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The home strives to maintain engagement within the community where residents are supported to visit local amenities, meet friends for coffee, attend social functions. Alternatively, for those preferring a more discreet lifestyle, the home offers an in house café, room...
Care Provided by Elsie Inglis Nursing 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 49 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Wi-Fi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
These prices are only a guideline, please contact Elsie Inglis Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Elsie Inglis Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Elsie Inglis Nursing 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
Owner
- Holyrood Care (Edinburgh) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Patterson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1992
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (49)
Visiting
- Open visiting however the home ask visitor to be mindful of protected mealtimes and where possible these should be avoided.
Parking
- Parking available for visitors and staff.
Elsie Inglis Nursing Home Reviews (12)
Elsie Inglis Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elsie Inglis Nursing Home has 12 reviews.
My father really appreciated all the activities offered and the options to allow him to choose where he wanted to eat. The staff were always thoughtful and patient. In the last days and hours, he was supported so that he could die with dignity. I very much valued the support and thoughtfulness of the medical professionals and staff tohelp me be there for my father and be aware of the process of dying.
Thank you for your response. Your words mean a great deal to all the staff. Ensuring people are treated with dignity and compassion is something we value deeply. Being able to be with your father at such an important time matters, and we are glad you felt included in his care and his needs throughout.
Though my father spent only 3 weeks as a resident, he was cared for with respect, dignity and compassion. All staff were supportive of his needs, happy and always smiling and welcoming. The home was spotless, warm and the layout gave all the residents a secure and homely feel. I just wish my father had more time in the home setting to experience the excellent service they provide.
Thank you for your lovely words, it means so much that, during your fathers time at Elsie Inglis Nursing Home, he and your family felt cared for with respect and compassion. We are truly honored to have been a part of your fathers care and comfort. i will be sure to pass on your kind words to all the staff, your feedback means a great deal to the whole team.
My cousin is talked to in a kind, loving way by all staff and described kindly by all to me. I am generously given tea and cake on all visits when the resident receives her (not often, the case in the other care homes I visit). I find the atmosphere very caring.
Of all the care homes I visit, this is the one that impresses me most.
We are delighted to hear that you feel welcomed and supported each time you visit, especially given the distance you travel. It means a great deal to our team that both you and your cousin feel cared for, valued, and comfortable...
While it was not an easy decision to move Mum into a nursing home, it had to happen for her own safety and wellbeing. We are able to relax knowing she is happy, well looked after and safe due to the kind and caring staff in Elsie Inglis.
The place is kept clean; she enjoys the food and activities, and we are made to feel welcome every time we visit.
We were able to bring in photos, bedding, ornaments etc to personalise her bedroom (which has a big en-suite shower room) and she has a fantastic view over Holyrood Park.
While it took her a couple of months to settle completely, Elsie's is now definitely her home.
Thank you for your kind words, it can be extremely hard to move your parent into a Nursing home, however, knowing they are safe and cared for can ease your minds a lot. We strive to ensure there is a warm and welcoming environment for all who pass through our door and our staff are always on hand to help.
Last year we made the very difficult decision to get our mum into a nursing home where she would receive the proper care and attention that we were unable to provide. It was quite urgent that we got her into somewhere quickly and chose the first one locally that had availability. We visited and found it to be fine but after only 2 days we realised it was not the place for her and needed to find somewhere else. We visited Elsie Inglis NH and the managers could not have been more helpful, pulling out the stops to have her admitted 2 days later. All of the staff from management to nurses/carers, cleaners, activity organisers etc are wonderful. The look after mum so well and we are very happy with the service provided. Most importantly mum is very happy and quickly called Elsie's home. She never lacks for company and enjoys the variety of the daily activities. Big thanks from a very grateful family.
Elsies is an excellent care home,going above and beyond to care for my mother. It seems a peaceful environment and all the staff have a great rapport with all the residents. Nothing seems too much trouble for the staff,regardless of how busy they are. I would really recommend Elsie Inglis care home.
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mother feels well cared for and that our team's efforts to create a peaceful, supportive environment have made a difference. The staff will be so pleased to know their hard work and genuine care are appreciated. Your recommendation truly means a lot to all of us.
Service has been excellent since my mother arrived almost three years ago - All staff attentive , professional, competent and friendly - and management easy to approach and quick to respond to queries - All good!
Thank you, Steven, for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your mother has felt well cared for and supported over the past three years. Our team takes great pride in providing a friendly and responsive service for all residents and their families, so it's lovely to know this has...
From the management to the carers, nursing staff and entertainment staff - everyone is kind, and caring and can be counted on. They all go above and beyond to provide a valuable, happy caring home. There is a wonderful feeling of peace through and everyone looked after as well as this the meals are great provided by a wonderful catering team. There is also a handyman who works diligently but also takes an interest in everyone - we are extremely happy with the care provided to our mother.
Thank you very much for your feedback, it fills us with immense gratitude. I have passed on your kind words to our team and thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review. On behalf of the Elsie Inglis Team.
My husband has mixed dementia and has been a resident for 9 months. He sees his stay here as temporary and is often sad/upset that we are not taking him home with us. However, all the staff, carers, nurses, activities and housekeeping are very kind and understanding/patient. He often thanks them for helping him. There is a good bunch of residents there with him. His room/furniture is quite basic, but enough. Invoicing is a bit erratic for my liking but I'm sure there is a good reason for this.
Thank you for your review. We very much enjoy having your husband with us. We take recruitment very seriously at Elsie Inglis and your feedback is very gratifying to us all. We kept the rooms' interior design simple with the idea that the residents moving in could personalize their rooms, making...
The home has lots of daily different activities the residents can take part in should they wish and residents are encouraged to mix with each other.
The manager and the management team are second to none and always available to speak to directly and deal with queries efficiently.
Would recommend 100%.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I will ensure these are passed on to the manager and her team.
Kind Regards
Senior Manager.
My dad had been a resident at Elsie Inglis for a year. The home is a great place, the team are friendly and welcoming to family members. It is bright and modern and has lovely views of the local park. Nothing is too much trouble and at the weekend we hosted a small engagement party for my son, mainly for Dad’s benefit. The Chef arranged a fabulous buffet for us and baked a delicious cake. It was really special for Dad and great memories were made for us too. I really can’t thank all the team enough for taking such good care of Dad.
Kind regard, Sharon and Team.
My sister was given interim care here for 5 weeks after a couple of months stay in hospital. The care she received from all the staff was amazing. The home itself is clean, modern and very comfortable, the food that I witnessed being served to residents looked appetising. There seemed to be lots of activities for residents to take part in if they wanted to. I was sorry to see her leave.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 09 February 2026- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Elsie Inglis Nursing Home
What types of Care is Elsie Inglis Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Elsie Inglis Nursing Home have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Elsie Inglis Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, 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 Elsie Inglis Nursing Home to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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