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Care homes in City of Edinburgh

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There are 7 care homes in and around City of Edinburgh on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,793 a week. The largest is Strachan House Care Home, with 83 beds.

care homes
7
typical residential fee
£1,793/wkabove the UK average of £1,705

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Care homes in City of Edinburgh

Care homes in City of Edinburgh (7)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated September 2026

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City of Edinburgh in numbers

Care homes listed7
Average published weekly fee£1,793
LargestStrachan House Care Home (83 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 7 · Respite 7
Average house price, City of Edinburgh (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£303,067
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, City of Edinburgh£1,793/wk
  • Nursing, City of Edinburgh£1,827/wk
  • Dementia, City of Edinburgh£1,827/wk
  • Scotland average£1,440/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Scotland. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in City of Edinburgh

The average house price in City of Edinburgh is £303,067, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£303,067
Detached
£707,887
Semi-detached
£457,110
Terraced
£381,659
Flats & maisonettes
£246,022

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in City of Edinburgh

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  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Questions about care homes in City of Edinburgh

How many care homes are there in City of Edinburgh?

There are 7 care homes listed in and around City of Edinburgh on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in City of Edinburgh cost?

Care homes in City of Edinburgh range from around £1,482 to around £2,031 per week, with averages of £1,793 for residential, £1,827 for dementia, £1,827 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in City of Edinburgh compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around City of Edinburgh is about £1,793 per week — above the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

What types of care are available in City of Edinburgh?

Homes in and around City of Edinburgh offer dementia (7), nursing (7), respite (7), residential (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in City of Edinburgh offer dementia care?

7 care homes in and around City of Edinburgh offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's Care Inspectorate report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

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