Tantallon House
Nursing home in North Berwick, East Lothian
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Tantallon House is a purpose-built care home at 7 Tantallon Road in North Berwick, East Lothian, providing care for people living with dementia. It has 70 bedrooms and accepts residents from both private and public sectors. Each bedroom is private and has an en-suite wet room. The bedrooms are grouped into small clusters, each with its own lounge and dining room, a quiet room and an assisted bathroom. Shared spaces include a private dining room, a drawing room, a vintage tea room, a cinema room, a hair salon, an activity room, family kitchens and a café and bar area. The gardens include quiet corners for residents to sit outdoors.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, graded its support for residents' wellbeing and its leadership as Very good, its setting as Very good, its care planning as Good and its staff team as Good.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
420 recorded crimes in the North Berwick Coastal ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Tantallon House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is North Berwick Group Practice, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in North Berwick
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
North Berwick Day Care Association Limited
The charity runs a Day Centre as a place to meet for tea, coffee or lunch. It also provides a wide range of activities such as musical entertainment, quizzes, card & board games, tea dances, arts…
Gullane Day Centre
Elderly members will visit the day centre Monday to friday brought in from the local community in transport. The service consists of food and activities
Lynton Day Centre
Lynton Day Centre was established as a Day Care Centre for the elderly in the community and wider area of East Linton. We are open Monday to Friday and provide a safe friendly environment for our…
Our Community Kitchen
We reduce isolation & loneliness by bringing people together each weekday to enjoy fresh nutritious food that we grow in our community garden, & by arranging before & after lunch activities. We…
Haddington and District Day Centre
Our charity provides a safe environment for older adults living in the community to maintain their independence and continue to live at home for as long as is possible. We offer appropriate…
East Lothian U3A
To encourage people who are past employment to continue learning with others in a supportive environment to support their health and wellbeing
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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