
I no longer have to worry and can enjoy this precious remaining time as his daughter,Jenny C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Outstanding excellent service at all times.P H(Friend of Resident/Service User)


I no longer have to worry and can enjoy this precious remaining time as his daughter,Jenny C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Outstanding excellent service at all times.P H(Friend of Resident/Service User)


Located within a leafy suburb of Edinburgh, Murrayfield House Care Home is a beautiful Grade A listed building complete with a purpose-built extension. Murrayfield House is a 100 bedded care home offering nursing, nursing dementia and residential care.
At Murrayfield House Care Home residents have a choice of lounge areas which feature comfortable and specially designed furnishings or residents may choose to visit the café with friends or relatives.
The home...
Care Provided by Murrayfield House 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 Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 100 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Murrayfield House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Murrayfield House 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Conlon(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (92)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (92)
Murrayfield House Care Home Reviews (150)
Murrayfield House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Murrayfield House Care Home has 150 reviews.
Our experience of a two week respite stay at Murrayfield House was exceptional, from the booking process to the nuts and bolts of the stay itself, the whole team were kind, thoughtful and professional throughout. The experience, empathy and investment of the care staff in the comfort, well being and enjoyment of residents really struck me, the ability to build rapport around complex care requirements is a huge selling point. Thank you to the while MH team.
Excellent all round.Excellent care, very pleasant and well appointed facilities food consistency good. A pleasure to deal with.
My husband spent 2 weeks in respite in October 2024 and seemed well cared for, it was good to note familiar staff faces on his 2nd visit.
My father feels very much at home in Murrayfield. He has formed very good relationships with all the staff who are extremely attentive and friendly. Health issues have been handled promptly by nursing staff and GP. Many thanks yo all.
Attended a birthday party for a friend who is a care home resident. Impressed by the facilities and the caring and attentive staff who provided great food and ensured that a special lady enjoyed her special day. Happy Birthday to my friend.
My wife stayed for two weeks and had a great time, staff are not 100% but 200%, always have time to talk. Rooms spotless, always cheerful staff, when my wife was leaving all the staff said goodbye and gave her a hug, little things like that show you staff really do care. You feel assured your loved one will get the best of care, keep up the good work.
Mum had 2 weeks respite at Murrayfield. Start to finish was exceptional. Dealing with Head Office (Darlington) was superb, and prompt follow-up emails. Mum's arrival was straightforward, and she was settled late afternoon. Staff particularly attentive that first night. Mum was looked after so well. Nothing was a problem - staff were patient and caring: helped with her daily exercises, kept track of medication, called GP if any queries. Helped at night-time when she needed and mornings when showering/dressing. Everyone was so pleasant, kind and gracious enough to spend time talking to Mum when she wanted. Meals were amazing! Room a decent size, great outlook onto trees and greenery (close to a nearby house whose owner practised bagpipes in the garden!) Mum made friends and loved having her hair done. She would happily return for more respite care. It's quite a weight off our minds for the future, so we're very happy to have chosen Murrayfield. Thank you to all the staff.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the staff, especially three particular ladies for their exceptional care of my parents, enabling them to live with dignity and providing them with exemplary care in their final years. As a family, you always made us welcome when we visited and you were excellent in communicating with us, especially with regard to their health issues. We know that it takes much hard work by all of your team to make Murrayfield House a happy and dignified home for the residents where their interests and preferences always come first. It is greatly appreciated.
I cannot fault the care provided to both of my parents, who were able to share a room. All staff take care of my parent's individual needs with kindness, compassion and dignity.
Everyone was so kind to her and she felt well looked after.
Her suitcase was expertly packed and ready to go when I came to collect her which was also appreciated.
Please can you pass on my gratitude to the staff concerned.
She is happy to return for a week in March and I’ve talked to the manager regarding this so it’s all arranged.
Thanks.
Fantastic service and great attention to detail with beautiful decor and excellent dining and entertainment. The building and grounds are well-maintained. The pianos are a lovely lovely touch. The manager in particular is outstanding in care and communication. All staff are friendly and professional. Couldn’t recommend this nursing home highly enough. Well done team.
All the staff, from the management right down to the domestic staff, absolutely everyone was always lovely and my aunt was always so well cared for with so much respect, care and compassion.
It is always exceptionally clean and tidy and my aunt was always immaculate, something that I know was important to her, and to us.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Murrayfield House and I would like to say a huge thank you for all the loving care shown to my cousin - thank you.
Would be sorry if any more long term experienced members of staff left, as seem to be more new staff recently and sometimes seems to be short of staff, especially at weekends. Continuity is very important.
Very much missed the entertainment manager when she was off.
Thank you for your recent review regarding Murrayfield House and your lovely comments regarding the staff. According to our records we have the correct amount of staff on duty over the weekend to care for our residents. Should you wish to discuss this matter further please contact the Home Manager directly.
She was a resident for almost 4 years and her condition presented several challenges for staff, but all was dealt with professionally and with respect. Over the years (and through Covid restrictions!) I felt reassured that she was in the best place, with her care being monitored and managed appropriately. I was kept informed on a regular basis, and any queries or concerns I had were readily dealt with.
Overall, I would recommend Murrayfield House and am most grateful to them for providing a comfortable and safe home for my mother in her final years.
My mother was a resident at Murrayfield House Care Home for just over two years. She received the most wonderful care which I cannot fault. All the staff treated her with the utmost dignity and respect. The nursing care was excellent and the dedication of the staff is to be commended. I received great support and care from the staff and I was always kept informed of Mum's health and needs.
Thank you to all the staff at Murrayfield Care Home for looking after my father so well. Our family has found all the staff we have met to be kind and caring. Everyone is extremely approachable, and nothing is too much trouble. If you have a query, it is easy to speak to a member of staff from the highest levels down. The home is immaculately clean, the environment is calm and homely, and the nursing care provided is amazing.
I found Murrayfield House Care Home a very interesting building where I had a fine and comfortable room. The staff were most friendly and helpful. I spent a good deal of time on my own but was lucky to have daily visits from my family. I did enjoy my time of two weeks there.
Good all round care taken with my Mother-in-law. Excellent service from all staff - from top to bottom.
My mother-in-law has been in Murrayfield House since August 2022 and I am very pleased with the care she receives. From the very first day, when they made her feel so welcome, it was clear how warm, caring and understanding the staff are. I am reluctant to name individuals in case I miss someone out, but thanks goes to the nursing staff who look after her needs and always keep us updated, the events staff who organise trips, entertainment and are generally just lovely to her, the care staff who always treat her with kindness and respect and the housekeeping staff who all play their part. It’s obvious from our visits how much the staff care for her and have taken time to get to know her on a personal level, even little touches like making sure her great-grandson’s cushion is in the right spot! We are also welcomed when we visit and made to feel like part of the community. It is a weight off our minds that she is safe and looked after in a supportive and caring environment.
Overall, I would highly recommend Murrayfield House in terms of the accommodation, facilities and above all, the standard of care provided.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 March 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 21 July 2026Please contact us for information regarding our bed availability
News (28) & Events (0)
- 23 Oct 2025
Residents, relatives, and colleagues at Murrayfield House Care Home, run by HC-One Scotland, recently enjoyed a lively Oktoberfest celebration filled with music, laughter, and togetherness. The home was transformed into...
- 22 Oct 2025
Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon when three alpacas paid a special visit to the home’s gardens. The gentle animals quickly became...
- 09 Oct 2025
Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh recently had a heartwarming afternoon as they welcomed students from St George’s School, Edinburgh. The visit offered residents the chance...
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