Cairdean House

Cairdean is always clean and has a welcoming feel when you arrive. All the staff are caring and helpful. They are encouraging of my mum to access activities but respect her wishes if she does not want to participate. Her room is decorated to a high standard and the shower room is well designed for her mobility issues. The fact she has been able to personalise the room is welcome. Staff communicate well with me and are responsive to issues I raise. I feel my mum is safe given the regular observations that are undertaken. Although the food is to a high standard my mum has been struggling with eating but the staff are on top of this.

The team go to extraordinary lengths to make life interesting and enjoyable for residents (and their families!) with visiting entertainers, singalongs and lovely events involving the local primary school. Dad is living with dementia and it's particularly reassuring to know that even when family aren't visiting, staff take him along to participate in activities they know he'll enjoy. Dad loves music so they'll bring him to the café, encouraging him to play the piano that's there. It's these thoughtful, personal touches that make such a difference and show how well the staff get to know the people in their care.

My Mum moved into Cairdean in August 2026 and was warmly welcomed by care staff and the management team. The staff are friendly, caring and knowledgeable and I am well informed and included in my Mums care. There is weekly communication regarding activities taking place in and outside the home, I can't thank the staff enough for making my Mums transition into residential care so much easier.

My Dad is in great hands - thank you Cairdean

Lovely friendly atmosphere & all the staff have been great in setting dad in. Beautifully bright and the terrace has everything you need to make a really relaxed visit. Can't thank everyone enough for the kindness they've shown since dad arrived at Cairdean.

The cafe, to us, plays an important part in the life of Cairdean, being a central meeting place and a hub for entertainment and activities

We looked at several care homes for mum (now 98 and no longer able to live independently) in May 2026. Cairdean stood out for at least a couple of reasons. One was the extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff members we met from the outset. They made this big transition as smooth and straightforward as it could be, and I'm pleased to confirm that, over 2 months into mum's stay, she is being looked after extremely well. Other big factors in Cairdean's favour are its custom built facilities (lovely gardens with shady spots for sitting in, a spacious, bright cafe, cinema room and en suite toilet and wet room in every bedroom) and its layout. Unlike other homes we saw, it comprises self contained suites of ten bedrooms, each suite having its own lounge and dining area. So it feels a very manageable and homely environment for the residents and carers to live and work in.

I would certainly recommend anyone looking for a care home to take a look at Cairdean House Colinton.

My mum has dementia and we organised a stay at Cairdean for two weeks respite. It is such a difficult thing to do but Leona and the staff made me feel like mum would be in safe hands and I had nothing to worry about. That was indeed the case and going forward I have absolutely no worries about booking her in to stay again. Everyone was so lovely and she really enjoyed the daily activities. Although she can't remember being there, whenever I remind her about it she has a happy feeling so I can't ask for more than that!

The staff are all very friendly.

As we found, after my sister suffered a stroke, choosing a care home is a challenging task, with many perspectives to be considered. For the loved one, there is apprehension about what lies ahead, given such a major change from living in their own home or moving from hospital. Among other things, they will be looking for a welcoming, homely, and friendly atmosphere as well as comfortable accommodation, food choices, and high levels of hygiene. After visits to several care homes, we found that Cairdean ticked all our boxes. Care is of a high standard, nursing and caring staff are capable and friendly, and the range of activities, which my sister can access, is impressive and fulfilling. The café is well stocked and spacious and welcoming for visitors, and the numerous open spaces, internal and external, give helpful variety. Our initial positive impression from the first point of contact with Leona, has been fully confirmed in the 3 years my sister has so far spent in Cairdean.

My Dad moved into Cairdean just over a month ago. It was a huge decision for our family and the prospect of finding somewhere for Dad was intimidating to begin with. Due to a change in family circumstances we needed to find a place quickly. We approached Cairdean initially due to geography and reviews. My husband and I were able to quickly arrange a visit and were very impressed right from the start. The staff member who showed us round was excellent. We had a follow up call from the customer relations manager and were able to bring Dad for a visit very quickly after our visit. We were treated with the utmost courtesy and respect and felt our needs were understood and individualised. Dad moved into Cairdean 3 days later. The moving in went extremely smoothly and we couldn't have wished for better. Dad is settling in well and there is regular ongoing communication and we really cannot commend the staff highly enough. We feel that Cairdean cares about our family as a whole.

Overall, we are grateful and impressed with care given in the Scott unit, especially during her illness last year.

When our aunt's condition and health deteriorated we discussed different options. One was for home carers on a daily basis to assist her. She did not feel comfortable with that. The thought of strangers attending was not a solution for her. A decision was agreed that we look into care facilities which she would feel more "at home" with. The first visit was to Cairdean House. After visiting the others my aunt said "we should have just stopped at Cairdean House as it felt like home". From our initial meeting with the customer relations manager, Leona, it just felt right. My aunt quickly settled in and has not expressed any doubts. Her health and wellbeing have also improved. From our perspective we feel that as my aunt has 24 hour care and excellent facilities we have less concerns about how safe she is. Cairdean House feels like her home and not just another care facility. We have no hesitation in recommending Cairdean House to other families who want what is best for their relative.

My mum has moderate dementia and mobility issues and was living alone with care support. Mum moved into Cairdean at Christmas 2025 and settled in over the following 3 months. Mum was unsure at first but the staff have been amazing and the unit chosen was perfect for her. Mum enjoys living at Cairdean and is especially pleased with the activities and the company of other residents.

Another major factor that has enhanced my Mothers stay is the amount of flexibility with regards room decoration, planting the garden and also visitors and friends. This is all very geared to ensuring the residents feel this is 'their home'.

Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cairdean.

Dad is quite happy in the care home, sadly he doesn't want to engage too much, and sleeps most of the day. However, staff are always attendant, looking after his needs, and make an effort to try and encourage him to get up and moving.

I am extremely happy with the care received in the care home. All the staff are lovely, kind, attentive, and engaging. Some have also previously known dad whilst working as carers before employment in the care home.

Mum's life changed overnight after Dad passed away. She was no longer able to stay at home due to her early stage dementia. We visited many residential care home to find a suitable place for her to move to. The most important factor was to find a home that was happy and busy with lots of organized activities, to keep mum occupied. Cairdean stood head and shoulders above all the others we viewed. The facilities and staff were lovely, the slate of activities was interesting and varied. Mum has now been there nearly a month, and has settled in very well thanks to the caring staff. She is kept very busy, which is key as the last thing we wanted was for her to be left alone, missing Dad's company. The onboarding process, headed by Leona, was excellent and made the whole transition so much easier.

My wife's dementia was accelerating and it was becoming increasingly difficult to look after her at home, even with the help of visiting carers. So I booked her into Cairdean. I took her there in my car and was met at the front door by staff with a wheel chair. We were taken to her very well appointed room. She was given a most comfortable reclining wheelchair so it is now easy to move her around the home. The staff are so kind and caring, not only to my wife but also to me. The facilities are first rate, with a comfortable cafe where a wide range of activities is laid on. Visiting singers, a Christmas party and other entertainment. The food is exceptional, enticing menus for lunch and dinner - they even allow me to partake! I am also being given a Christmas meal with my wife on the day. It was a wrench for me to see my wife depart our home, but I am very happy she is now in the right place. Wonderful caring staff, excellent facilities, great food, lovely for my wife and for me also.