Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

9 Moredunvale Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH17 7QU
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  • Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre, Edinburgh
Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is a purpose-built facility located in Edinburgh’s Moredun area, conveniently close to local shops, amenities, public transport links, and the A772. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is just a mile away, offering easy access for residents and visitors.

The centre specialises in nursing and social care for younger adults living with brain injuries or other neurological conditions. Registered with the Headway Organisation since December 2018, Gilmerton delivers expert care that includes Slow Stream Rehabilitation, supported by a specialist, multidisciplinary team.

Accommodation is provided in comfortable single-occupancy rooms, each with private toilet facilities, allowing residents privacy and dignity in a homely environment.

Communal areas include welcoming lounges and dedicated dining rooms where residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals made from local produce. Daily menu choices are available, and special dietary requirements are fully catered for.

A range of additional services including visits from a qualified chiropodist and experienced hair stylist are available on-site, with complementary therapies offered upon request. Gilmerton also provides a varied and engaging programme of activities, designed to support social interaction, personal interests, and overall wellbeing.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 15 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
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  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Victoria Mitrea (Centre Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (15)

Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre Reviews (35)

9.6

Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.630) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre has 35 reviews.

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Review from B O (Respite Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Is been a good experience for myself and I have got really friendly with some of the staff.
The staff involve you in all the activities, there is a fitness instructor that trains you, and gives advice on the best way to train with your medical needs.
Reply from Catherine Forrest-Smith, Deputy Manager at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you very much for your kind words and lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the care you received . I hope you meet all you're next goals and progress into living more independently in the future. It has been a pleasure working with you and supporting you to meet all your goals and get you to where you are today you have done amazing and we wishing you all the best in for this exciting new chapter. You deserve it!

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Review from Eileen M (Sister of Resident) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great home. Lovely staff. Always very helpful and caring. Every effort is made to accommodate those with complex care needs in a well run, well organised and comfortable manner. Nothing is ever to much trouble. Always enjoy the fete days.
Reply from Victoria Mitrea, Manager at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you kindly for leaving such a wonderful review. It means the world to our team to know that their hard work and dedication are making a real difference.

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Review from D M (Sister of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother recently transitioned to Gilmerton NCC to support his rehabilitation. The process has been seamless staff have worked hard to create a smooth transition whilst supporting my brother throughout. The communication has been fantastic I cannot thank the staff enough as they have gone over and
above to help him settle in, this is so reassuring for me.


When visiting we are always made feel welcome, staff are on hand to help if and when required and I feel very happy with the care my brother is receiving. The facilities are bright, warm & welcoming and I appreciate the security measures in place when entering/exiting the building.


His suite is bright, clean and well positioned within the home to ensure he has easy access to all areas promoting his independence. He has the opportunity to take part in a variety of different activities which I'm sure he will more than enjoy.


Again, thank you all so much for everything!

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Review from Kingsley D (Regular Volunteer) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited quite a few care homes in the last is years + Gilmerton is the best by far. All the staff I have dealt with have been professional, friendly + supportive in equal measure. I was especially impressed with the holiday trip that was organised for my client.
The care that Gilmertan has
provided my client has brought my client back to life and he is ready for a new chapter when he moves on.
Reply from Management Team, Management Team at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you for your kind review and it has been our absolute pleasure to be able to support your client and to ensure that an array of opportunities have been made available to assist with their rehabilitation. We wish your client all the best for their future and hope that they take fond memories of Gilmerton with them.

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Review from Petra W (Mother of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care throughout. My son is happy and cheerful each visit. All his needs are well met and he is treated with respect. The staff are very friendly and they certainly go that extra mile. Would I recommend Gilmerton Neurological Care Center - absolutely - every time.
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Review from Miriam D (Mother of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has improved since his admission to Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre. He is more communicative, his mobility has improved with all the physiotherapy he is receiving. What an improvement from his last placement. We are very happy with our son living at Gilmerton.
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Review from Alana S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but admiration and praise for each and every one of the team at GNCC, for the tender loving care they provided my wife. Sadly, my wife passed away in May this year, and I've been told that her presence is missed in the home. We talk about people being part of the family, and don't always
get a real sense of what that means, but within GNCC, the staff and the residents do become friends, and love each other like a family, it's beautiful. Thank you for everything you do each and every day.
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Review from Sandra C (Partner of Resident) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner has recently moved into the NCC at Gilmerton after a long stay in hospital. The whole process from being visited by staff from the NCC prior to admission then discharge from hospital was straightforward and easy. The staff have been very welcoming and understanding of his various needs. They
have given him time to settle and have not overwhelmed us with information. He has been seen by the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist who will create a program for his continued rehab. Every member of staff we have spoken with has taken the time to introduce themselves and have all been very friendly, approachable, welcoming and understanding of my partner's difficulties and happily remind him of their names when he forgets. We are looking forward to starting the next stage of his continued recovery and working with the team who I am confident will help and support us every step of the way.
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Review from Ryan M (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum started here in January, I was nervous about this to begin with but as she settled in I became more confident. The staff were very reassuring and they built up amazing relationships with me and my mum. I feel that this is the best place for my mum to be as they have so many activities for my
mum to participate in. My mum is really happy here and has now settled in.
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Review from Edith D (Sister of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very helpful and lovely. My brother has been well looked after and made fantastic improvement. Always happy with his care and really likes his room. I wish my brother could stay here as long as needed to continue making improvements. Thank you all very much for everything and giving
such great care. Five stars from me!
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Review from S H (Sister of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Anytime I visit, no matter what day it is or time it is, the staff are always really welcoming, happy and chat away really welcoming, happy and chat away. There is always a nice atmosphere and you can tell all the residents are happy and well looked after and all their needs are met. My brother is happy
and has come on so much since being in the home. Myself and my family are very happy with the way he is looked after.
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Review from Karl-Villy P (Uncle of Resident) published on 29 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A five-star hotel. Very friendly staff. Always something going on. Staff interacting with residents. Very well run. Clean, friendly and homely atmosphere. All I can say is well done, keep the good work up.
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Review from K L (Wife of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is very close to being excellent all-round. The staff, managers, carers and office staff are very helpful and supportive, extremely welcoming to visitors too. Everyone is consistent in all aspects in my experience. I recognise they struggle with ongoing problems using
their on-site mini-bus on occasion.
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Review from Jacqueline A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre, my mum is so happy, she gets a very high standard of care. She is always clean, tidy and happy. The activities are fantastic, my mum was so busy in December with panto, out for Christmas lunch, out to see Christmas light, Christmas party, Christmas
jumper day and lots more. My mum now goes out to a volunteer job role. She is so happy as she thought after her stroke she would never work again, this has improved my mother's concept 100%. All my family are so grateful to the staff and management at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre.
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Review from Isobel P (Mother of Resident) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been a resident here since 2013 and there have never been any problems in that time. All the staff are lovely and so dedicated and can be approached at any time. Always kept informed on how our son is, whether it be he's had an off day or how his physio is going. There's always laughter,
a super atmosphere, great care home.
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Review from Martin G (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre for twenty-plus years. He has always seemed very happy and content with living here. His needs are met and are well supported by staff. Staff are also very good at informing family as and when any updates are required, particularly during the challenging
period of Covid-19. We as a family are very happy Dad is here and can't thank the staff enough for the support they provide.
Reply from Katie Barnett, Marketing Administrator at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you, Martin, for letting us know how we are doing at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Robert H (Respite Resident) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was a resident at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre; when I came in I was a proper state. Through care, attention, structure, routine, rehabilitation, activities and therapies; 6 months on I've managed to leave under the home's guidance and have been reintegrated back into the community. Gilmerton
Neurological Care Centre has helped me recover my individuality and self-identity.
Throughout my stay, I was not only treated with respect and dignity but helped to the degree I needed as my needs required. I couldn't have done it without you, Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre thank you so much, I love you all!
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Review from Andrew P (Father of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home.
My son is always happy.
Fantastic staff.
Never had any problems.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you, Andrew, for your comments about your recent experience at Gilmerton Neurological Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from Kirsti H (Sister of Resident) published on 18 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express my deep gratitude for the unbelievable level of care and dedication shown to my sister and myself, right up until the time of her death - and beyond.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you, Kirsti, for your wonderful feedback about Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre. We are very sorry to hear of your loss, but pleased you felt your sister received great care, compassion and support in our home. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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Review from Eileen H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is in the Neurological Centre. Since her admission, I’ve noticed a marked improvement in her condition. The staff really care and treat her as they would a friend. I have nothing but the highest regard for all the staff who look after the patients. They often do more than they need to and
I thank them from the bottom of my heart for making my friend happy.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

Thank you, Eileen, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.630)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.630) out of 10 for Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.830 for Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.83
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 15 registered maximum number of service users is 3, which has been reached with 8 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)

Victoria

Victoria Mitrea

Job Title: Home Manager

Victoria is a dedicated and qualified registered nurse with an SVQ 4 in Care Service Leadership & Management, as well as holding certifications in First Aid and Safeguarding Adults.


Since starting her career in the UK, Victoria has advanced from Care Assistant to Registered Nurse, where she mentored nursing students and coached newly qualified nurses, before being promoted to Deputy Home Manager.


Outside of work, Victoria finds peace and fulfilment in gardening and enjoys reading books on leadership and care strategies to remain informed and inspired. Spending time with extended family is also important for Victoria.


Victoria's biggest achievement is building a new life in the UK at 39, despite limited English, to help her daughter pursue a dream of becoming a lawyer.
‘’Finding the right care home is an important decision, and it’s essential to choose a place where you or your loved one will feel safe, valued, and cared for’’

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre

What types of Care is Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre registered for?

Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre have?

There are 15 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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