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Midlothian Life Care Facility
Care home in Dalkeith, Midlothian
Midlothian Life Care Facility
Care home in Dalkeith, Midlothian
Operated by Midlothian Council
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About
Midlothian Life Care Facility is a care home in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, with 40 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which has graded its work across several areas. It rated how well people's wellbeing is supported as Very good, and its staff team and leadership as Very good. How well care and support is planned, and the setting, were both graded Good.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
2,393 recorded crimes in the Dalkeith and Midlothian East wards (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Midlothian Life Care Facility is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Dalkeith Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Midlothian Council
Midlothian Life Care Facility is one of 2 homes run by Midlothian Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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