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Colinton Care Home in Merchiston, Midlothian

Respite Care in Edinburgh

Colinton Care Home offers high-quality respite care in Edinburgh in a warm, welcoming setting where every guest can feel comfortable and at home. Our experienced team takes time to get to know each person, understanding their routines and preferences so their stay feels familiar from the moment they arrive.

Set in Edinburgh, our home offers the best of both worlds, with the culture and energy of the capital within easy reach and a peaceful place to relax away from its busier streets. Whether you’re joining us for a few days or a longer stay, we focus on personal connection and thoughtful care that will ensure you get the most out of your time with us.

High-Quality, Temporary Support

Our compassionate respite care in Edinburgh gives guests personalised support while offering families the reassurance that their loved one is in kind and capable hands. A temporary respite stay may give family members time for a well-earned break or a holiday, or simply space to take care of personal commitments. It can also provide extra support following a hospital stay, giving guests time to recover comfortably without having to think about cooking or household chores.

We create a personalised care plan around each guest and our compassionate care team offers support with patience and respect, always promoting dignity and wellbeing. Guests can also enjoy regular activities and entertainment alongside our excellent wellbeing facilities, with plenty of opportunities to socialise or spend time at their own pace in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Private Gardens at Colinton

Your Stay in Edinburgh

Life at Colinton Care Home is designed to make respite care in Edinburgh feel enjoyable as well as reassuring, with engaging daily activities and inviting spaces to relax throughout the home. Guests can spend time outdoors in our landscaped, accessible private garden or enjoy a visit to the hair salon, while our kitchen team prepares home-cooked meals shaped around individual tastes and preferences. Our minibus makes outings into Edinburgh safe and straightforward, helping guests stay connected with the city and enjoy new experiences during their stay.

We encourage choice and independence wherever possible, giving each person the freedom to shape their day while our friendly team remains available around the clock whenever support is wanted.

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Respite Care in Edinburgh You Can Trust

We understand that choosing a respite care home for your loved one takes a lot of trust and thought. The friendly team here at Colinton Care Home will support you and your family throughout the entire process, from your first visit to creating a personalised care and through the duration of your stay. We want you to feel completely reassured so you can get the most out of your experience with our welcoming Edinburgh care home.

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What You’ll Find at Colinton Care Home

A Supportive, Social Community

Bespoke Care Plans

24-Hour On-Call Support

Engaging Activities

Relaxing Communal Spaces

Private, En-Suite Bedrooms

Beautiful Gardens

Home-Cooked Meals

Colinton & The Edinburgh Area

Colinton Care Home’s location makes it easy for guests enjoying respite care in Edinburgh to stay connected with the character and culture of Scotland’s capital. Days out might include exploring the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden, discovering fascinating collections at the National Museum of Scotland or taking in the history and views around Edinburgh Castle. Our dedicated minibus provides safe and convenient transport for planned outings, helping guests continue to enjoy familiar places while discovering something new.

Staying involved with the local community can bring variety to each week and strengthen a sense of purpose and belonging, whether that means visiting a favourite attraction or simply enjoying time out in the city. With so much on the doorstep, respite stays at Colinton feel sociable and fulfilling, with plenty of opportunities to make meaningful memories and enjoy life beyond our walls.

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Getting to Colinton Care Home

Colinton Care Home is set within the suburbs of Edinburgh, just south-west of the historic city centre. Our location serves itself well to be easily accessible by road, rail and air.

  • For those using a Sat Nav, please enter the postcode EH10 5BP.
  • Click here to view our location on Google Maps.
  • Colinton Care Home is situated to the south-west of Edinburgh City Centre and is easily accessible off Colinton Road which links to Redford Road and the A720.
  • The nearest train station is Slateford Station which is 1.2 miles away.
  • Trains from Slateford run directly to Edinburgh Waverley and take just 10 minutes.
  • Trains from Slateford run directly to Glasgow City Centre regularly and take approximately 80 minutes.
  • The nearest airport to Colinton Care Home is Edinburgh Airport which is 7.6 miles away.
  • From the airport, the nearest tram stop to Colinton Care Home is Murrayfield Stadium which is 2 miles away.

Life at Colinton Care Home

No matter how long someone is staying at our Edinburgh Care Home, we strive to create an environment where individuals feel truly at home, surrounded by friendly faces, engaging activities and the exact support they need.  Whether participating in creative arts and crafts, enjoying the outdoors in our beautiful gardens or socialising with fellow residents during mealtimes or events, there’s always something to look forward to.