
My wife and I are reassured by the level of care provided for my motherDaniel C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Dads dietary requirements are catered for at each mealtimeLisa M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She is really looking forward to moving to her new room. It is a great locationGail S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My wife and I are reassured by the level of care provided for my motherDaniel C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Dads dietary requirements are catered for at each mealtimeLisa M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She is really looking forward to moving to her new room. It is a great locationGail S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Harbour House, a care home within the Morar Living group. Harbour House is a home that creates a place for residents to live and love their life.
Harbour House are committed and passionate about focussing on the ‘person’, supporting everyone as an individual and to encourage maximum independence.
Morar Living strives to create a homelike environment, the small-scale living areas mean they provide support in small, quiet and homely areas....
Care Provided by Harbour House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Standard fees cover a wide range of high-quality services designed to support residents’ comfort, wellbeing, and daily living. This includes all meals and refreshments, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and access to a full programme of activities and events. Residents also enjoy full use of all communal lounges, dining areas, landscaped gardens, and on-site amenities.
In addition to the standard offering, there are optional extras available to enhance the resident experience. These may include services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers, or certain one-to-one outings and entertainment. These are charged separately, giving residents the flexibility to choose the services that suit their preferences.
In some cases, if a resident or their family chooses additional features such as a larger room or upgraded facilities, a top-up payment may be discussed. All fee details are clearly explained in advance, and the team is committed to making all financial information transparent, supportive, and easy to understand.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Harbour House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Harbour House 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
- Morar Living
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lauren McGrath(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no need to book in advance or contact the home before arriving. Family and friends are encouraged to visit whenever it suits them and their loved ones. Communal areas and outdoor spaces are available for residents and their visitors to enjoy during their time at the home.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking for all visitors, making access to the home straightforward and convenient. The parking area is located within the grounds of the home, ensuring that visitors do not need to park off-site or walk long distances. Designated disabled parking bays are available close to the main entrance to support those with mobility needs. All parking is free of charge and available at all times. The on-site parking is clearly signposted and easily accessible, helping to provide a smooth arrival experience for family, friends, and other guests.
Harbour House Reviews (32)
Harbour House has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.743) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harbour House has 32 reviews.
Very impressed at Harbour Houses tasteful decoration throughout. The rooms are spacious, bright and comfortable complete with an elegant en-suite shower room. There are various lounges with kitchenettes and quiet lounges to sit and relax whilst looking out to sea. Very nicely designed and calmly decorated.
Friendly staff members introduced themselves to my dad and were very well presented in their smart uniforms. Staff were very calm and had a kind, gentle approach.
My dad instantly felt relaxed with the soft music playing in the corridors
There's a wonderful selection of food on the menu with hot and cold drinks, fresh fruit, cakes or snacks served throughout the day.
Yvonne, activities coordinator made an instant impact. My dad was up dancing, singing and on an outing immediately.
Fantastic.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Harbour House, We are delighted that your dad's transition to Harbour House has been such a positive experience.
Your kind words about Lauren, Anitha and Hamish are greatly appreciated, and we're pleased they helped make you and your dad feel welcome from...
My mum was very happy here for her respite for three weeks. All the staff were wonderful, caring and friendly.. My mum was more physical because she moved about freely across her landing supervised of course and enjoyed sitting eating her food or just having a cup of tea with the other resident's. I found the staff to be welcoming and caring too. My dog was also welcome when we went to visit my mum. I will definitely bring my mum back.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
We are delighted to hear that your mum enjoyed her three-week respite stay with us and that she felt happy, comfortable, and supported by our team. It is wonderful to know that she was able to enjoy spending time with other residents,...
Still incredibly early in the process to make a fully informed judgement however I was encouraged by the most recent inspector report and our experience so far has been very good. I will update review once I have more experience to add.
Thank you for taking the time to share your initial experiences with us. We are grateful that we could support through this important transition and that your dad is settling in well. We look forward to continuing to support your dad and getting to know him.
My dad was a resident of the home due to having Alzheimer's which they claim to specialise in, he had to move into a nhs hospital as they could not provide the care he needed, so the do not specialise is Alzheimer's and are looking for residents that are immobile or residents that want to sit and watch tv all day! We have been constantly contacting the home to obtain a refund for the thousands of pounds we had to pay in advance and they are ignoring us and we are now having to go through the civil court to get my dads money back!! They were quick enough to send a bill for £8000 when he was not even resident there!! Would not recommend putting anyone with a bit of mobility in this home!!
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the opportunity to respond. Harbour House supports individuals with dementia, but where needs require acute clinical intervention, hospital care is necessary. Fees are applied in line with the agreed contract, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns directly.
The staff are all lovely and can't do enough for the residents and families.
The activity coordinator is great and always engages with visitors too.
Amanda,
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad your Sister is settled and happy at Harbour House.
I will be sure to share your feedback with the staff and activities coordinator.
Lauren
For a short while the lack of an activities coordinator was I felt detrimental to the residents well being . The appointment of the new person has raised the general morale in the home ( residents can be a tough audience)
Overall we are very happy with the staff and care provided in Harbour House
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you and your family are happy with the care your dad is receiving at Harbour House. It's lovely to know that our team's friendliness and regular communication have given you confidence and...
Dreadful establishment-avoid at all costs if you care at all for your loved ones. My Mum passed away at Harbour House on December 12th 2024. There were a number of events and circumstances that led to the terrible and distressful events that I witnessed personally, brought about by the inappropriate decisions and actions, in my opinion, that were taken by Harbour House staff on the afternoon of December 9th, from which my Mum never recovered. These actions were not handled with sufficient care/attention and problems arose due to lapses in process/standards. An independent investigation into the decisions and actions taken by Harbour House staff was conducted by The Scottish Care Inspectorate (CCN-35893-2024135893) so that nobody else should ever suffer such distress going forward. This investigation will not bring my dear Mum back but it may prevent similar actions occurring to others and hopefully lead to an improvement in the level of care being provided at Harbour House.
Harbour House Care Home wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the family following the passing of their mother. The home recognises how distressing this experience has been for the family and is sorry that they felt let down by the care provided during their mother's time at Harbour House.The wellbeing and dignity of residents remain the highest priority at Harbour House.
My mum is well cared for by staff who genuinely care. The home does it's best to offer diversions and entertainment. Visiting is very flexible. Overall I am very happy with the home and their care for my mum.
When I initially visited the home is was well present, bright, modern, clean and in a great position within the community. My family member has only been in the home for a short time. She has found it relaxing and able to join in daily entertainment or sit quietly in a well proportioned room. Management and staff are marvelous and cater magnificently for residents daily needs. This is done with dignity and kindness. Staffing levels do need looking at. Overall the home is excellent and meets our needs.
Do not send your family anywhere near Morar homes as they treat grieving family's without dignity or compassion, it's all about greed and not about care. We are still fighting and serving legal papers to obtain our mother's refund. Please read this and be warned . This is not about the staff but about the owners
My father was welcomed into Harbour House in March of this year, he was met with a very friendly and warm welcome which helped him feel safe and secure, this has been a frightening experience moving away from his home to somewhere he didn't know and he is slowly getting used to his surroundings. The staff in Harbour House are all very kind and helpful, they seem very well trained in what they do and keep us informed on how he is.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how challenging and emotional it can be to transition into a new environment, especially after leaving the comfort of one's own home. We're truly glad to hear that your father felt welcomed and...
The home is welcoming and friendly in a great location with loads of parking.
Our dad has stayed at Harbour House for nearly two years. We pop in to see Dad at all times of the day, which is great because it gives us a full view of the activities and care that he receives. The staff are always attentive and caring and also take the time to listen about any concerns/worries we may have. It's lovely to see Dad has put weight on and is taking full advantage of the great meals. He goes out and about, to pubs, shops, the local barbers, out on the bike. It's nice to see he is happy here at Harbour House.
My rating for value is a little lower but that’s just personal as it would be the same for any.
Thank you so much for choosing us to look after your mum, your kind words are very much appreciated. I will pass the one to the team.
Please be aware. This place is extremely poorly managed, all they are clearly after is filling the rooms and getting the money in the bank, understaffed and lack of training. Please do not be fooled by the glitz and glamour it is all for show. The management or lack of management is shocking. Please do your homework before committing your loved ones. Do not be fooled like we were.
The staff never appear stressed and that is good for the residents and visitors. Access is good by public transport and there is always parking available. It is a bustling area and that gives some interest.
The home has supported my mum and worked with me to meet my mother's needs e.g. raised toilet seat, extra grip handles, shower chair. Bringing in clinical leads has also helped. The activities team are very enthusiastic.
They are in constant contact, letting us know how she is. The home is spotless and to a very high standard.
We cannot thank or praise them enough for everything.
My mum has been in Harbour House for over a year now and is thriving in the environment under the wonderful care provided by the excellent staff. She was getting very anxious at home and it was becoming increasingly difficult for me to take care of her but she is now more settled and enjoys the various activities and company of the other residents and the staff. The food is excellent and she has put on weight since she moved in. The home is always clean and tidy and I am kept updated regularly about Mum. The staff also went above and beyond on Mum's recent birthday to make her feel special. I would highly recommend this care home.
My aunt has been a resident for about 8 months in her care has been exceptional. She was quite mobile and very aware when she first entered Harbour House but unfortunately has deteriorated rapidly. Thankfully the staff are amazing and have shown her care and kindness second to none. They are truly inspirational and have given us as a family guidance and advice constantly. My aunt is treated as a friend and they are consistently popping in to see her, even when we visit, for a chat and just to make sure she's OK. She is treated with dignity and kindness all times.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 13 Jun 2026Recipient: Morar Living
- 13 Jun 2026Recipient: Morar Living
- 08 May 2026Recipient: Morar Living
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

We are proud to introduce Lauren McGrath as our Registered Manager at Harbour House Care Home.
Lauren has worked for Morar Living for four years, beginning her journey as the Home Administrator at Harbour House. During this time, she completed her SVQ and progressed into the role of Deputy Manager.
She then moved to Head Office, where she supported the organisation in a variety of roles, primarily as a Support Manager. In this position, Lauren worked closely alongside the Regional Operations and Quality teams, gaining valuable operational and compliance experience.
In 2026, Lauren returned to Harbour House as Home Manager. The team and Lauren are committed to creating a positive, safe environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our dedicated team ensure high standards of care and a welcoming community for Residents, families, and visitors alike.

We are delighted to introduce Anitha Owens as our Deputy Manager at Harbour House.
Anitha works closely with the Home Manager and our team to support the smooth running of the home to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
She deeply values building strong relationships with residents and their relatives, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, listened to, and confident in the care provided.

My career in Care began when I was 19 years old, and I started my Business & Administration Apprenticeship for a company called Beyond Homecare (care-at-home business). This role introduced me to the care sector, and I quickly learned that this is a sector I enjoy working in.
After a couple of months into the Apprenticeship, I also started to do care shifts at the weekend. I learned how fun and rewarding a care assistant role can be. I stayed at Beyond Homecare for 3 years when my apprenticeship finished. I then joined Haddington Care Home as a Care Assistant in January 2023. I then got promoted as a Team Leader while doing my SVQ 3. The Team Leader role was challenging, however, so rewarding. During my time as a Team Leader, I started to work some days as the receptionist/administrator; by helping to do that, I realised I had missed working in the Admin side of things in the Care sector. I then applied for the Reception / Administrator role at Harbour House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harbour House
What types of Care is Harbour House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Harbour House have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Harbour House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Harbour House to the centre of Musselburgh?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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