Cairdean House

Trusted to care in Colinton - Edinburgh, Scotland

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Cairdean House

Welcome to Cairdean House

Cairdean House in Colinton, Edinburgh, provides person-centered care that helps residents live meaningful lives. Our skilled and compassionate team provide exceptional nursing, residential and dementia care. We also offer short-term respite and specialised end-of-life care.

We believe that living in a care home should be just as good as living in your own home – or better. Our home has a hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and cinema, along with lovely gardens and outdoor terrace areas, so residents can continue to enjoy the very best lifestyle. We also love to get residents involved in group and one-to-one activities to ensure their day is filled with variety.

Care UK is the top-rated private care provider in Scotland, according to The Care Inspectorate. We have the highest percentage of Excellent and Very Good–rated homes amongst our private competitors, with 100% of our homes achieving Excellent, Very Good or Good ratings.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

185 Redford Road
Colinton
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH13 9PN

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Care Inspectorate

Registered

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Meet the team - free event at Cairdean House

Come along to our open day and meet our friendly team on Thursday 25th April 2024, 2pm - 4pm.

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Meet the team - free event at Cairdean House

Typical signs of ageing or dementia? - free event at Cairdean House

Listen to dementia specialist Sue Ashcroft discuss how to live well with dementia on Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Typical signs of ageing or dementia? - free event at Cairdean House

Community café - free event at Cairdean House

Join us at Cairdean House for our regularly community café on the third Friday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Community café - free event at Cairdean House

Have a look around our home

From a cosy cinema room to spacious landscaped gardens, Cairdean House is full of luxury facilities for residents to enjoy.

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A tour of Cairdean House

Life at our home

We believe that moving into a care home is just another part of life, and your loved one should be free to continue enjoying lifelong hobbies and enjoyable outings, and even to try out new interests and experiences. We get out and about around Edinburgh, and the surrounding areas. We also love welcoming the community into our home - whether it's youngsters from the local schools, the local army or exotic animals for residents to meet!

Activities room
Cafe
Church Services
Cinema room
Garden
Garden view rooms
Hair and beauty salon
Lounge area
Minibus for outings

Care at our home

At Cairdean House we offer a range of care services. We always undertake a full needs assessment of every prospective resident before they join us, so you’ll never need to make decisions about your loved one’s care alone.

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Chiropody
Dentist
District nursing team
Local GP
Optician
Pharmacy service
Physiotherapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Cairdean House will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

Supporting and guiding my team and creating an environment where people want to be and feel proud to be part of the Cairdean family is one of my favourite parts of my role.

Kat BarnwellHome Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

Care Inspectorate: Registered

Care Inspectorate report

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Cairdean House care home.

“Appreciating the simple pleasures in life” - the secret to living a long life, according to Edinburgh centenarian

A resident at a care home in Edinburgh gave valuable life advice as she toasted a very special milestone.

Care UK shortlisted in 12 categories at the Care Home Awards

Care UK teams are celebrating after being shortlisted in 12 categories at this year’s Care Home Awards. The Care Home Awards recognise and reward excellence...

Care UK launches The Big Dementia Conversation

Eight in 10 adults believe dementia is still misunderstood, according to research.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Cairdean House care home.

I would like to start by thanking you for your kindness and understanding when showing me around Cairdean House as a potential home for my husband. I loved your ethos and the fabric of the building.

Relative of a resident, February 2024

Thank you for 'taking care' of Fiona and me. It all seems a very seamless process with your help and support. We look forward to spending time and getting Dad settled in on Friday and have no doubt, that like us, he will fall in love with Cairdean House.

Relative of a resident, December 2023

I'm really pleased that she has quickly taken to be involved in the daily life at Cairdean House. We both have been very appreciative of your attention and care given to Mum and to us since day one.

Relative of a resident, December 2023

The staff are extremely helpful, I couldn't imagine a better building for it's purpose and it's been a very satisfactory experience for my sister.

Relative of a resident, August 2023

Very good care and the staff all know her. Any issues she has they usually get resolved and my mum on the whole is very happy there.

Relative of a resident, August 2023

Care Home Awards 2022 - Best for Communication and use of Digital Channels

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2024 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 finalist - Best Employee Experience Journey

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 finalist - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2024

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Health Investor Awards 2024 finalist - Care provider of the year

Caring UK Awards 2023 winner - Care Group of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 finalist - Professional Excellence

Health Investor Awards 2021 finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2020 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

Your next steps

Not sure where to start, or how to choose?
Our customer care team can guide you through the process step-by-step, whether it’s understanding care types, finding the right care home or understanding more about funding care.

Want to learn more about this home or arrange a visit?
Speak to our friendly care support team who can answer any questions you may have about the care available at our home and can help book a showround of the home at a time convenient to you.

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

Changes in personality

Are you experiencing personality or behaviour changes with your loved one? Dementia may cause your loved one to experience changes which are typically out of...

Loss of inhibitions

From a lack of social awareness to choice vocabulary and inappropriate displays of love or desire, some people living with dementia can show a loss of...

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Some people living with dementia can begin to show obsessive compulsive or repetitive behaviours. These can include a discomfort about things being out of...

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Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

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Mortonhall Garden Centre - Mortonhall Gate, Edinburgh
National Museum of Scotland - Edinburgh
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FAQs

Cairdean House offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, library, minibus for outings and lounge area.

Cairdean House offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Welcome to Cairdean House

At a glance

Meet the team - free event at Cairdean House

Typical signs of ageing or dementia? - free event at Cairdean House

Community café - free event at Cairdean House

Have a look around our home

A tour of Cairdean House

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

Care Inspectorate: Registered

Care Inspectorate report

What's going on

“Appreciating the simple pleasures in life” - the secret to living a long life, according to Edinburgh centenarian

Care UK shortlisted in 12 categories at the Care Home Awards

Care UK launches The Big Dementia Conversation

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Changes in personality

Loss of inhibitions

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

Trips and outings

FAQs

Are you happy to accept "Functional" cookies?

Save your shortlisted homes here.

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Cairdean House

Cairdean House

Welcome to Cairdean House

At a glance

Meet the team - free event at Cairdean House

Typical signs of ageing or dementia? - free event at Cairdean House

Community café - free event at Cairdean House

Have a look around our home

A tour of Cairdean House

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

Care Inspectorate: Registered

Care Inspectorate report

What's going on

“Appreciating the simple pleasures in life” - the secret to living a long life, according to Edinburgh centenarian

Care UK shortlisted in 12 categories at the Care Home Awards

Care UK launches The Big Dementia Conversation

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Changes in personality

Loss of inhibitions

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

Trips and outings

FAQs

What facilities does Cairdean House provide?

What types of care does Cairdean House offer?

Are there any other Care UK care homes in Scotland?