
Colinton Care Home is a step above well staffed and all exceptional in the dementia careStuart M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff went out of their way to treat dad with dignity and respectJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It was an extremely hard decision to put Mum in a care home but we could not have picked a better onPaula G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Colinton Care Home is a step above well staffed and all exceptional in the dementia careStuart M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff went out of their way to treat dad with dignity and respectJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It was an extremely hard decision to put Mum in a care home but we could not have picked a better onPaula G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
Care Provided by Colinton Care Home
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 Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 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
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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Colinton Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Colinton 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
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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elizabeth Cass(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (88)
Colinton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.655) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colinton Care Home has 88 reviews.
The staff are all very helpful and treat residents with respect which can be difficult at all times. I admire their patience and understanding in the dementia unit. The management team is also very good and spend time discussing the requirements.
Fortunately, I have managed to organise this appropriately but this home is not as advertised able to deal with the challenging behaviour of mental health elderly patients.
I was contacted because he was pacing and standing to play dominos.
Am very disappointed with the care & support received.
Thank you for your feedback on your and your father's recent experience of the home. We aim to provide a very positive experience for families and residents and in most instances we do. We are sorry that you were disappointed and that your father wasn’t able to settle with us. As you know, we had...
My mother was very ill and we all thought she was passing away. Every member of staff from admin to housekeeping were amazingly supportive. My sisters and myself were offered to stay over if we wanted to. A day does not pass when at least one member of staff tells my mother how much they love her. She didn't pass and is now nearly always in bed, they take wonderful care of her, they really are very special people.
My mother has been a resident in Colinton since March 2012. She has been looked after very well with all her needs attended to with care and compassion. Over the 4 years the standard of care and home management have continually improved. All our requests have been responded to promptly and efficiently. My mother, although suffering from severe dementia, is more relaxed and less anxious than she has been in a long time. "Excellent care"
She has a lovely room which is kept very clean and has recently been refurbished. The staff have been very caring and supportive to relatives too and I always find someone welcoming me or cheering me up when dementia makes my mother seem difficult.
I have been so impressed by the level of care my gran has received. She was upset to be leaving her home of 60 years, but the staff have been so lovely and welcoming that she how considers Colinton her home. There are always activities and outings that she can participate in if she wishes, and family involvement is actively encouraged. I also didn't expect to see how involved the management are - they know all the residents and spend time listening to them and are involved in the events that take place. The only issue is that we (gran's family) often find other people's clothes in gran's room. The staff are patient, friendly and clearly enjoy their work. Thank you for your wonderful work!
The cleanliness, standard of food, medical care are all outstanding.
The home is beautifully decorated. Messages are relayed in a timely manner between all the shifts and family members. We all felt dad had found another "family" in his year there. Dad never has a negative word to say about anyone.
My mum has been in the above care home for a year and she has excellent care in all her daily life. She has Alzheimers, is registered blind and is diabetic. Mum's care in the community before coming to Colinton was awful and she was nervous being alone so much. Now her meals are provided on time, her medication administered well and most important to her, she feels safe and well looked after. Colinton has excellent management and staff who actually care. These people need a medal for their commitment. We as a family feel mum is in safe hands.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 30 Oct 2024
The care team at Colinton Care Home in Edinburgh are delighted to have received ‘Good’ ratings in all five evaluation areas following their recent inspection by the Care Inspectorate. The...
There are no upcoming events for Colinton Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Colinton Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

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. “
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