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9 Moredunvale Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 7QU
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27 January 2026
My sister has been a resident in the Churchill Unit at Gilmerton Care Home for now the past 3 years and our family's experience has been outstanding. Every family member who visits very consistently, says now highly they would recommend the care provided here.The staff are exceptionally kind,
professional, and welcoming, making each visit feel like coming into our own home. My sister is safe, happy and very well cared for which gives us great peace of mind. The environment is always clean and well maintained and the warmth, respect and compassion is shown to both residents and families, is truly commendable. I would confidently recommend Gilmerton Care Home to anyone seeking excellent care.
19 January 2026
Always find the staff are courteous and helpful. They are always good at keeping me updated with any issues regarding my mum. The manager has an open door policy which I find very helpful and very good if there are any issues that need addressed.
08 January 2026
Dad moved into the care home in October 2025, it took about a month to settle in properly and he is starting to enjoy his new home. He is very happy with the services provided, i.e. staff are all nice. His room is lovely, plenty of activities to get involved in. The food is superb, everything is
homemade, etc. Us as a family could not be happier. Gilmerton Care Home as a full package is superb and gives us peace of mind he's getting well looked after from start to finish. This gives us great peace of mind. Thanks to you all.
08 January 2026
The care that is given is superb and individualised. There are numerous ways staff care for the residents that make their day better.
Communication with team members is good.
There are also lots of activities and outings for the residents to take part in.
08 January 2026
My wife is 79 years old and she has dementia. Eight months after leaving home she was transferred to Gilmerton Care Home (G.H.C) I am in my mid eighties but I have managed to visit her almost daily. I think that the attitude and competence of the staff is, by far, the most important factor and,
here, G.C.H is superb. Without exception they have been patient and caring for an eccentric, and often confused and cantankerous old lady. After just a few weeks my wife looks the picture of health. She tells me she likes the staff and that they are kind to her. I can see that she is clean and does not have B.O. She is difficult to feed but they manage. I worried about her long term care. You hear such awful tales but I am very pleased with G.C.H and what they do for her.
19 December 2025
My Mother has been in the care home for over 5yrs and I have always found the staff excellent, the service they provide has been of a level that has allowed me to relax from almost the first week, I was very nervous when my Mother went in but the interactions with them and my viewing of the work
they do under difficult circumstances has gave me high level of respect for them and the work they do.
08 December 2025
My wife celebrated her birthday last week on 2 separate days as our family were not all available at once .
Amazingly this was not a problem for your staff who pulled out all the stops to decorate her room and the lounge and made such a fuss of her and a warm welcome for all of us.Many thanks to
all the staff for their love and care.I would like to make special mention of Sharon , if I may , as she tirelessly goes above and beyond mere duty with her patient compassionate care.We are so lucky with your choice of staff , thank you.
20 September 2025
Having worked in care myself I'm incredibly pleased with the care and support both my father and myself receive from the whole team here.
I would highly recommend Gilmerton to anyone.
My father's been happy here from day one, and I've seen first hand just how gently, patiently, and well the
whole team cares for him and other residents.
Everything is always clean and organised, he loves the food, adores the staff, and enjoys regular activities and trips out.
I'm always met with a warm reception from the team, and I'm regularly and appropriately updated on everything as well.
For the first time in years I have genuine peace of mind and I honestly couldn't wish for a better home and people to keep him happy, healthy, and safe.
11 August 2025
Highly recommend Gilmerton Care Home to anyone looking for care for their loved one.
A warm welcome from Management & Admin to the excellent care my father in-law receives.
The home is always clean and free from smells and the staff can't do enough to help.
18 July 2025
My wife will have been in the home for 6 years on the 19th August. It is a brilliant home from the minute you walk in the door. The girls in reception always speak and ask how you are then there is the staff how are extra special they have a very low turn=over so everyone knows everybodys needs. I
am often asked how my wife is and say I could not have a better home. I go to bed at night and dont worry. I know she is being well looked after.
16 July 2025
Cannot fault the home at all. Staff are attentive and caring- not only to resident but family too. Kept well informed and supported. Mum kept clean, healthy and well looked after.
13 May 2025
Overall this is a lovely care home with hard working staff, they are good at what they do. Keeping you updated if there's any issues and very polite & friendly when you visit.
23 January 2025
My father moved into Gilmerton Care Home in November 2024 for long term care. All the care givers have been great. There is great communication with myself between the 2 nurses on my dad's wing (Gladstone).
It's taking my dad a while to settle in as it's a massive change for him, but everyone is
being very understanding and contacting me when he is upset and needs to talk to me.
I'm very happy with the care my dad is getting and find all the staff very easy to approach if I have any questions.
12 December 2024
My mum has been a resident at Gilmerton Care Home for a number of years now. I am very happy with the care she received. My mum is very happy in the home and I have no concern about her safety or wellbeing, she enjoys participating in the numerous games and activities. She has been on numerous trips
and has enjoyed every one. The staff are very good and carry out their duties with care and compassion. I would recommend the home to friends and family.
01 December 2024
Very happy environment, my mother-in-law seems happy. The staff are very pleasant. The care home is spotless and there is always some kind of entertainment going on.
01 December 2024
My mum is very happy with the services she gets and so I am. The place is always very clean, she enjoys the meals. The staff are brilliant and very caring. When we visit the staff offer us a coffee and biscuits which is lovely. Thanks.
28 November 2024
From the girls in reception to the nurses and carers, you are made welcome. My wife gets exceptional care from the staff and they also look after me, asking how I am keeping etc. I could not recommend this home highly enough. I sleep at night knowing my wife is being well looked after.
28 November 2024
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.
19 November 2024
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.
19 November 2024
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.
Latest Reviews for Gilmerton Care Home
27 January 2026
My sister has been a resident in the Churchill Unit at Gilmerton Care Home for now the past 3 years and our family's experience has been outstanding. Every family member who visits very consistently, says now highly they would recommend the care provided here.The staff are exceptionally kind,
professional, and welcoming, making each visit feel like coming into our own home. My sister is safe, happy and very well cared for which gives us great peace of mind. The environment is always clean and well maintained and the warmth, respect and compassion is shown to both residents and families, is truly commendable. I would confidently recommend Gilmerton Care Home to anyone seeking excellent care.
19 January 2026
Always find the staff are courteous and helpful. They are always good at keeping me updated with any issues regarding my mum. The manager has an open door policy which I find very helpful and very good if there are any issues that need addressed.
08 January 2026
Dad moved into the care home in October 2025, it took about a month to settle in properly and he is starting to enjoy his new home. He is very happy with the services provided, i.e. staff are all nice. His room is lovely, plenty of activities to get involved in. The food is superb, everything is
homemade, etc. Us as a family could not be happier. Gilmerton Care Home as a full package is superb and gives us peace of mind he's getting well looked after from start to finish. This gives us great peace of mind. Thanks to you all.
08 January 2026
The care that is given is superb and individualised. There are numerous ways staff care for the residents that make their day better.
Communication with team members is good.
There are also lots of activities and outings for the residents to take part in.
08 January 2026
My wife is 79 years old and she has dementia. Eight months after leaving home she was transferred to Gilmerton Care Home (G.H.C) I am in my mid eighties but I have managed to visit her almost daily. I think that the attitude and competence of the staff is, by far, the most important factor and,
here, G.C.H is superb. Without exception they have been patient and caring for an eccentric, and often confused and cantankerous old lady. After just a few weeks my wife looks the picture of health. She tells me she likes the staff and that they are kind to her. I can see that she is clean and does not have B.O. She is difficult to feed but they manage. I worried about her long term care. You hear such awful tales but I am very pleased with G.C.H and what they do for her.
19 December 2025
My Mother has been in the care home for over 5yrs and I have always found the staff excellent, the service they provide has been of a level that has allowed me to relax from almost the first week, I was very nervous when my Mother went in but the interactions with them and my viewing of the work
they do under difficult circumstances has gave me high level of respect for them and the work they do.
08 December 2025
My wife celebrated her birthday last week on 2 separate days as our family were not all available at once .
Amazingly this was not a problem for your staff who pulled out all the stops to decorate her room and the lounge and made such a fuss of her and a warm welcome for all of us.Many thanks to
all the staff for their love and care.I would like to make special mention of Sharon , if I may , as she tirelessly goes above and beyond mere duty with her patient compassionate care.We are so lucky with your choice of staff , thank you.
20 September 2025
Having worked in care myself I'm incredibly pleased with the care and support both my father and myself receive from the whole team here.
I would highly recommend Gilmerton to anyone.
My father's been happy here from day one, and I've seen first hand just how gently, patiently, and well the
whole team cares for him and other residents.
Everything is always clean and organised, he loves the food, adores the staff, and enjoys regular activities and trips out.
I'm always met with a warm reception from the team, and I'm regularly and appropriately updated on everything as well.
For the first time in years I have genuine peace of mind and I honestly couldn't wish for a better home and people to keep him happy, healthy, and safe.
11 August 2025
Highly recommend Gilmerton Care Home to anyone looking for care for their loved one.
A warm welcome from Management & Admin to the excellent care my father in-law receives.
The home is always clean and free from smells and the staff can't do enough to help.
18 July 2025
My wife will have been in the home for 6 years on the 19th August. It is a brilliant home from the minute you walk in the door. The girls in reception always speak and ask how you are then there is the staff how are extra special they have a very low turn=over so everyone knows everybodys needs. I
am often asked how my wife is and say I could not have a better home. I go to bed at night and dont worry. I know she is being well looked after.
16 July 2025
Cannot fault the home at all. Staff are attentive and caring- not only to resident but family too. Kept well informed and supported. Mum kept clean, healthy and well looked after.
13 May 2025
Overall this is a lovely care home with hard working staff, they are good at what they do. Keeping you updated if there's any issues and very polite & friendly when you visit.
23 January 2025
My father moved into Gilmerton Care Home in November 2024 for long term care. All the care givers have been great. There is great communication with myself between the 2 nurses on my dad's wing (Gladstone).
It's taking my dad a while to settle in as it's a massive change for him, but everyone is
being very understanding and contacting me when he is upset and needs to talk to me.
I'm very happy with the care my dad is getting and find all the staff very easy to approach if I have any questions.
12 December 2024
My mum has been a resident at Gilmerton Care Home for a number of years now. I am very happy with the care she received. My mum is very happy in the home and I have no concern about her safety or wellbeing, she enjoys participating in the numerous games and activities. She has been on numerous trips
and has enjoyed every one. The staff are very good and carry out their duties with care and compassion. I would recommend the home to friends and family.
01 December 2024
Very happy environment, my mother-in-law seems happy. The staff are very pleasant. The care home is spotless and there is always some kind of entertainment going on.
01 December 2024
My mum is very happy with the services she gets and so I am. The place is always very clean, she enjoys the meals. The staff are brilliant and very caring. When we visit the staff offer us a coffee and biscuits which is lovely. Thanks.
28 November 2024
From the girls in reception to the nurses and carers, you are made welcome. My wife gets exceptional care from the staff and they also look after me, asking how I am keeping etc. I could not recommend this home highly enough. I sleep at night knowing my wife is being well looked after.
28 November 2024
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.
19 November 2024
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.
19 November 2024
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.