Murrayfield House Care Home

66 Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 6AY
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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.

Contact Murrayfield House 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

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 Murrayfield House 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

  • 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 M R (Friend of Resident) published on 24 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found all staff friendly and welcoming from my first visit to date. From my first visit when I was shown around, I have had a good impression of all areas of the home. We were offered respite care to help my friend to get to know the home before deciding to accept a permanent place.
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is too much trouble and there are genuine offers of help at every stage.
The whole experience of helping my friend move into care has been made as stress-free for both of us as possible.
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the Murrayfield Care Home very good. I feel confident that my father is being well looked after. The staff are all very caring and helpful and it has excellent facilities.
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Review from A E (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother arrived at the care home after being in hospital she had no appetite and had lost a lot of weight.
The nursing staff did all they could to encourage Mum to eat, even providing foods she would eat, even though not on their standard menus.
They also supplemented her diet and she did gain
a little weight. The staff were very understanding and supportive and made sure Mum was joining in the activities and was well looked after. The staff were very approachable, friendly and open to us too.
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Review from Alex C (Resident) published on 31 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been resident for four months and completely satisfied.
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Review from M S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care is above average having care from a care home where calling for help was not responded to. The staff go out their way to provide home comforts and personal care and support.
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Review from Elaine O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, friendly, supportive and fabulous care for my father-in-law. We as a family could not ask for better care for my father-in-law or for the help and care shown to my mother-in-law.
From the day my father-in-law went into the professional, wonderful care of Murrayfield House, his health improved
as did my mother-in-law's. We were looked after as a whole family by all the staff. Nurses, carers, cleaners, hairdresser, admin staff every person you came into contact with was helpful, friendly and caring.
It was a very stressful time when my father-in-law had to go into care, as a family we did not make this decision lightly. Murrayfield House could not have made this process any easier for us, they were helpful, supportive and informative. They took my father-in-law and made him and all of the family part of their caring family. We could not have asked for better care and support.
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Review from Ruth N (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad passed away on 9 July 2017 - his decline much faster than expected following a recent cancer diagnosis. The kindness, care, compassion, and respect shown by the staff towards Dad during his short stay (3 weeks, 5 days) was truly outstanding. He arrived in pain, anxious and fearful of the future
after 54 years in his own home, the last 3 with an intensive care package as the family, spread far and wide, visited in rotation to keep him at home. He died, aged 90, in peace and tranquillity, pain-free and with great dignity, surrounded by us all. The staff were sensitive and discreet - yet shared their humour, professionalism and expertise. This included everyone - the cleaners, the carers, and the qualified staff. Their demeanour let complete trust flourish - both from Dad and from us as a family. They stand as an example of true kindness, caring and interdisciplinary team work from top managerial level, down to the staff on the front line. We will always remember them.
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Review from Louise S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family are all delighted with the care my father is receiving at Murrayfield House.
The staff always exceed expectations.
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Review from Alexander G (Son of Resident) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In my mother's last days carers were excellent. Nursing staff took the time to step up to the mark.
Small black mark - My mother died in March and I am still receiving weekly activities sheets!
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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found that both my mother and I received first class care throughout my mother's stay in the home. In particular, the staff were extremely kind to me.
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Review from J M (Resident) published on 9 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really outstanding care home.
Excellent spirit throughout the staff; all caring.
Is of the highest order.
The premises are most attractive, spacious and clean.
The food and the service are good.
The nursing is reliable and fully dependable.


The fire alarm goes off by mistake - no explanation

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The management should visit residents regularly.
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Review from Stuart M (Friend of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After reviewing several care homes Murrayfield House Care Home was at the top of our list. The staff were fantastic nothing was any trouble for the residents or the visiting friends and family.
I noticed that the young members of staff were willing to put themselves out and spend quality time with
the residents. Also on the medical side tablets/wounds etc always dealt with on time with care and compassion.
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Review from Suzanne (Wife of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband suffered a stroke in November 2015 which left him without power in his right arm and leg and without speech. He spent a period of 3 1/2 months in the hospital and then I arranged admission to care. On admission, he was able to stand but due to the fact he would not accept physiotherapy and
also health and safety issues within the home, he lost that ability. He did well until last summer when he had a spell, he refused to get out of bed and went backwards, developed a bedsore etc. However, he is now doing well with the right medication, good care and physio. Generally speaking, the care is good, homely atmosphere and kindly.
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Review from Alison G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family and I are very happy with the care that my mother has received over the past 16 months. The nursing staff and carers are genuinely kind and attentive. Mum enjoys most of the food especially the soups! the staff are very responsive to all of us.
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Review from Johanna H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff excellent with personal care. They know names of every family member when we turn up. (I only get to go in once a month or two and they still know me).
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Review from Elle K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The rooms are a good size and much like a home from home. Additional availability of guest seating would be beneficial for us a family when visiting. We appreciate the openness of staff members and management on connection with impromptu requests for status updates on our father at critical points.
The level of cleanliness within the home is superb.
One small point I would share is that the nameplate on each room appears to be capable of having an engraved insert with the resident's name on it. This would be preferable to a sticker with the name, which is on top of the remains of previous stickers. That would have given a better first impression of each room to visitors.
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Review from Jill K (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been looked after superbly. When he was admitted, the family and the doctor agreed to withdraw all medication so that he could slip away in peace. Since then, due to the wonderful care he has received, he has rallied and is now very comfortable, although still confused but has a very
comfortable lifestyle.
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Review from Lesley P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following a period of rehabilitation in the Bluebell unit in Dundee, my dad relocated to Edinburgh to be nearer family and what a joy it is to have him so close by. The family has had a traumatic year but once again HC have come up trumps. Murrayfield staff greeted us so warmly last weekend and made
a difficult weekend extremely easy. My dad has settled so quickly and tells us he is enjoying 5-star service! His room is spacious, clean and well appointed. The quality of food is excellent and the choice endless. Even if dad does not like the choices on offer staff will prepare alternatives. When we visit, staff greet us warmly and tell us what dad has been up to. When he lost a filling this week, staff quickly organised a dentist appointment and informed us immediately. He is so much happier and we know he is enjoying the company, even although he is still reluctant to join in with activities. The entertainment coordinator keeps going back and encouraging him, so we know it won't be long!
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Review from James G (Godson of Resident) published on 28 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful and courteous staff. A calm and well-managed care home.
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Review from Linda J (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly to mum. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and always happy to help. They treat mum as an individual as they know her character. The same can be said for how they treat all residents.
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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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