Carberry House Care Home
Residential care home in Musselburgh, East Lothian
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Carberry House Care Home is a family-run home in Musselburgh, East Lothian, which has supported older people for 25 years. It is registered for 27 residents and provides dementia and residential care, along with palliative and end of life support. Set in the grounds of the historic Carberry Estate, the B listed building has been extended and modernised, and it has links to the Royal Family. Residents have access to secure, dementia-friendly gardens.
Before admission, staff talk with prospective residents, their families and friends about their interests, history and preferences, and trial visits are available. Meals are varied and cater for different dietary needs. Most bedrooms are en-suite, and residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings to make their rooms their own. The Care Inspectorate graded wellbeing support Very good, care planning Good, the setting Very good, the staff team Very good and leadership Very good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
3,138 recorded crimes in the Musselburgh ward and Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
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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 | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Carberry House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Riverside Medical Practice LLP, 2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Musselburgh
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Primrose Day Centre Ormiston
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Vocal - Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
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St Davids Bradbury Day Centre
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Pencaitland Day Centre East Lothian
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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