Murrayside

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Murrayside

Welcome to Murrayside

Located in Edinburgh, Murrayside care home is dedicated to provide high quality, personalised care in beautiful surroundings. We deliver round-the-clock care services, from nursing and residential care to specialist dementia care, and ensure that every resident can continue enjoying a lifestyle that’s entirely personalised to their wishes.

Each of its 63 bedrooms is individually styled and has en-suite facilities, a widescreen television and electronically adjustable bed. Rooms on the ground floor open onto our lovely secure gardens which have been designed by specialist landscape architect, Annie Pollock.

At our home there are welcoming shared areas, as well as more intimate quiet lounges, giving your loved one a choice of places to sit and relax or enjoy the many activities organised by the lifestyle team.

At a glance

Location

34 South Beechwood
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH12 5YS

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Care Inspectorate

Registered

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Have a look around our home

Murrayside has its own café, hair and beauty salon and even a cinema, to enable your loved one to make the most of every day.

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Life at our home

At Murrayside we learn everything we can about your loved one when they first join. We get to know their interests and plan activities to suit them, from music sessions and quizzes, to pamper afternoons and live entertainment.

Cafe
Garden
Activities room
Hair and beauty salon
Cinema room
Library
Minibus for outings
Retro-themed lounge
Church Services

Care at our home

The Murrayside team delivers a full range of care services for older people, meaning that we can continue caring for your loved one, even if their needs change.

Types of care offered

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

Healthcare services

Chiropody
Pharmacy service
Optician
Speech and language therapy
Movement therapy

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 Murrayside will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

I have many years’ experience in the care sector having worked in a number of care homes in Central Scotland. Before my role in care I had a career in the RAF and travelled extensively around the world.

Fran LongHome 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 report

What's going on

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

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What others have to say

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

They do understand his health needs, he is now in end of life care and they show him a great deal of kindness.

Ms. M. M, Relative of a resident, July 2019

The staff hold my mum’s hands at any time and make her feel safe and secure, they give me great feedback and they know my mother very well, she loves them, I can’t fault the staff.

Mrs. E.R, Relative of a resident, July 2019

I have always seen all staff take the time to listen to the residents, staff are very prompt and aware of the resident’s needs.

Relative of a resident, July 2019

Thank you for all that you did for mum since she moved to Murrayside. The team helped to get Mum settled and happy and feeling part of the family. I take great comfort knowing that she was so well cared for. All your efforts and hard work are very much appreciated by not just the residents, but all of their family and friends, who are so happy to see their loved ones safe and secure in a happy place.

Family of a resident, July 2019

We can’t thank you enough for the loving care you gave to [our relative] in his last few weeks. His smiles said it all!

Family of a resident, July 2019

Care Home Awards Winner 2021 - Best Larger Care Home Group

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

LaingBuisson Award Finalist 2021 - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award Finalist 2021 - Property Developer of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards Finalist 2021

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

Social Care Top Leaders awards finalist 2021

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

National Care Awards Finalists 2021 - Care Home Group and Care Leadership

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

Care Home Awards Finalist 2021

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 Best Larger Care Home Group Gold Winner 2020

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 - Care Provider of the Year 2019

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.

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.

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Our response to COVID

As the Government’s latest guidance evolves, keep up to date with the latest information in relation to visiting, new admission procedures, vaccination roll-out, and the protocols in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.

Find out more about Care UK’s approach

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