Colinton Care Home

69 Spylaw Road, Edinburgh EH10 5BP
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  • Colinton Care Home, Edinburgh
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 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 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 Nursing Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia 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.

Contact Colinton Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Colinton Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 (83)

9.8

Colinton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colinton Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Colinton Care Home
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Review from Sarah M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Helen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at this home are exemplary - their standard of care in all areas is outstanding.
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.
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Review from Jacqui K (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.798)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) 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 4.798 for Colinton Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.798
  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. “

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