared for. I have no complaints whatsoever and am very grateful for the genuine care shown to the residents.
Reply from Lesley Johnston, Regional Support Manager at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the wonderful Team at Colinton!

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Review from V M (Godson of Resident) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Godmother was looked after so carefully, lovingly and professionally in her time at CCH. When she died there of dementia, the staff were wonderful, ensuring we could attend before she died and shedding tears on learning of her death, nothing but praise and thanks.
Reply from Colinton Care Home Management, Management Team at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for your review and it has been an honour and privilege to care for your Godmother and she is greatly missed. Our kind and caring team pride themselves on providing the very best in person-centred care and your kind words will mean a lot to them.

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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall my experience of Colinton Care Home has been positive. The care staff have been excellent with good attention to detail. They have been supportive and kind.
This has been an exceptionally stressful time and whilst both my mother and I have felt supported by the care staff, the same has not
been my experience of the administrative staff.
My relationship with the admin staff has now got to the point where I do not feel able to ask any questions or engage in any communication.
Reply from Lesley Johnston, Regional Support Manager at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for your review for Colinton Care Home. I am delighted to hear that your overall experience has been positive. The manager and her team are clearly demonstrating our Values. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss your concerns around the administration team in more details.

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Review from Gillian B (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our godmother had been at Colinton for almost 9 years and during that time has been very well looked after. All the staff have been great, looking after our godmother care and dignity. We could not have asked for any better care. Thank you.
Reply from Fiona Radford, Head of Sales & Marketing at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for your kind review and it has been an absolute privilege to care for your godmother and for her to have made her home at Colinton. We will be sure to pass on your kind words with our team and wish you well.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care home. The staff went out of their way to treat dad with dignity and respect and invested a lot of time in settling him in when he moved there in August. All staff were extremely kind and caring. There are lots of activities on offer and the staff worked hard to involve as many
residents as possible in them. If we raised any minor issues, they were dealt with immediately. Very happy with the home overall.
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Review from N S (Sister of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, caring staff with care and concern for all residents. Relate well both to residents and to visitors. Good communication at all times. Friendly and helpful, always welcoming.
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Review from Alison B (Niece of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt stayed In Colinton Care Home for a short respite visit. She thoroughly enjoyed her break, and the beautiful home cooked food. I personally found the staff very caring, and compassionate also the feel of the place was very homely, and I think that's very important. I would thoroughly recommend
this excellent care home.
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Review from Stuart M (Son of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as a family decided that my dad needed to go into respite care so that my mum could have some rest from giving 24/7 care for my dad. My dad has been in other care homes for respite care which were very good.
Colinton Care Home is a step above well staffed and all exceptional in the dementia care
they provide, very knowledgeable, attentive and approachable not just for my dad but to our family as well.
Within minutes of entering the home, staff were there introducing themselves and looking after my dad.
We can't thank all the staff and management enough.
Reply from Maisie Lawrence, Marketing Assistant at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback towards Colinton Care Home. Our top priority is to ensure residents feel comfortable and welcomed, so it is rewarding to hear such a lovely review about how we are doing. We are also pleased to hear that your family felt well supported and impressed by the high-quality care we provide. Thank you again for your kind words, and we wish your family all the best.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum only stayed for a week's respite but she is already asking for her friends. The moment I stepped into Colinton I could feel there was a lovely atmosphere, both the residents and staff were welcoming and happy. The staff were lovely with Mum and she's enjoyed the social side of staying in Colinton.
I think it's only a matter of time before she's back. Thank you for being so lovely to Mum.
Reply from Maisie Lawrence, Marketing Assistant at Colinton Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback about Colinton Care Home. We're delighted to hear that your mum enjoyed her stay and felt so comfortable with us. It's wonderful to know that she appreciated the warm, welcoming atmosphere and had a positive social experience with both the residents and the team. It is truly lovely to know your mum saw some friendships flourish during such a short amount of time, and we're thrilled to hear she's already thinking about returning. We look forward to welcoming her back soon, and thanks again for taking the time to write about your experience!

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Review from P B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Colinton Care Home has provided my mother-in-law with a safe space to live, with friendly staff who go above and beyond to help the residents and their families. The nursing and care staff got to know my mother-in-law and her needs and desires, making sure she was well cared for and that she could still
live as independently as possible.
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Review from Eric R (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was Mum's first experience of respite care, and all the staff were caring and considerate taking time with Mum. The room was clean and fresh, and I would recommend Colinton to anyone who is in need of this service. Thanks to the manager for her patience and time to help us navigate the process.
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Review from Gillian R (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of Colinton Care Home since March 2024. The staff have all been extremely kind and attentive, and she is being well looked after in a homely setting. She feels safe and secure, and we as a family are very happy that she is receiving the best care possible. Staff have been
very helpful and welcoming to all family members, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I highly recommend Colinton Care Home.
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Review from Paula G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Colinton Care Home for nearly 3 years. When she was first a resident, she was able to mobilise, chat and interact with everyone in the home. All the staff were and are absolutely fantastic and so caring towards her. Mum now needs assistance with everything and I cannot fault the way
she is cared for by everyone. It is all the staff who are caring towards all the residents and will always have time to have a chat or help anyone. I am extremely glad to see the original manager back as the Manager and she leads an amazing team. There is always a warm, happy, and friendly welcome when you come in, this continues with housekeeping and activities staff.
It was an extremely hard decision to put Mum in a care home but we could not have picked a better one. I am able to be more at ease knowing Mum is safe and well cared for.
I love going to visit her and have now have many friends there.
Well done Colinton Care Home!
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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we were lucky when Colinton took our Mum in from hospital in April. Mum had lived independently and was 91.
The care Mum received from everyone in the home was exceptional. All the staff were so happy and helpful and very caring.
Thank you for everything you have done for us and Mum.
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Review from Michael P (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Colinton is home to my 97-year-old Mother and has been for over two years now. The home is spotlessly clean, bright, and welcoming and the staff are all fantastic. Mum is very happy there (well, as happy as she'll ever be given her nature), and feels very safe and well-looked after. A new manager has
been appointed recently who is friendly, experienced and approachable.
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Review from Tracey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was in Colinton Care Home for nearly a year. The staff were amazing, so caring and always took a lot of time with him. Dad always told me how kind the staff were to him.
Unfortunately, he went downhill in January. The staff took such good care of him and were so kind and helpful to us when he
passed away. I can’t thank all the staff enough for their care, kindness, compassion and respect to Dad.
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Review from Samantha W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are lovely, my Mum is happy and very well looked after. The care home is spotless, and the staff make relatives very welcome and can't do enough. My mum is surrounded by lovely people who take care of her every need.
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Review from J Y (Husband of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just excellent.
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Review from Elaine T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad is looked after extremely well and I am very happy and impressed with the level of care given to him. The staff are all very nice and attentive to all his needs. They take time to talk to him and tend to his needs from his health to his personal care. There is a programme of activities each week
which the coordinator and staff encourage him to attend, giving him company and stimulation to keep attentive and active. It was a hard decision to choose a care home and move him in but it’s the best thing for Dad and he appears very happy!
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Review from Carol T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment my mum entered Colinton Care Home, I have had nothing but praise and admiration for all the staff and management. They made my mum very welcome, as they did our family. It was not an easy decision for us to put our mum in a care home, but everyone could not have helped Mum settle in
as easy as she has, which has made us as a family accept that we made the right decision. Their care and attention has been continuous throughout her stay. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.790)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10 for Colinton Care Home 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.790 for Colinton Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (215 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.79
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Colinton Care Home is based on 22 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cass

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

Liz Cass brings over 15 years of dedicated nursing experience, having served as a nurse, charge nurse, unit manager, and deputy manager.
From April 2014 to December 2022, she managed the dementia unit at Colinton Care Home and held the position of Deputy Manager. After a brief period of career development, Liz returned to Colinton as the Home Manager, motivated by her passion for elder care.
In her spare time, Liz enjoys adventurous outings with her son, whom she considers to be her greatest achievement outside of her work.
She advises families to trust their decision when choosing a care home. Liz is deeply committed to the happiness and well-being of her residents, always going above and beyond to meet their needs.
In her own words Liz says “My love for working with our older generation has never failed me and my residents are at the forefront of everything I do. I will go above and beyond to ensure the happiness and well-being of everyone within the home. “

Frequently Asked Questions about Colinton Care Home

What types of Care is Colinton Care Home 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 Colinton Care Home have?

There are 53 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Colinton Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Colinton Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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