
The level of personalised care is remarkable and every need is met with patience and understanding,Ross C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Every member of staff that looked after mum was highly professionaDawn C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My nan has been a resident here for some time now, and I can't speak highly enough of the careRoss C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

The level of personalised care is remarkable and every need is met with patience and understanding,Ross C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Every member of staff that looked after mum was highly professionaDawn C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My nan has been a resident here for some time now, and I can't speak highly enough of the careRoss C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

St Margaret's Care Home offers a wide range of care services, including nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care. Located in the welcoming area of Newington, the home is conveniently close to several parks, golf courses, and local amenities, providing residents with both comfort and easy access to the surrounding community.
The home features a well-designed layout across three floors, with each floor offering its own living and dining areas to...
Care Provided by St Margaret's Care 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 60 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Margaret's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Margaret's Care 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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kate Martin(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
St Margaret's Care Home Reviews (98)
St Margaret's Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Margaret's Care Home has 98 reviews.
Very happy with St Margarets Care Home. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Rooms are bright, airy and extremely clean.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience at St Margaret's Care Home.
Clean, fresh, staff very helpful. Impressed with St Margaret's. My friend's room, balcony and view is lovely. 2 visits from myself and Waffles the dog! One in room and 1 in garden bit! Had 3 years bad experience few years ago with my mother in a care home in Edinburgh I just wish mum had come to St Margaret's.
Thank you for your kind comments. We really appreciate the time taken to leave your feedback regarding St Margaret's Care Home. Our team are committed to providing the best possible care and it is lovely to have their efforts recognised. Thank you once again. We look forward to welcoming you and Waffles to the care home for some further visits.
Fantastic welcoming staff. Always cheerful and would do anything to help. Enjoy visiting my uncle and look forward to the chats with the staff also.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are really pleased to read your comments about the care at St Margaret's Care Home. Your feedback will be shared with our team who will be delighted.
The staff are really welcoming and are very happy to answer all our questions and see to uncles needs. We go home feeling better knowing he is well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are really pleased to hear that your experience at St Margaret's Care has been very positive. Your feedback will be shared with our team who will be very happy to receive this.
I enjoy staying in St Margaret's. The staff are very supportive and hard working.
We are really pleased to hear that you are enjoying living at St Margaret's and are settling in well. Your feedback will be shared with our team who will be very happy to receive this.
I was very nervous at first but have settled in well and everyone is very nice nice and nothing is a bother.
We are so pleased that you have settled in well at St Margaret's Care Home and are grateful for the time taken to provide such positive feedback.
Happy with everything.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are really pleased to read your comments about the care at St Margaret's Care Home. Your feedback will be shared with our team who will be delighted.
All his POA, I have been well informed and treated with the same high level of respect that my friend has had.
I have complete confidence in the staff and would highly recommend St Margaret's to others seeking quality care.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience at St Margaret's Care Home. We are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you once again.
Cannot say enough great things!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am delighted to hear that your have many great things to say about the home. The manager and her Team are clearly demonstrating our values
My mother has been in here just over a year, she came in as she was feeling unsafe and frightened. I have seen a big difference in her now, she's happy, feels safe and secure, eating well and enjoying life again, the staff are excellent with her, always friendly and smiling when with my mother. I also see that she has her favourites, which have gone above and beyond to comfort her when she is upset or distressed in anyway. I am very happy with the care my mum gets, excellent care home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete such a lovely review and it is our absolute pleasure to support and care for your mother. We have loved seeing her flourish in her new home and our kind and dedicated team pride themselves on offering personalised support to aide our residents whilst ensuring reassurance to yourself. We will be sure to share your lovely comments with our team.
When she deteriorated we were invited to stay with her and contact anyone else who wished to be there. For four nights we, as a family, were overwhelmed by the kindness of the carers and the nursing staff. Nothing was too much effort, we were offered endless refreshments, food and even had cakes made especially for us by the chef.
This made a very difficult time so much easier. When mum passed away we were given time to spend with her, which was so precious. Care homes often get a bad reputation but this totally changed our perspective. We really don't think mum could've been cared for any better. Everyone was wonderful but a special mentions must to seven staff members in particular. We can't thank you all enough.
Thank you for your kind words about your experience at St Margarets. Our team are extremely passionate about making a difference to the lives of all our residents, and will be so pleased to hear how they helped during a difficult time. Please accept our condolences. All the best.
Very pleased with the care my granny is receiving. I have peace of mind knowing she's well cared for and I don't have to worry about her as much. The staff are fab and always ensure she's fed and encourage her to get involved in the activities, not that she needs much.
My mum has been at St Margaret's for some time now, and I'm really happy with the care she receives. The management is excellent-always professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. There are plenty of activities available, which keep her engaged and social. The staff do a great job creating a warm and supportive environment. I would definitely recommend this care home to others looking for quality care for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of your experience with St Margarets Care Home. The team care a great deal about making a difference to the lives of the residents, and we're so glad it's being felt by your family. All the best.
The staff are always gentle and kind, attentive and patient. It is humbling to witness and reassuring that she is in good hands. I have no complaints, just praise for the care provided. Thank you.
The condition of the premises are all well maintained, very clean and hygiene.
My mum is very happy with care and support she is given here. We feel as a family she is safe, happy, cared for by staff and that the staff understand and know all her needs.
Fantastic service made the transition of care really easy for my Gran. The staff are fully committed to making sure my gran was well looked after, thanks to all the staff at St Margaret's. Management was fantastic and made us feel at ease.
Mum is very happy here. The staff are all very nice and very helpful. The food is okay too.
Always clean. Friendly staff.
My nan has been a resident here for some time now, and I can't speak highly enough of the care and attention she receives. From the moment she moved in, the staff have treated her with such kindness, making her feel welcome and truly at home. The level of personalised care is remarkable and every need is met with patience and understanding, and they always go the extra mile to ensure she's comfortable and happy. The facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained, and there's always something for the residents to enjoy, whether it's group activities or quiet time in the lovely garden. We have peace of mind knowing Nan is in a place where she is not only looked after physically, but also emotionally, with carers who genuinely care about her wellbeing. Thank you, to all the nurses and care assistants for providing such outstanding care to our beloved Nan!
Thank you for your kind comments, we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for St Margaret's Care Home! Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are pleased with the quality of our care your nan receives. All of our team are committed to providing...
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Posted: 01 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
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Meet the Team (13)

What is your professional background?
I began nursing in 2010, where I worked in various areas of the NHS before moving over into the care home sector. Studying an MSc in the Health and Well-being of Older People gave me the skills and confidence to dedicate my career to this client group- an area I dearly love. I have previously held posts in Clinical Lead, Deputy Home Managers and Head of Care Lead Nurse positions while continuing to work for a local agency in supporting the NHS, Marie Curie and St Columba's Hospices. I have experience in General Surgery, Renal and GI, Gynaecology, Medical Assessment Unit, Cardiac High Dependency, Medicine of the Elderly and Palliative Care.
As well as being a home manager, you are also a registered nurse. Why did you first get into nursing?
Nursing found me. Following personal challenges in my own life, I found that my empathy and compassion for people developed and the need to help others became my focus. It's a phenomenal responsibility being a Nurse, and I feel very privileged to have been given this opportunity.
What one thing do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy the challenge of being a new Home Manager and the fast-paced, ever-changing environment that is care. The position I am in allows me to see care delivery from all angles while building a service that is true to the needs of the individual.
What was a defining moment for you?
Providing palliative care to a 34-year-old lady with stomach cancer. At the time I cared for her, she had a son the same age as mine and had been diagnosed 2 weeks before her death. I learnt that day the importance of living in the moment and being thankful for my family and son. You can't dictate the future, but you can enjoy the present.?
What interests you outside of work?
I am a huge sports fan with special interests in rugby and football. Manchester United is where my heart will always be. I also enjoy walking with my dogs and spending time with my 5-year-old son. I also enjoy watching movies, especially Sci-fi and thrillers, as well as listening regularly to music. I have a personal interest in German history and sport.

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Margaret's Care Home
What types of Care is St Margaret's Care 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 St Margaret's Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Margaret's Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Margaret's Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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