If you're looking for a care home in Scotland, you'll find plenty to choose from no matter which area you want to live in. This article looks at Edinburgh and some of the care homes in this attractive city.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is best-known for its historic Old Town, which includes its most famous landmark, Edinburgh Castle, on the Royal Mile. Much of Edinburgh has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its historical significance, but it also has excellent contemporary amenities including shops, restaurants, cafes and cinemas. The city is also famous for its annual Edinburgh Festival, which attracts world-class comedians, dancers, musicians and authors, and also includes the Military Tattoo.
You'll find many different types of care home to choose from in Edinburgh including residential care homes, care homes with nursing and specialist care homes. Care Homes in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a wide range of residential care homes. Clermiston House (93 Parkgrove Terrace, Edinburgh) is a large residential home, operated by the City of Edinburgh Council. This five-story, purpose-built care home offers single rooms which have their own washbasins, but residents share bathrooms. There are a number of communal rooms and Clermiston House also incorporates a day center.
There are plenty of activities on offer in the care home and day-trips are also arranged. A hairdresser visits the home twice each week and a mobile library services also makes regular visits.
Edinburgh also has some excellent nursing homes. Ashley Court (33 Craighouse Terrace, Edinburgh), for example, is a 60-bedded care home with nursing, located in the residential district of Morningside in the south-west of Edinburgh.
This nursing home, operated by the Randolph Hill Group, is purpose-built and has 50 single and 5 double bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. There are communal lounges and three dining rooms, and residents can also enjoy the home's private, landscaped gardens. There is a varied program of activities, and the home organizes regular outings in the company minibus.
The home is staffed by qualified nurses and carers, who are available 24 hours a day, and all bedrooms have a nurse call system for peace of mind.
Specialist care homes in Edinburgh include: * CIC Drummond Place (40/1, 40/2, 40/3 Drummond Place, Edinburgh) - a small facility in a town house which has been divided into 3 flats for 8 people with learning difficulties, autism and epilepsy. Carers are available 24 hours per day.
* Leonard Cheshire (161 - 163 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh) - a 7-bedded care home for adults with physical disabilities. The care home is operated by Leonard Cheshire Services and is located in a residential area of the city.
* Barony House (13a/13b Dublin Street, Edinburgh) - a 9-bedded care home for adults with mental health problems. Carers are available 24 hours per day and the home is operated by the Barony Housing Association.
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