A wide range of care in a rural setting
Our purpose-built home on the outskirts of Edinburgh welcomes those in need of nursing care, including residents with dementia, Huntington’s or Parkinson’s. We also have a separate unit offering care for those aged 18 or over with physical disabilities.
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Garden or courtyard views from every room |
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Surrounded by landscaped gardens |
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TV and en-suite W/C in every room |
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Wide variety of activities |
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Specialist dementia and rehabilitation care |
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Enclosed gardens and a sensory garden |
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Next to riding stables and a driving range |
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A special cake for birthday celebrations |
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On-site hairdressing salon |
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Who is this home suitable for?
What’s included for the price?
All residents appreciate the key things like delicious meals and laundry services. A few options are at an extra cost.
Included:
- GP visits
- Advice from a nutritionist
- Pet therapy
- Visits from NHS dentists
- Physiotherapy
- Religious services
- Visiting specialist nurses
- Wi-Fi throughout the home
Optional extras:
- Eye care from an optician
- Trips to see a dentist
- Music therapy
- Chiropody
- On-site hairdresser

If you would like to find out more about Braid Hills Care Home, speak to a member of our Customer Care Team, who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Call us on 0345 600 4622 ^
Ashley, Leeds Customer Care Team, who are we?
Take a video tour of our care home
Discover everything you need to know about our home with our latest video tour. It’ll give you an overview of our home, from the care we provide to the facilities on offer, with photography of the bedrooms and living areas too.
Respectful and compassionate care in specially designed settings
Our home has dedicated units for nursing care, dementia care, and one for residents who’re 18-65 with rehabilitation needs. We’re in a lovely spot with beautiful views of the Pentland Hills, just south of Edinburgh.
Great places to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time
We’ve lots of spaces where residents can relax. Each area of our home has a comfortable lounge and a family room, and our courtyard and large gardens have lots of seating, perfect for catching up with family and friends.
Gardens for everyone to enjoy
We have a range of outside spaces to suit everyone: secure enclosed gardens where those with dementia can explore the outdoors, sensory garden attached to young person’s unit, plus large surrounding landscaped gardens.

Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms
Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms with items from home such as furniture, pictures, ornaments, and bedding.

Bring family and friends together for tea and cake
Families are welcome to host celebrations like birthdays in a private space. Catering is available for an extra fee but the chef is happy to bake a delicious cake for free.

There’s no typical day at Braid Hills, we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about.
A variety of activities for everyone
Our activities coordinators plan activities that everyone can access, including those who are less mobile. This includes things like art and craft, baking, gardening club, and movie evenings.

All kinds of visitors and events
We get visiting farm animals/pet therapy, as well as visiting entertainers – such as singers and musicians.

Going out and socialising
We have monthly tea dances – outside of the home we do trips out into the community and garden centre and cinema trips.

"The new manager is a great support to the team and has been so approachable and understanding when conversations have been had about care. The care staff given all the challenges that face the care sector go above and beyond to support the residents and they should be applauded for their work."
Relative of Resident, 1 February 2022, carehome.co.uk
"I can not speak highly enough of the standard of care she received from all members of staff. For me, staff training and attitude are key to the success of a good care home in this area Braid Hills scored 100%. They are led from the front. It was good to know that my wife received this high level of care."
Husband of Resident, 4 November 2021, carehome.co.uk
"The Acting Manager is first class. The staff are so kind, I actually feel like part of a big family."
Wife of Resident, 17 May 2021, carehome.co.uk
Help when you need it
Choosing a care home can be stressful, especially if you've never done it before. Where do you start? Well, right here. Our helpful, understanding care advisers offer free advice on anything from funding to finding just the right home.

Call a customer care adviser on 0345 600 4622^

Ask us to assess your situation and talk to you about paying for care, and how funding works.

Find care homes that might be right for you, and book one or more visits.

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