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 Fran D (Sister of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Relating to the lockdown period for COVID-19, my brother has been well looked after, and extras I personally did in care well taken over. I have been well informed over the last four months of lockdown (March - July), phoning the unit regularly, and getting some Skype calls to "see" my brother. When
something went wrong with his special air chair a few days ago I was informed and able to get quick action taken by the company that had bought it from to remedy the problem and get the chair useable again within a few days. Today was my first "garden" distanced visit. Very well organised. Staff have been very caring for both my brother and me over this difficult time. I have felt appropriately valued.
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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
No complaints at all. Very supportive and understanding carers.
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Review from P D (Resident) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can highly recommend every department of this wonderful care home and that high recommendation, therefore speaks very clearly of the excellent and prolonged management here. This care home is for me the answer to all my prayers hopes and dreams I am so happy here.
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Review from Michael (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care provided to my dad at Murrayfield House Care Home. The staff are dedicated and provide a very good service. My dad is not the easiest person to deal with and the staff show great patience and support in caring for him.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident of Murrayfield House Care home for over 3 years. She has received the best of care and has been treated with patience, compassion, dignity and good humour at all times. It is a pleasure to visit her as we know she will be happy, contented and well looked after.
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Review from Kathleen R (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Murrayfield House Care Home gives out the feeling of friendliness and care. The staff are cheerful and interested in visitors in a genuine way. The care home is furnished with great care in their choice of local pictures and a good mixture of genuine old masters paintings. The dining area for the residents
is set out in small groups of 4 or 5 people and beautifully with linen tablecloths and large linen napkins. There is a really small forest area with adequate paths for walking. There is a regular chance for discussion and feedback between staff and residents. An extensive programme of activities for all the residents, and also a visiting dog or other animals, for those that want it. The residents also enjoy the visits from 3 to 5year old children from the local school and at other times the visits from 15-year- old children from the same school. We all enjoy some superb musical entertainment from top-class musicians.
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Review from M E (Friend of Resident) published on 11 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff, very caring and loving. They can't do enough for us all. A very clean home also, a perfect home for my much-loved friend.
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Review from A E (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent experience so far.
Staff very kind and considerate.
Food excellent.
Mum is very happy here.
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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent in all aspects.
Carers, staff and management all go the extra mile.
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Review from C M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursing staff were extremely helpful, practical and attentive and sensitive to the needs of my Mother in Law. The administrative staff were efficient and professional.
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Review from Gwen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Straight away from Dad being referred to yourselves, I was impressed by how he was at the centre of planning and care and how he was received on admission. My sister and I were so pleased with his care. He improved greatly in your care and we hope to have him permanently with you.
I was also pleased
with the way staff communicated with the family.
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Review from Valerie E (Niece of Resident) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt became a resident at Murrayfield after her discharge from hospital following surgery for a fractured hip and she was also suffering from post-operative infection and swelling. The nursing staff, one lady, in particular, have done a remarkable job to restore my aunt's health and well being to
a stable condition. I am really impressed by the attention and compassion shown by all the nursing staff, carers and administrative office.
Knowing that my aunt is benefitting from the best care possible for the multiple health conditions she suffers from, is truly a Godsend and provides peace of mind knowing how well she is being cared for.
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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
In the morning the staff should not open the door, switch on the light and demand the resident gets up straight away and choose their clothes. When being showered and then cleaning her teeth she is given a cup to spit in and clean her brush. Also given a flannel with old water to wash her face. Not
a good enough start to the day.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Murrayfield House Care Home
We welcome feedback at Murrayfield House in order to continue to improve our standards we are currently investigating the comments made and are sorry that we may have failed to meet our usual high…read more
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Review from Robert L (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff reliable, friendly, approachable. Safe, secure environment.
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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Throughout her stay, until she died in January 2019. The care given to my wife was faultless. The carers carried out their professional duties in a way which showed their care for her and an individual. She could not have been in better hands and the care which all the staff gave to her was generously
extended to me and our family.
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Review from Sarah E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this Care Home highly enough. My mother has been incredibly well looked after during her time there. Although she is now bed-bound, until recently she has engaged with the staff and other residents and participated fully in activities. The food is great and the rooms are lovely. The
place and the staff are so welcoming and treat us all as part of the family.
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Review from Eileen F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been very well looked after for the last two years in Murrayfield House. The staff are very attentive and caring. Any problems with her have been attended to immediately with great success.
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Review from Catherine R (Sister of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience of the care home has been pleasant and friendly and they do their best for my sister.
My only misgiving is that she appears to be unable or unwilling to enter into any spirit of the activities and is therefore not getting the benefit of the care home experience.
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Review from D P (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely low staff turnover.
Good blend of activities.
Attention state of health; Sensible.
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Review from May M (Cousin of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visited Murrayfield House quite frequently in the past few months and would like to say how lovely it is. All the staff are so caring and friendly, it is very comforting. My cousin has loving, caring people to look after him.
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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)
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