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Cairdean House

185 Redford Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 9PN


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's average rating

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  • £1,785

    + per week

    Starting weekly rate

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 90 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 2013

    Date opened


From the owner

Cairdean House is a modern, purpose-built care home in the beautiful village of Colinton, Edinburgh. The dedicated team offer specialist nursing, residential and dementia care within a home that has been designed with the needs of people living with …

Cairdean House is a modern, purpose-built care home in the beautiful village of Colinton, Edinburgh. The dedicated team offer 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.

Visit Cairdean House website

To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Physical disabilities
  • Visual impairment

Features

  • 90 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 90 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 2013

Prices

From £1,785 per week

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The final price will depend on your individual requirements - contact the care provider for more details.

Funding for care in Scotland

Your care home costs could be partially funded by the council. To qualify for this, you must first arrange a care needs assessment

  • Free personal and/or nursing care funding is available to anyone aged 65 or over, regardless of their financial situation.
  • Funding towards accommodation costs is also available if your assets (property & savings) are below £28,500.
Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Average Good

Last inspection

23 Feb 2024

Wellbeing
Very good
Leadership
Very good
Staff team
Good
Setting
Good
Care and support planning
Good
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