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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)
St Margaret's Care Home, Edinburgh
Every member of staff that looked after mum was highly professionaDawn C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
St Margaret's Care Home, Edinburgh
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 Paula M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Granny has recently moved from hospital after having a stroke and being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Whilst in hospital, I watched her health deteriorate quite rapidly, she was stuck in a dark and dingy ward for months on end, there was no TV (unless you want to pay £12 a day) and the staff were utterly overworked and quite frankly miserable as you'd expect! Since securing a place at St Margaret's her overall health has improved drastically. There is a genuine feeling of warmth and cheeriness as soon as you walk into the building. The staff are just wonderful, you can really see that they all have a genuine care for their residents. The activities are great fun, the rooms are bright, spacious and modern and the food is healthy and nutritious. I am absolutely delighted that my granny is a resident at St Margaret's, it is such a relief to know that she is finally now in safe hands.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at St Margaret's Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely comments about our home, it is fantastic to hear how well your granny has settled in at St Margaret's and what a difference our care has made to her health. Our team are dedicated to providing excellent care and love what they do, which helps build our warm and welcoming...  

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Review from John L (Husband of Resident) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been in care since January. In that time she seems to have settled very well. Although she has no communication whatsoever we can still tell if she is unsettled, loves watching what is going on. The staff are very friendly and always speak to her and us. Always let us know if there are any problems. Apart from the issue of missing clothes now and again which staff always trace we have no problems.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing Administrator at St Margaret's Care Home

Thank you for your positive comments about our home, it is fantastic to hear how well your wife has settled in at St Margaret's. The addition of name tags means our team can easily return all items and prevent any going missing. Thanks again for your comments, the team will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Donald K (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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My mum passed away recently but spent the last 9 months of her life at St Margaret's. Any nagging doubts about mum moving to her "last and new home" were quickly dispelled as she settled into her new abode within a matter of weeks. The care, compassion and interest shown by the staff at "St Margaret's" played a big part in mum's daily life, supported by a varied activities schedule, which got mum's "grey cell matter" ticking over. What can I say to the team at St Margaret's apart from a "big thank you" and remember you do make a difference to the residents lives. So take a bow "team St Margaret's" take a bow.

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Review from Helen Y (Wife of Resident) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A warm comfortable nursing home. Kind and caring staff. Very flexible in respite provision and provide and very high standard of care. I feel comfortable leaving my husband here to allow me to have a much-needed break.

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Review from Mia C (Friend of Resident) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit my friend several times a year when in Edinburgh. The staff are very helpful and friendly. My friend seems happy and well-cared.

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Review from Jane A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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At the age of ninety seven.
My mother has been at St Margaret's since May 2017. She has severe sight loss and dementia. She has been treated with respect and dignity through this difficult time of adjusting and settling in.

The staff are very caring and helpful and listen to all concerns, questions and suggestions. St Margaret's has a happy lively atmosphere.

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Review from Tim (Son of Resident) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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My mother who is 80 was admitted to St Margaret's with late stage dementia and a number of other health issues requiring care. I live in New Zealand and returned to Scotland to see for myself how the care she was receiving from Social Care was going - after a brief few days, it was obvious my mother's needs were not being met, so we started looking at a private care home. St. Margaret's had been recommended and we managed to get in contact when a bed was available.

After a couple of weeks, my mother's complexion and health improved. The nurses, carers, facilities, food and activities are all excellent and the change in my mother was quite apparent after spending so much time alone at home. I am very happy that my mother is being very well cared for and appreciate the work all the care staff do, as I know it can be a very difficult vocation at times.

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Review from Helen (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in St Margaret's for 9 months. The greatest compliment I can give is when I leave her I know she is in good hands and is well looked after and have no reason to worry.

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Review from Anne D (Niece of Resident) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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My uncle recently passed away at St Margaret’s having been resident there for 3 years.

He had moderate dementia and had been agitated and intermittently paranoid prior to the move. He settled well and had 3 happy, comfortable years with excellent care, several family parties at the home to mark special occasions and many laughs. He had a large, bright, corner room on the top floor which caught the sunlight much of the day. We were very impressed by the cleanliness and happy, friendly atmosphere throughout the home and the family also felt welcome and part of the “St Margaret’s family”. We would particularly like to praise the St Margaret’s team for the exceptional end of life care and additional support to my father throughout my uncle’s residence at St Margaret’s and subsequently. Much appreciated holistic care!

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Review from Lisa M (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Website
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Overall a lovely home which is made by the carers and other staff. All the staff show great care towards my Aunt and the other residents living there.
Value for money is scored down by the food and drink available. The quality of the menu could be improved. Would also like to see more facilities for those who are sensory impaired.

My Aunt has settled in well and is very comfortable in the care home. She has formed a great bond and trust with her carers and nurses. The staff always make her feel safe and reassured and are also welcoming towards her other friends and family who visit.

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Review from Elizabeth L (Sister of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My sister couldn't be any better looked after than in St Margaret's. There is always activities going on and the residents even get taken out for ice cream. They held an 80th birthday party for my sister which was fantastic, as last year we weren't sure we would even get to celebrate since my sister was so poorly. The excellent staff are all so friendly and it's down to them that my sister recovered as well as she did.

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Review from Lauren M (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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Very good standard of care and extremely understanding when the bill couldn't be paid until guardianship came through. Always looks clean and residents look comfortable. Decorated nicely and rooms are private. Plenty of activities and music always playing. Would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Robbie M (Great-Nephew of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My great aunt has been a resident for a while now and is doing much better than what she was when in the hospital. Great friendly staff that know how to look after their resident's with the utmost professional manner.

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Review from Tim S (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We were pleased to get my mother a suitable room at very short notice and the move was handled very smoothly by the care home. It took Mum a few weeks to settle in but she soon responded positively to the excellent care she received, celebrating her 99th birthday in style! Although Mum was often reluctant to eat properly, the carers showed endless patience and ingenuity, which was much admired and appreciated by the family. We were pleased that this final phase of Mum's long life was spent in such safe, secure, well-equipped and well-run surroundings, amongst people who genuinely cared for her.

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Review from Alison J (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 6 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Happy to accept residents who may be classed as 'difficult' by their family. Extremely kind and gentle service by patient and knowledgeable staff. No unnecessary communication with relatives, but always able and willing to provide a detailed report on progress. There is good encouragement to join in activities but they also accommodate those who prefer their own company. Open visiting hours at all times.

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Review from Rodger J (Brother of Resident) published on 6 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Professional reception on making initial enquiry. Several care options available, all explained. Rooms arranged to suit residents and their needs accommodated. Caring staff, with most issues, addressed directly with residents. Support when required is provided to relatives to assist with settling residents in.

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Review from John D (Brother of Resident) published on 27 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother has been here for approximately 2 years and he is 84, he has moderate dementia and has very limited physical ability and variable ability to feed himself. My family and I are very pleased with the excellent care provided for my brother, who is doing well at the care home.
He is cheerful and visits are good with myself or my family.

His room is bright, cheerful and the staff have arranged a large board for cards, letters, items relating to his past occupation and photos - a very good idea.

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Review from Lisa (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a review based on my mum's stay to date. She has been a resident for just over 2 years now. On the whole the home and staff have been and are good. The inconsistency in management however has had a detrimental effect on the home and as a result the residents and staff have suffered. We also feel there are not enough individual activities for the residents, our mum is one of the few who has still got full mental capacity and we feel this is not catered for. They shouldn't be expected to take part in group activities where everyone else has dementia or some degree. Also I was suppose to get a questionnaire in the post but didn't.

Reply from Bethany Gibbons, Marketing assistant at St Margaret's Care Home
Thank you very much for the feedback, we feel it is really important to hear the good comments and equally the not as good.

The new manager of St Margaret's is now in post. Lucy Duffin is an experienced manager with a track record for improving care home services. She is very passionate about...  

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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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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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Binh Job Title:Care Home Advanced PractitionersJoined: 2022

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

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Zuza Job Title:Chef ManagerJoined: 2018

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Laura Job Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2023

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Shamime Job Title:Domestic AssistantJoined: 2018

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