Murrayfield House Care Home

66 Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 6AY
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  • Murrayfield House Care Home, Edinburgh
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 has a range of comfortable and well-equipped bedrooms; most rooms also have views across the garden whilst others overlook the courtyard.

Chefs at Murrayfield House pride themselves on knowing the tastes of residents and preparing a choice of fresh, nutritional meals and catering for any dietary and cultural needs.

At HC-One, experienced home managers and members of staff ensure kindness is at the heart of everything they do.
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Care Provided by Murrayfield House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1650 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1850 – £1950

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

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 £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

  • Fiona Truesdale (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (141)

9.7

Murrayfield House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Murrayfield House Care Home has 141 reviews.

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Review from Isobel A (Wife of Resident) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Murrayfield House Care House is very suited to my husband's needs, he has Alzheimer's. The staff could not be more helpful, friendly and caring which makes it easier for me knowing that he is being so well cared for.
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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the care my mother (who suffers from vascular Alzheimers) is receiving at Murrayfield Care Home. The nurses and carers are so kind to her and to us as family. It is an enormous relief for me to know that she is receiving the best possible care. Thank you all.
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Review from J G (Resident) published on 14 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff very friendly and helpful.
Facilities good.
Surroundings also very good.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad has recently moved into Murrayfield House Nursing Home. A much better transition than we hoped. We were all anxious. My dad is a very important part of our extended family. We know he needed more help and as he loves company and people, we hoped that he would enjoy and thrive on the extra stimulation.
It has been hard on Mum. She misses him, however, everyone has been marvelous. Top class and caring. So caring to my mum, who feels very welcome each visit.
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Review from N R (Niece of Resident) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the care staff have been exceptional in helping my aunt to settle into her new surroundings and making sure she had everything she needed to be as comfortable as possible.
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Review from M F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has been very happy in Murrayfield House and often remarks that 'it's very nice here'. The setting is particularly attractive - the gardens, trees and grounds are well kept and Mum particularly likes looking out on this green space. Staff are friendly and I have often observed their kind interactions
with both my mum and other residents.
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Review from B T (Husband of Resident) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The greatest strength of this care home is the quality of the staff. The fondness that they show my wife and the welcoming one receives when visiting makes a difficult situation very much easier.
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Review from Elizabeth L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In recent weeks we have been allowed compassionate visits as Mum is bedbound and increasingly frail. We got a lovely surprise when visiting and found Mum fully dressed and waiting in a wheelchair outside for our visit. It was great to take her for a walk and appreciate the effort the staff had taken
to do this.
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Review from C L (Relative of Resident) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the level of care at Murrayfield House to be excellent. The staff are always professional, helpful and contactable. They provide regular updates on my relative's condition and throughout the COVID pandemic, have coped superbly.
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Review from Liz D (Niece of Resident) published on 15 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Delighted with the care that my uncle is receiving. The staff are very helpful and so obliging. The care home is very well managed and clean. It is a joy to visit.
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Review from Mary R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted into Murrayfield House straight from hospital. The manager was quick to respond to our need to get a room ready for Mum. The kindness of staff helped her through the difficult period of isolation when family were unable to visit. One evening a staff member just sat with Mum for a while
which made a huge difference to her. She loves company. Mum has received two doses of the Covid vaccine and when she felt unwell after the second one, again a member of staff was there to comfort her.
Initially, when Mum was unfamiliar with the menu, the staff prepared two options to enable Mum to choose food.
Attention to detail of residents needs takes in everything, including the hand washing of cashmere. This is important to the resident's comfort and general sense of feeling like themselves. Mum always looks so cared for in every sense.
Despite the current situation staff are celebrating many events with the residents, these include Christmas, Burns night and Valentines Day.
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Review from Colin R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law is a resident in Murrayfield House. The standard of care she receives is exemplary. The staff could not do more. Their care and attention to detail is of the very highest order. They have worked tirelessly to ensure that my mother-in-law has settled in and is comfortable during the
transition period.
It's noticeable that the staff have all been at Murrayfield long term and are committed to the residents. This is an excellent indicator for any business.
My mother-in-law's room is spacious bright and the decor is lovely. The patio doors to the garden ensure a lovely aspect that will only improve as spring arrives.
I thoroughly recommend Murrayfield House. It really is 5-star care in a wonderful setting with fantastic staff.
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Review from Ishbel K (Friend of Resident) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is difficult to describe my experience as access in the recent covid situation, has been restricted. However, I must say when access was permitted, I was happy with all measures taken. My friend is well cared for and she is happy with her care.
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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother went into this care home just at the start of lockdown, so it has been very difficult for her, and us.
The staff have been so welcoming and accommodating. She is now settled and well cared for. She is looking really well.
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Review from Stewart T (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The combination of consummate professionalism, agility, empathy and friendliness of the staff sets a very high bar for the industry. You dealt with an acute need seamlessly and my father and I are truly grateful.
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Review from L M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been delighted with the care my mother has received since moving to Murrayfield house a year ago. The nurses and carers are superb and have done an excellent job, especially in these challenging times. We are very grateful to them for looking after Mum so well!
I do feel that management communication
could be improved, there is a tendency to blame 'head office' (HC One is a large organisation) rather than address questions and comments locally with the relatives involved, and the level of communication through these challenging times (in terms of updates and information) could have been better.
Reply from Diane Kerwin, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Murrayfield House Care Home
Thank you for your very positive feedback about the care in Murrayfield House. In relation to communication, we are very sorry that you have felt this to be poor and we will review how we contact…read more
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Review from L M (Niece of Resident) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Extremely pleased with the wonderful care and attention my aunt receives at Murrayfield House. The staff are so warm and friendly and work so hard to make her stay a home from home. I could not recommend the home more to all family and friends. Thank you for the most amazing job you do day and night.
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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Murrayfield Care Home for two years and I have never had any concerns in that time. Nor have any of the family who visit. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I visit my mum regularly so have had ample opportunity to see that all the residents are treated with care and compassion.
Family and friends and all made to feel welcome.
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Review from J A (Resident) published on 5 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The overall arrangements for the care home are in a properly connected set up. As well as continuous set up of a good system of food at all times. The experience, in general, is high with regards to cleanliness overall. Items of furniture and toilet arrangements are kept at a good level of care. Items
of bedroom matters are kept at a good state of condition and comfort.
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Review from Joan C (Respite Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel safe and comfortable. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic and will always go out of their way to ensure comfort and everything is to hand. Food - good days and bad.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.677)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10 for Murrayfield House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.677 for Murrayfield House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 269 Ratings = 4.677
  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 Murrayfield House Care Home is based on 23 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 100 registered maximum number of service users is 20, which has been reached with 23 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 3 Jun 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)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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