Cairdean House

185 Redford Road, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 9PN
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Cairdean House is a modern, purpose-built care home in the beautiful village of Colinton, Edinburgh. The dedicated team offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care within a home that has been designed with the needs of people living with dementia in mind.

Cairdean House has a homely feel, with lots of spaces where residents can relax and socialise, such as the coffee shop, cinema room and hair salon. There are various safe outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy, including a first-floor courtyard and large terraces, plus beautiful landscaped gardens that border woodland.

Residents are encouraged to play an active part in the home, from engaging in the daily goings-on to taking part in activities that they have always loved.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 90 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

  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1785
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1875
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2111
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2201
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1995
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2085
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2321
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2411

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
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
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi 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 over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and 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 Cairdean House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Angela Burns (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2013
  • Last Refurbishment: 2013

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (90)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (90)

Parking

  • Parking on-site

Cairdean House Reviews (112)

9.8

Cairdean House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cairdean House has 112 reviews.

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Review from Nancy M (Resident) published on 15 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am well looked after. Carers are very helpful and there are always people to chat with. There are always activities going on. I am glad I came to 'Cairdean House'.
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Review from Douglas Y (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been in Cairdean House Care Home for 2 1/4 years following 2 strokes. After 5 1/12 years at home he was becoming too much for me to cope with physically. We were able to make the decision together at that time for him to become a resident. He has been well cared for at Cairdean on the
whole (some carers better than others) kept clean, tidy and well fed. He has now deteriorated, with the start of vascular dementia and cannot do much for himself. I visit very regularly almost daily and know if anything has not been attended to for my husband.
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Review from Gillian (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visited many homes before Cairdean - clear 1st choice. Many homes focus on large lounges where residents gather spending long periods unstimulated. Cairdean is welcoming, bright, fresh & modern. The building doesn't feel like a care home. My Mother is young, so important to retain as much independence
as possible and have a life instead of an existence. Activities team provide amazing programme - which has included..Exercise - Zumba, Tai Chi, Oomph, gentle exercise walking and gardening groups. Sport - crazy golf, basketball, darts. Hobbies-baking, crafts, bingo, games bonanza. Spiritual/Religion-bible study, Communion, Services. Something for everyone & participation up to resident. 1st class facilities - café, retro kitchen, cinema, small private rooms, library, fab choice of outdoor areas! Care provided by Unit Managers, Nurses,Team Leaders, Care Assistant - do a fantastic job always treating residents as individuals. I feel supported myself (can be very hard to adjust to relative requiring a care home).
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Review from Iain C (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I realised that my mother's dementia meant that she could no longer live safely in her own home, which was a two hour weekend journey away, I wanted her to move to Edinburgh to live near me. I had watched Cairdean being built and she came to stay soon after it opened. The care she has received
has taken a great deal of worry from my shoulders. I know she is being well looked after, being treated with respect and is happy. I am now able to visit her much more easily on any day, at any time. The fellow residents and staff-organised activities have given her a social dimension which was largely missing in her life latterly. I would happily recommend Cairdean to anyone.
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Review from Joanna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff enough from the manager down through to all the staff they were at all times kind, considerate, empathic and most supportive. My mother enjoyed the company and attention which was always positive. The home has a definite home from home feel as every little to big provision is
thought through and expertly put in place. There is at all times a calm caring atmosphere which helps residents settle and enjoy their stay. Thank you is too small a word for what Cairndean do.
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Review from Edna M (Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy and hope to be here a long time.
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Review from Kathie M (Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like living here and I am kept busy which I love.
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Review from Margaret C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We appreciate the kindness and understanding shown towards my mother who at times can be difficult.
I notice that there has been an increase in the number of activities provided and my mother is discussing attending some of these which is encouraging.
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Review from D R (Resident) published on 20 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love my bedroom and think the view is fantastic, the care I receive is of excellent quilt and there is always someone there to assist me. There is always something going on either in the unit itself or in one of the public paces i.e. retro kitchen or terrace cafe. In fact I like to come back to my
room so I can relax. The care home is always kept clean and always smells fresh. I would definitely recommend the home to friends and family.
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Review from J M (Resident) published on 20 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have lived here for over 1 year and expect to be here the rest of time, which I hope will be a long way away. I find myself safe in my surroundings, the place is always clean. There is always activities on and find there is always something to do. The staff are all great and feel I can speak to any
them about anything, especially one lady who is very caring.
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Review from Susan J (Resident) published on 31 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very clean and friendly run place, find the care staff really good, always busy with activities, walking, doing Zumba and lots of quizzes.
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Review from Jaqui M (Resident) published on 30 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nicer than some hotels very clean. Staff are very hard working.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10 for Cairdean House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.831 for Cairdean House is calculated as follows: ( (264 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 314 Ratings = 4.831
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cairdean House is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 90 registered maximum number of service users is 18, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 20 Feb 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?
Very good (5)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Angela

Angela Burns

Job Title: Home Manager

I’m proud to be home manager at Cairdean House care home. I’ve been a qualified nurse for over 40 years and have managed care homes for the past 18 years. Along the way, I’ve completed my SVQ 4 in management, all mandatory training and hold certificates in working with children with special needs and in inclusion skills.


I chose to work at Care UK because of its strong reputation as a good company. In my role, it’s important to be open, honest, organised and to have a good sense of humour. Having strong listening skills and responding to issues in a timely manner is essential.


My favourite part of the day is walking around the home, chatting with staff, residents and relatives, and looking for ways to continue improving our environment. One of my proudest achievements was commissioning a care home from a building site into a luxury care setting.


It’s incredibly rewarding to see residents enjoying some well-deserved self-care, feeling happy and getting involved in activities. It’s also great to receive good ratings from external and internal inspections.


Outside of work, I enjoy music, singing and spending time with my granddaughter.

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