Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCare Inspectorate: Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Musselburgh
2 homes
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Musselburgh on AskBart. The largest is Harbour House Care Home, with 43 beds. The most recent inspection was at Carberry House Care Home in January 2026.
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Care homes in Musselburgh (2)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCare Inspectorate: Good
Fees on request
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Musselburgh in numbers
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Largest | Harbour House Care Home (43 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Carberry House Care Home (January 2026) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, East Lothian (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £280,383 |
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across East Lothian. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in East Lothian
The average house price in East Lothian is £280,383, 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
- £280,383
- Detached
- £536,527
- Semi-detached
- £312,856
- Terraced
- £255,385
- Flats & maisonettes
- £160,499
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 Musselburgh
- Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 15% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Flood risk!
Flood risk area nearby — SEPA’s flood maps show river flooding and coastal flooding (medium likelihood, about 1 in 200 years) within a quarter of a mile of the town centre.
3,138 crimes and offences recorded in the Musselburgh ward and Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry ward in the 12 months to December 2025, Police Scotland (provisional figures).
- Theft & dishonesty908
- Violence (non-sexual)601
- Crimes against society (incl. drugs)568
- Damage & reckless behaviour433
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police Scotland (provisional), council wards, the 12 months to December 2025; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: SEPA.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Community & connection in Musselburgh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Portobello Older People’s Project SCIO
POPP runs lunch and social clubs for frail, older people in the Portobello area. It offers them the chance to get out of their homes, share a meal and participate in social activities such as…
2.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048384)
Charity
John Bellany Day Centre
The charity is set up to provide assistance and support for older people and their carers in Port Seton, Cockenzie and the surrounding areas We achieve this by associating the local authorities,…
4.4 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC024761)
Charity
Primrose Day Centre Ormiston
Its purpose is to provide a Day Centre for those over 65, where they can enjoy the company of others in a similar situation, and participate in activities and outings. We aim to have a safe and…
4.4 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC020466)
Charity
Vocal - Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
VOCAL is run by carers, for carers since 1994, with two carer centres and locality bases in Edinburgh and Midlothian. We offer an accessible information and advice service, delivered through…
5.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC020755)
Charity
St Davids Bradbury Day Centre
We provide a social and health care service for older people who have multiple mental or physical health needs, such as stroke, dementia, or mobility issues, as well as those who are socially…
5.3 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC006170)
Charity
Pencaitland Day Centre East Lothian
We are a group of volunteers who run a weekly lunch club for older adults over the age of 60 in Pencaitland and the surrounding area. We provide aid, assistance and support for our members and…
6.6 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC016981)
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Questions about care homes in Musselburgh
How many residential care homes are there in Musselburgh?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Musselburgh, each with its latest Care Inspectorate grade.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Musselburgh?
Start with the latest Care Inspectorate inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.