Cairdean House

Trusted to care in Colinton - Edinburgh, Scotland

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Cairdean House

Welcome to Cairdean House

Cairdean House in Colinton - Edinburgh, Scotland, provides excellent care for older people in stunning surroundings.

Our skilled and compassionate team provides nursing and residential care for up to 90 older people, including those living with dementia. We also deliver short-term respite care, and sympathetic, discreet 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.

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

Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

To help families at any stage of their dementia journey, we are launching our brand-new guide.

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Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

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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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 we love welcoming friends into our home – whether they’re youngsters from the local nursery, exotic animals or enjoying time with our resident bunny.

Cafe
Garden
Hair and beauty salon
Cinema room
Library
Minibus for outings
Lounge area

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

Residential care
Dementia care
Nursing care
Nursing dementia care
Respite care
End of life care

Healthcare services

Chiropody
Pharmacy service
Dentist

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.

I remember coming to Cairdean for the first time and thinking how amazing it was. I wished that one day I’d be able to work my way up to manager here – and I have!

Gillian GoodallHome Manager

Meet the rest of our team

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.

Edinburgh care home residents share pearls of wisdom with school children

Residents at a care home in Edinburgh have been passing on their advice to the younger generation as part of a nationwide initiative.

Local care ho-ho-home brings festive cheer to Edinburgh

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at an Edinburgh care home, with the local community invited to celebrate the festive season at its Christmas fete.

Sector-leading dementia care nurse receives Queen Mother’s accolade

Care UK’s Suzanne Mumford, Head of Nursing, Care and Dementia Care, has received the prestigious The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding...

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.

Your team have been exceptional in the care and support not only for dad but also us as a family - thank you!

D.S, Daughter of resident, January 2022

We cannot thank you enough for all the help and support you are providing. Not only for dad, but for us. All the staff have been helpful, informative and reassuring and we know that dad is settled. It is clear that we chose 'the best' for dad.

Daughter of a resident, December 2021

Please thank all staff that look after my relative it was a joy to see him you guys have turned his life around I have not seen this side of him for a long long time so just wanted you and your team to know.

Relative of a resident, July 2021

We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done to make [it] such a special day for Dad under such difficult circumstances. We shall be forever in your debt. Please thank all the other members of staff on our behalf who have helped [with his birthday].

Relative of a resident, June 2021

Amazing team at Cairdean to whom we will forever be thankful.

Relative of a resident - from Facebook, May 2021

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

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

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

LaingBuisson Award Finalist 2022 - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards Winner 2022 - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards Winner 2022 - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award Finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards Finalist 2022

NACC Awards Winner 2022 - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards Winner 2022 - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

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

UK Employee Experience Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

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

Caring UK Awards Winner 2021

National Care Awards Winner 2021 - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award Winner 2021 - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award Winner 2021 - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards Winner 2021 - Best Larger Care Home Group

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

National Apprenticeship Awards Finalist 2021

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

Social Care Top Leaders Awards Finalist 2021

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

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

Dementia Hero Awards Finalist 2021 - Professional Excellence

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

Care Home Awards Winner 2020 - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards Finalist 2020

National Association of Care Catering Awards Finalist 2020

Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager 2020 AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management 2020

Leaders in Care Awards Finalist 2019 - Care Provider of the Year

Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2018

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.

Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

Dementia expert Dr Nori Graham dispels myths, allays fears and offers practical guidance in a new guide to understanding dementia.

What is a care plan?

Discover what a care plan is, why it is important and how to get one.

Why it is even more important to keep active during the dark days and long nights

When autumn and winter come around, it's easy for older loved ones to fall into the habit of exercising and socialising less.

Our approach to living with Coronavirus

Click below for information on Care UK’s approach to living with Covid and visiting loved ones.

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Directions to Cairdean House

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.

Yes, you can find more Care UK homes in these locations:

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Welcome to Cairdean House

At a glance

Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

Have a look around our home

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

Edinburgh care home residents share pearls of wisdom with school children

Local care ho-ho-home brings festive cheer to Edinburgh

Sector-leading dementia care nurse receives Queen Mother’s accolade

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

What is a care plan?

Why it is even more important to keep active during the dark days and long nights

Our approach to living with Coronavirus

Download directions to our home

FAQs

Are you happy to accept "Functional" cookies?

Save your shortlisted homes here.

Cairdean House

Cairdean House

Welcome to Cairdean House

At a glance

Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

Have a look around our home

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

Edinburgh care home residents share pearls of wisdom with school children

Local care ho-ho-home brings festive cheer to Edinburgh

Sector-leading dementia care nurse receives Queen Mother’s accolade

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

What is a care plan?

Why it is even more important to keep active during the dark days and long nights

Our approach to living with Coronavirus

Download directions to our home

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?