Gilmerton Care Home

9 Moredunvale Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH17 7QU
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9.7 72 Reviews
  • Gilmerton Care Home, Edinburgh
Gilmerton Care Home has a comfortable interior with many homely qualities, en-suite bedrooms and well-kept gardens that make it an ideal choice for older people with care needs.

Care workers are dedicated to making sure that health and happiness are central to all decisions taken, with residents consulted on anything that effects them or on which they might have a preference.

The philosophy is to get to know each individual, to support active lifestyles and pursue person-centred methods.

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Care Provided by Gilmerton Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Victoria Mitrea (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Gilmerton Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Gilmerton Care Home Reviews (72)

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Gilmerton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gilmerton Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from B R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved into Gilmerton Care Home in November 2024 for long term care. All the care givers have been great. There is great communication with myself between the 2 nurses on my dad's wing (Gladstone).
It's taking my dad a while to settle in as it's a massive change for him, but everyone is being
very understanding and contacting me when he is upset and needs to talk to me.
I'm very happy with the care my dad is getting and find all the staff very easy to approach if I have any questions.

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Review from Scott R (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Gilmerton Care Home for a number of years now. I am very happy with the care she received. My mum is very happy in the home and I have no concern about her safety or wellbeing, she enjoys participating in the numerous games and activities. She has been on numerous trips
and has enjoyed every one. The staff are very good and carry out their duties with care and compassion. I would recommend the home to friends and family.

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Review from Isabel M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy environment, my mother-in-law seems happy. The staff are very pleasant. The care home is spotless and there is always some kind of entertainment going on.

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Review from V F (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very happy with the services she gets and so I am. The place is always very clean, she enjoys the meals. The staff are brilliant and very caring. When we visit the staff offer us a coffee and biscuits which is lovely. Thanks.

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Review from Ian M (Husband of Resident) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the girls in reception to the nurses and carers, you are made welcome. My wife gets exceptional care from the staff and they also look after me, asking how I am keeping etc. I could not recommend this home highly enough. I sleep at night knowing my wife is being well looked after.

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Review from L M (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with the care my mum receives at Gilmerton Care Home. The staff are great, always ready to help and very polite. They always celebrate a birthday and the other occasions. My mum seems to be very happy and content here.

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Review from Charles C (Son of Resident) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great care home. Overall care is excellent. Would recommend it to anyone that's looking for care. Staff are so friendly they are basically just like extended family. My father has received excellent care and he has been at the home for about 20 years now.

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Review from Helen C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend this care home, they go above and beyond for residents as well as visitors. Very friendly and helpful staff members, always make me feel welcome. Would give a 5-star + as a review. My father-in-law has been in this care home for over 20 years now and the care he receives is on
a high standard level. Wouldn't even consider looking at other care homes if any friends and family needed care, this one would definitely be a top priority.

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Review from Audrey C (Wife of Resident) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been a resident in Eden unit for over 21 years, the care he receives is exceptional, he is treated with dignity and respect, the staff are absolute diamonds, they inform me if they have any concerns, the welcome of the home starts from entering the front door, everyone is so friendly,
the manager and reception staff are amazing, nothing is ever a bother if you ever need help with anything, I am a nurse myself and honestly say I couldn't look after my loved ones any better myself and that also included my dad that also was a resident that sadly passed away, I always recommend this care home if anyone needs care for a loved one.

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Review from Gail A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very well looked after and cared for and Gilmerton Care Home meets all my mum's needs and mine. I feel relaxed and able to sleep better knowing my mum is so happy in this care home and I am too. Thank you so much to all at Gilmerton Care Home for taking such good care of my mum.

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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home has looked after my Mother as well as anyone, I feel relaxed about her being there after initially having some apprehension when she first went in but the staff have been brilliant and always ready to answer any questions I may have.

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Review from James T (Husband of Resident) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Seems like a lovely place to be. So happy my wife is getting well looked after. The staff are most approachable and very helpful.

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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall we are very happy with the care my mum has received. Staff are quick up on any health issues and act upon them where necessary whilst keeping us fully informed. Staff are also very friendly and approachable. Our only concern is there sometimes appears to be a shortage of staff, however, the
management have confirmed they are addressing.

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Review from Eleanor M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management very friendly and always listen to your requests and respond quickly to your concerns. Happy environment.

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Review from J S (Brother of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been a resident since February 2023 following a severe stroke, the onset of vascular dementia and pre-existing psychosis.
The care, kindness, professionalism, patience, compassion and personal "touch" shown by all representatives of Gilmerton (Gladstone Unit) has been exemplary. They
really work as "one team" from the administration, nursing and carers through to the manager.
Both myself and my wife are grateful and reassured by their constant vocational dedication.
There is always a place for constructive feedback where improvements could be made.
Communication relating to planned residents and family meetings, future planned events, changes, a feedback loop following suggestions made are all rather "hit and miss," we have felt rather on the back foot with management communications not learning of an event or learning far too late to be able to participate. We live 55 miles from the care home and try to visit twice a month minimum - we need sufficient time to plan to attend a meeting or support a social event and this has not been factored in in the past.
This is not however a major issue, the care and respect for my sister is of course paramount and as already stated this is exemplary.

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Review from Caroline M (Sister of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff from the admin team to the carers and nurses made my sister's stay as comfortable as possible. So helpful during a difficult and painful time for the family.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always feel Mum is well cared for.
Staff are amazing and do a fantastic job.
Mum is always clean as is her room.
Mum is constantly hungry! It is never too much trouble to get her cornflakes which she loves.

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Review from Wendy N (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has settled in well to the home and my experience is that all staff on the ward are friendly, approachable and have my mum's best interests at heart.
I could not be happier with the way we have been treated and feel 'part of the family.'
1 day my dad was unwell and was called to check on him
as he hadn't visited. Staff go above and beyond to deliver excellent service.

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is well looked after and is very safe. All the staff are lovely, very approachable and friendly and they have a great relationship with my mother.

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Review from Derek D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.740)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10 for Gilmerton Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.740 for Gilmerton Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (72 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.74

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gilmerton Care Home is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 29 May 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)
How good is our leadership? Good

(4)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Good

(4)
How well is care and support planned? Good

(4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (1)

Victoria

Victoria Mitrea

Job Title: Home Manager

Victoria is a dedicated and qualified registered nurse with an SVQ 4 in Care Service Leadership & Management, as well as holding certifications in First Aid and Safeguarding Adults.


Since starting her career in the UK, Victoria has advanced from Care Assistant to Registered Nurse, where she mentored nursing students and coached newly qualified nurses, before being promoted to Deputy Home Manager.


Outside of work, Victoria finds peace and fulfilment in gardening and enjoys reading books on leadership and care strategies to remain informed and inspired. Spending time with extended family is also important for Victoria.
Victoria's biggest achievement is building a new life in the UK at 39, despite limited English, to help her daughter pursue a dream of becoming a lawyer.
‘’Finding the right care home is an important decision, and it’s essential to choose a place where you or your loved one will feel safe, valued, and cared for’’


Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmerton Care Home

What types of Care is Gilmerton Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Gilmerton Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Gilmerton Care Home have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Gilmerton Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Gilmerton Care Home to the centre of Edinburgh?

2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.