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Astley House
Nursing home in North Berwick, East Lothian
Astley House
Nursing home in North Berwick, East Lothian
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Astley House is a nursing, dementia and residential care home with 40 registered beds, set in historic North Berwick in East Lothian. The home sits in attractive surroundings close to the seashore and within easy reach of local shops and services. Its building combines traditional and modern accommodation, and it keeps its original period features while offering contemporary comforts. The home describes an unhurried, family-like atmosphere in which residents are encouraged to feel relaxed and at home.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, has graded its wellbeing support as Very good, its care planning and its setting as Good, and its staff team and leadership as Very good.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
420 recorded crimes in the North Berwick Coastal ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Astley House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is North Berwick Group Practice, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in North Berwick
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
North Berwick Day Care Association Limited
The charity runs a Day Centre as a place to meet for tea, coffee or lunch. It also provides a wide range of activities such as musical entertainment, quizzes, card & board games, tea dances, arts…
Gullane Day Centre
Elderly members will visit the day centre Monday to friday brought in from the local community in transport. The service consists of food and activities
Lynton Day Centre
Lynton Day Centre was established as a Day Care Centre for the elderly in the community and wider area of East Linton. We are open Monday to Friday and provide a safe friendly environment for our…
Our Community Kitchen
We reduce isolation & loneliness by bringing people together each weekday to enjoy fresh nutritious food that we grow in our community garden, & by arranging before & after lunch activities. We…
Haddington and District Day Centre
Our charity provides a safe environment for older adults living in the community to maintain their independence and continue to live at home for as long as is possible. We offer appropriate…
East Lothian U3A
To encourage people who are past employment to continue learning with others in a supportive environment to support their health and wellbeing
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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