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Gilmerton Care Home

9 Moredunvale Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH17 7QU
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reception to the nurses and carers, you are made welcome. My wife gets exceptional careIan M(Husband of Resident/Service User)
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I am a nurse myself and honestly say I couldn't look after my loved ones any better myselfAudrey C(Wife of Resident/Service User)
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Gilmerton Care Home as a full package is superb and gives us peace of mindGary R(Son of Resident/Service User)
Gilmerton Care Home, Edinburgh

Gilmerton Care Home offers a warm and comfortable setting in which older people with care needs can enjoy a high quality of life. Featuring en-suite bedrooms and attractive, well-maintained gardens, the home combines practical care with a homely atmosphere.

The dedicated care team places residents' health, wellbeing, and personal preferences at the heart of everything they do. Individuals are actively consulted on decisions that affect their daily lives, helping to foster...  

Care Provided by Gilmerton Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing 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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £1,700From £1,700
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,700From £1,700
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 £369.15 per week (if you are over the age of 65). This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Gilmerton 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

  • Victoria Mitrea (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)

Gilmerton Care Home Reviews (83)

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9.7

Gilmerton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gilmerton Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from L M (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am really happy with the care my mum receives at Gilmerton Care Home. The staff are great, always ready to help and very polite. They always celebrate a birthday and the other occasions. My mum seems to be very happy and content here.

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Review from Charles C (Son of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great care home. Overall care is excellent. Would recommend it to anyone that's looking for care. Staff are so friendly they are basically just like extended family. My father has received excellent care and he has been at the home for about 20 years now.

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Review from Helen C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Would highly recommend this care home, they go above and beyond for residents as well as visitors. Very friendly and helpful staff members, always make me feel welcome. Would give a 5-star + as a review. My father-in-law has been in this care home for over 20 years now and the care he receives is on a high standard level. Wouldn't even consider looking at other care homes if any friends and family needed care, this one would definitely be a top priority.

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Review from Audrey C (Wife of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been a resident in Eden unit for over 21 years, the care he receives is exceptional, he is treated with dignity and respect, the staff are absolute diamonds, they inform me if they have any concerns, the welcome of the home starts from entering the front door, everyone is so friendly, the manager and reception staff are amazing, nothing is ever a bother if you ever need help with anything, I am a nurse myself and honestly say I couldn't look after my loved ones any better myself and that also included my dad that also was a resident that sadly passed away, I always recommend this care home if anyone needs care for a loved one.

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Review from Gail A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum is very well looked after and cared for and Gilmerton Care Home meets all my mum's needs and mine. I feel relaxed and able to sleep better knowing my mum is so happy in this care home and I am too. Thank you so much to all at Gilmerton Care Home for taking such good care of my mum.

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Review from James T (Husband of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Seems like a lovely place to be. So happy my wife is getting well looked after. The staff are most approachable and very helpful.

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Review from Eleanor M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff and management very friendly and always listen to your requests and respond quickly to your concerns. Happy environment.

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Review from J S (Brother of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister has been a resident since February 2023 following a severe stroke, the onset of vascular dementia and pre-existing psychosis.
The care, kindness, professionalism, patience, compassion and personal "touch" shown by all representatives of Gilmerton (Gladstone Unit) has been exemplary. They really work as "one team" from the administration, nursing and carers through to the manager.
Both myself and my wife are grateful and reassured by their constant vocational dedication.
There is always a place for constructive feedback where improvements could be made.
Communication relating to planned residents and family meetings, future planned events, changes, a feedback loop following suggestions made are all rather "hit and miss," we have felt rather on the back foot with management communications not learning of an event or learning far too late to be able to participate. We live 55 miles from the care home and try to visit twice a month minimum - we need sufficient time to plan to attend a meeting or support a social event and this has not been factored in in the past.

This is not however a major issue, the care and respect for my sister is of course paramount and as already stated this is exemplary.

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Review from Caroline M (Sister of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff from the admin team to the carers and nurses made my sister's stay as comfortable as possible. So helpful during a difficult and painful time for the family.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always feel Mum is well cared for.
Staff are amazing and do a fantastic job.
Mum is always clean as is her room.

Mum is constantly hungry! It is never too much trouble to get her cornflakes which she loves.

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Review from Wendy N (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has settled in well to the home and my experience is that all staff on the ward are friendly, approachable and have my mum's best interests at heart.
I could not be happier with the way we have been treated and feel 'part of the family.'

1 day my dad was unwell and was called to check on him as he hadn't visited. Staff go above and beyond to deliver excellent service.

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is well looked after and is very safe. All the staff are lovely, very approachable and friendly and they have a great relationship with my mother.

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Review from Derek D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good.

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Review from G D (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very dedicated nursing staff, caring and helping my mum with mobility and diet issues.

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Review from Maureen G (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister-in-law/friend has been in this care home for nearly 3 years. In all of this period I have been enormously impressed with the care and dedication of all staff; carers, support staff, management, cleaners. I cannot visit as often as I would like but I am kept up to date with everything relating to my friend.

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Review from D F (Son of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care and support given to my Mother by the staff of Gilmerton Care Home is excellent. It gives us peace of mind that she is so well looked after.

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Review from James L (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has been more settled since going into the care home, he enjoys the staff and the activities (when he joins in), loves the food and the banter.

I think there could be more communication between staff and family members. Dad was recently admitted into hospital and communication was quite poor.

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Review from A J (Niece of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunt is happy and content in the care home. The staff are friendly and I am always kept up to date with how she is and if she requires a GP or change in medication.

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Review from A R (Husband of Resident) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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From the moment you walk in the door, the ambiance is one of welcome and this is backed up by any encounter with members of staff.

My review can only relate to a dementia ward but I can only say that words are not enough to appreciate the care and attention they afforded to my wife .. my heartfelt thanks to all of them.

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Review from Joyce M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was in assisted living, which turned out to be a nightmare - a care package was not given. Decided to put my mum into Gilmerton Care home - it's like night and day. The staff are wonderful, so caring and helpful. Can sleep at night knowing that my mum is happy and safe. Loves eating (food is good). If she needs anything, the staff are always on call - brilliant.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 10 March 2026
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our leadership?
    Adequate

    (3)

  • 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

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 31 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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Victoria Mitrea
Victoria MitreaJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2016

Victoria is a dedicated and qualified registered nurse with an SVQ 4 in Care Service Leadership & Management, as well as holding certifications in First Aid and Safeguarding Adults.

Since starting her career in the UK, Victoria has advanced from Care Assistant to Registered Nurse, where she mentored nursing students and coached newly qualified nurses, before being promoted to Deputy Home Manager.

Outside of work, Victoria finds peace and fulfilment in gardening and enjoys reading books on leadership and care strategies to remain informed and inspired. Spending time with extended family is also important for Victoria.
Victoria's biggest achievement is building a new life in the UK at 39, despite limited English, to help her daughter pursue a dream of becoming a lawyer.

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