Barchester Healthcare

Strachan House Care Home

Nursing home in City of Edinburgh

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

Care Inspectorate: Good83 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressCraigcrook Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3PE
Beds83
Registered managerFrances Fisher
Weekly feefrom £2,031 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Strachan House Care Home is a nursing care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Edinburgh. It provides nursing care, dementia care, and respite support to 83 residents.

The home is registered to deliver nursing and dementia specialist care, alongside short-stay respite provision for those needing temporary accommodation and support.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Little France)5.5 miles
Bus stop100 m
Train station3.3 miles
Shops300 m
Pub or bar0.9 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CoursePlentiful
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Strachan House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Blackhall Medical Centre, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Blackhall Medical Centre · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Strachan House?
This facility is based in Edinburgh and is conveniently near to many local conveniences.
What kinds of senior care does Strachan House provide?
Strachan House offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, and dementia care.
What is the total bed capacity of Strachan House?
At present, Strachan House can accommodate 83 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Strachan House?
Barchester Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Strachan House offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Music & Dance, Culinary & Baking, and Wellness Sessions.
How much does care at Strachan House cost?
The cost of care at Strachan House can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £2,031 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01313 818518.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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