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St Margaret's Care Home

5 East Suffolk Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH16 5PH
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The level of personalised care is remarkable and every need is met with patience and understanding,Ross C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)
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Every member of staff that looked after mum was highly professionaDawn C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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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, Edinburgh

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £2,100From £2,100
Residential Dementia CareFrom £2,100From £2,100
Nursing CareFrom £2,100From £2,100
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,100From £2,099

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

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)

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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.

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Review from John L (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My overall experience of the home is outstanding, very polite and hardworking. The care home is very clean and I think my father will absolutely love staying here.

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Review from F M (Niece of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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From my very first contact by phone with St Margaret's, I knew that it was the place of care and dignity where my aunt would be well cared for as an individual. Every single member of staff from all areas of the home knows the residents and has time for them. A wide range of activities are provided with residents feeding in ideas of what they would like to do. Trips out, beauty sessions, armchair yoga, sports, TV, and visits from the local nursery all ensure an active outlook for residents. It is a lovely, caring "home-from-home".

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Review from Charles H (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with the home.

The staff are excellent.

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Review from M F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my mum moved to St Margaret's, she has been very happy. The staff are excellent. I am very pleased with my mum's care. She enjoys all activities. Had a lovely day out at the museum and other days out, she enjoys everything.

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Review from C B (Husband of Resident) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely pleased with the cleanliness of the premises. Although the staff are extremely busy they will find a moment to engage. My family were especially pleased with the birthday spread put on for my wife.

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Review from Fiona B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since joining the care home in October my mother has had excellent care in every aspect. The full staff has bent backwards to make sure she settled in without stress or distress. Her every whim is catered for, especially endless cups of tea. Any concerns the family has have been resolved and openly and we have a good relationship with the staff. I feel I can query anything with them and they will help or find out who can. They see Mum as an individual with a real personality and not just a client. Everyone is polite and takes time to talk to Mum and have a joke with her. She feels involved in the home.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was reluctant to place Mum in a care home, I now have no worries. Reception is polite, friendly and always helpful with requests for Mum. Nursing, very attentive to the needs and ailments of Mum, calm and friendly. Carers, Mum is quite independent in the mind, the carers acknowledge this in her and are always on hand to help with personal care and other needs. Cleaners, rooms and communal areas are kept exceptionally clean. Mum enjoys all her meals, especially cups of tea and cake, with great variety. The entertainment team are great, Mum enjoys all activities especially trips out. Overall a great care home. I can sleep at night knowing she is being looked after. Thank you.

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Review from F P (Resident / Service User) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love living at St Margaret's and am very well cared for. I really enjoy the activities with friends. It is very fulfilling. The manager and the team support me well.

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Review from I M (Resident / Service User) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I enjoy living at St Margaret's and am well cared for. I am treated with dignity and respect. I love a good game of bingo with the staff.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum moved into full-time care last month after having spent some time in respite.

Staff have been so welcoming and friendly, making me reassured that Mum is well looked after.

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Review from B P (Resident / Service User) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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St Margarets is a very friendly place and I am well cared for. I always enjoy my meals - the food is fantastic.

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Review from Scott B (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident here for almost a year now and is extremely comfortable and content. The facilities are good, the staff are extremely friendly and polite and all this combined gives me great peace of mind that she is being well cared for.

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Review from Nicola M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nana had been in for respite a few times and moved in permanently in April. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Making the transition from home to St Margaret's as smooth as possible. Always reassured that Nana is happy and being looked after.

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Review from Sheila M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are delighted with the care he has received. He is closely monitored, so any changes in his presentation, either physical or mental, are observed and dealt with appropriately. He is much less agitated since his admission and benefits from being in the presence of staff and other patients. He particularly enjoys the visiting musicians!

Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at St Margaret's Care Home

Thank you, Shelia, for letting us know how we are doing at St Margaret's Care Home. The care and well-being of every resident are our number one priority, and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. Have a wonderful day!

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Review from Kathleen B (Wife of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband came to St Margaret's Care Home in January, and he has received excellent care. The staff are very friendly and communicate any issues to me. They have also supported me at a very difficult time. I would have no hesitation in recommending St Margaret's to anyone requiring care. I also recognise that my husband is happy by his positive response to staff.

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Review from Stephen H (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Father seems happy and content, and that's what matters.

I'm happy with the way he is cared for by the staff.

Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at St Margaret's Care Home

We couldn't be happier to receive your positive review! Thank you, Stephen, for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a lovely day.

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Review from Helen B (Respite Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am at present in the care home and enjoying it. I have been before, and there was no problem in coming back. Everybody is very friendly, and I would come back again, no trouble at all.

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Review from Janet M (Resident / Service User) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Well cared for.
Enjoy the activities.

The food is very good.

Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at St Margaret's Care Home

Thank you, Janet, for taking the time to write this positive review. We are overjoyed to hear you are happy in our care at St Margaret's Care Home. Have a wonderful day!

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Review from Joseph D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff have been very warm and friendly as well as efficient in their duties. It has very good facilities, and they all seem committed to making life interesting for their patients. It has put my mind at ease to know he is getting well looked after.

Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at St Margaret's Care Home

We truly appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted to know that your family member is happy in our care home. Thank you, Joseph.

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Review from A S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff were wonderful to my gran while at St Margaret's. Thank you for looking after her so well. Everyone was so approachable, the food was delicious, and the care home had a homely feel to it. Would recommend the home.

Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at St Margaret's Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your grandmother's experience at St Margaret's Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority, and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Thank you again. Have a wonderful day!

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 01 July 2026

We 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)

Kate Martin
Kate MartinJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2019

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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Catherine Job Title:RceptionistJoined: 2018

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Linda Job Title:Care Assistant and In House TrainerJoined: 2018

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