Recently named in the Top 10 Care Homes in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate, Craighall House Care Home is small, lively care home in the north of Edinburgh, close to Ocean Terminal and with green parklands close by. It is centrally located and has a good sense of community.
Craighall House is a modern purpose-built bungalow with its own lovely private garden. It has very spacious rooms for up to 12 residents, and is managed by Jo Dickman and her team.
COMMUNITY
Craighall House has a bright, cheerful atmosphere and generous rooms with en suite showers and kitchenette for tea-making, providing a good mix of privacy and companionship for residents who enjoy their independence. With Ocean Terminal in easy reach, many residents enjoy visiting the shops and cafes, and taking part in the reminiscence club run by the Living Memory Association.
The central location and good bus links make it easy for residents to keep in touch with friends locally. We help them to follow up personal interests within the community, including the local library and knitting club. Residents also enjoy visits from the local primary school and nursery children, as well as the annual Christmas carols and other festive events.
ACTIVITIES
Craighall House offers plenty of peace and privacy, and residents enjoy a good mix of independence along with sociable activities and companionship. Arts and crafts, bingo and movie nights are favourites, and we also host well-attended singalongs with two local ladies.
Most rooms look out onto the garden, which surrounds all sides of the house, and the patio is popular for sitting out and barbecues in summer. There are also raised herb and flower beds which residents enjoying planting and tending. The large green spaces of Victoria Park are close by for walks, and popular with children and dog walkers, so there’s plenty of activity around.
IN THE NEWS
We were exceedingly proud that Craighall was named in the Top 10 Scottish Care Homes, by the Care Inspectorate in their last report. You can read more about this achievement here.
