Care homes offering respite care in City of Edinburgh
There are 7 care homes offering respite care in and around City of Edinburgh on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,793 a week. The largest is Strachan House Care Home, with 83 beds.
Average residential fee in City of Edinburgh: £1,793/week — above the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: City of Edinburgh
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,793 |
| Largest | Strachan House Care Home (83 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in City of Edinburgh is about £1,793/week, above the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
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updated September 2026
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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.
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7 in City of EdinburghHow many care homes offering respite care are there in City of Edinburgh?
AskBart lists 7 care homes offering respite care in and around City of Edinburgh, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in City of Edinburgh rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in City of Edinburgh cost?
Published fees range from £1,482 to £2,031 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in City of Edinburgh?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in City of Edinburgh?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in City of Edinburgh:
Near City of Edinburgh
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