The Elms
Care home in City of Edinburgh
Operated by Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach
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).
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About
The Elms is a care home in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, with 40 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home, has graded its areas as follows: how well people's wellbeing is supported is Very good, how well care and support is planned is Good, the setting is Good, the staff team is Good, and leadership is Very good.
Care provided
What's nearby
- 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 ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
The Elms is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Hermitage Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Part of Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach
The Elms is one of 15 homes run by Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach 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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