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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 Yvonne H (Sister of Resident) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having visited my brother over a number of years I have always found the home to be a safe environment for staff, visitors and residents. I have never had an issue with the staff. Always find them friendly and helpful when needed. Plenty going on for residents and I can view pictures etc on the Facebook page.

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Review from Fiona G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been in the home for a while now and has always had excellent care. The staff on her unit (Eden) are like family. At present my mum is frail due to her age and illnesses and the staff are carrying out her care with dignity and love. I have made to feel very welcome during my essential visit to see my mum, as I always have done, I am so happy my mum is being looked after in Eden by the team.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Gilmerton Care Home. Our residents wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from D L (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care of my dad has been first class.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one.

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Review from J S (Aunt of Resident) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Thank you to all the excellent staff and management at Gilmerton Care Home for the amazing care and support my nephew receives.
I miss my regular visits to the home, however, I can't thank the staff enough for the regular updates we receive on the home's private facebook group.

The staff go above and beyond to ensure the residents receive the highest of care and in these unprecedented times have even ensured my nephew has had his hair cut by the care staff. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I haven't actually been in the care home since lockdown in mid-March. However, the staff have been great about keeping me informed and have a super Facebook page. Sadly my mum got Covid but thankfully pulled through thanks to the dedicated care of the staff. I have been able to see my mum through a window twice and today was her Birthday, and we were able to sing "Happy Birthday". I am so grateful for the opportunity.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are sorry to hear about your Mother but pleased to hear she is being well cared for and is now recovering. We really appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Ed E (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My dad has been in Gilmerton Care Home for more than two years. He entered after a long stay in hospital, when we were unable to return home. I remember the moment he sat down in his own chair in his new room and the sense of relief we both felt. After a long time struggling to cope, and going from home to hospital to home to hospital, it was finally OK to relax and breath again. That afternoon I saw how the carers helped Dad, and was impressed with how they did it. It has not changed. The environment is safe, warm and relaxing, and although yes, it's a care home, and of course we all swore Dad would never end up in one, well, it has been the best thing for him – for his health, wellbeing and peace of mind. I am happy with the care he receives here, and so is he.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Ed, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Gilmerton Care Home has been so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.

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Review from Lorraine N (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been cared for at Gilmerton Care Home for the past 2 years. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 I have not seen her for the past 3 months. I miss her a lot. I do know that she is being taken care of though. When I call I get a friendly welcome from reception and then they put me through to the cheerful staff on Gladstone wing. They give me an update on my Mum and tell me she received the letters and photos and flowers I've sent. If anything has happened to her health-wise they contact me and keep me updated every few days. I appreciate everything you do for my Mum. I feel you treat her as a member of your family and you also make me feel part of that family too. I can't wait to get in to see my Mum and all of you again. Hope the care home opens up soon.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Lorraine, for letting us know how we are doing at Gilmerton Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Patrice S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Have to say my mum is so well looked after in the care home. She is always clean, tidy, well-fed and has a lovely room. We have not seen her for 3 months due to COVID-19 but they have made a Facebook page for all relatives and post pictures of all their loved ones and let us see what activities and things they are doing. I also saw my mum from the window one day. The staff on her wing go above and beyond to do their best for all the residents.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Patrice, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Carol S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Hume unit has been utterly amazing, and not only throughout the difficult periods of Covid-19.
Our mum has been in Gilmerton for 10 months. Throughout this time we have never had a single issue with the home. We are extremely grateful to all the staff in Hume (especially the manager of Hume) and also the manager of the home itself, who are consistently caring and helpful in matters. I would go as far as saying, they go above and beyond what their role is.
We are always kept up to date of any issues and of any aspect of our mum's health and wellbeing. My mum is very content in this home.
The staff have been excellent in keeping our family feel reassured in the period of Covid-19 with regular photos and telephone calls to allow us to feel relieved in these worrying times.

We would be hard pushed to find a negative with this home. Well done to all the amazing staff.

Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Carol, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care; we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from R R (Son of Resident) published on 3 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very friendly and support you with whatever you need. Sometimes when I bring mum home at night the staff are busy so we had to get mum ready for bed, overall the staff are excellent with everyone.

Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Gilmerton Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from J D (Husband of Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very interesting experience, supply good information and prospects for my wife's care.

Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Gilmerton Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very impressed by the Gilmerton Care Home. Pleasant, engaged staff and a very good standard of rooms and food. I am pleased with the progress of my father since he arrived.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Gilmerton Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from M L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are always polite and helpful. Cannot make a remark on food and drinks as my Dad never remembers what he ate but he ate it all up! He did not participate in the activities yet but I am sure as he becomes more and more settled in he will join in. The staff always encourage him to do so.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Gilmerton Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Maria K (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I see a significant improvement since September 2018 when I went to Australia for work.
I was concerned regarding the surroundings - smell and a tired, messy communal area. The garden was a mess.
Now it is great to see redecoration, gardening and upgrading.
Staff are wonderful.

New manager is excellent.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.

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Review from K N (Sister of Resident) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the last 2 years, I have noticed a vast improvement in the consistency of the staff which I feel makes a big difference when the residents see the same faces, the running of the unit is now very organised, with happy staff and a nicer atmosphere.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Catherine T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mother has been resident here for over 7 years and can't praise the staff enough for their care towards her. They are all pleasant, efficient and very capable. I have only one complaint and that is the laundry. Everything is washed at a very high temperature and clothes shrink, especially jumpers. A little more care here would suffice. This has been a problem for a number of years now and should be approached discretely.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Catherine, for your comments about Gilmerton Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing and are pleased to learn your experience overall has been positive. We have acknowledged the concerns you have, and improvements you have...  

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Review from Ian V (Husband of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I've no problems with Gilmerton Care Home.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.

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Review from I M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is very well looked after here. The staff are excellent and communication between staff and family is also very good.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Gilmerton Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.

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Review from Vincent M (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have no complaints.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Ian S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law has stayed there for more than four years and the staff on her wing (Eden) are really good with her and friendly and approachable to us she is well cared for and fed and overall no concerns with her staying at the home.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gilmerton Care Home

Thank you, Ian, for your comments about your recent experience at Gilmerton Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very...  

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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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