Finding the right care home for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. To help you get started, we have pulled together the 10 highest-rated care homes within 16 miles of Edinburgh, based on Google review scores. Every home on this list has at least five Google reviews, and we have used a weighted scoring method to make the rankings fair: a care home with a 4.8 rating from 60 reviews ranks ahead of one with a 5.0 from just 6 reviews, because the larger sample tells a more reliable story.
Google reviews capture the experiences of residents, families, and visitors over time, and they are a genuinely useful starting point. That said, they are only one signal. Review counts vary between homes, and sentiment can shift as management or staffing changes. We always recommend reading the latest inspection report from the relevant regulator and, above all, visiting in person before making any final decision.
The homes below are a mix of nursing homes and residential care homes. Not every home will suit every need, so treat this list as a shortlist to explore further rather than a definitive verdict.
- Manor Grange Care Home is based in Murrayfield, Corstorphine and Gogar and operates as a nursing home. It holds a Google rating of 5.0/5 from 17 reviews, and has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Canmore Lodge Nursing Home, a nursing home in Dunfermline, carries a 5.0/5 Google rating from 14 reviews. At its most recent assessment it was rated Good at its last inspection.
- Southpark Retirement Home in Portobello has earned a 5.0/5 score from 11 Google reviewers. This residential care home has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Located in Livingston, Limecroft Care Home is a residential care home with a strong 5.0/5 Google rating from 11 reviews. It has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Strachan House Care Home is a nursing home serving Davidson’s Mains, Barnton and Cramond. With 26 Google reviews averaging 4.8/5, it has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Moss View Care Home is based in Kirkcaldy and operates as a residential care home. It holds a Google rating of 4.9/5 from 12 reviews, and has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Guthrie House Care Home, a nursing home in Liberton and Craigmillar, carries a 4.9/5 Google rating from 8 reviews. At its most recent assessment it was rated Good at its last inspection.
- Edinburgh Erskine Care Home in Moredun has earned a 4.6/5 score from 77 Google reviewers. This nursing home has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Located in Moredun, Gilmerton Care Home is a nursing home with a strong 4.8/5 Google rating from 10 reviews. It has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Gillie Court Retirement Living is a residential care home serving Kirkcaldy. With 10 Google reviews averaging 4.8/5, it has been rated Good at its last inspection.
How to choose between them
Once you have a shortlist, here are four things worth doing before you commit:
- Visit at mealtimes. The atmosphere in a dining room tells you a lot about the day-to-day culture of a home: are staff present and engaged, does the food look and smell appealing, do residents seem comfortable?
- Ask about staff turnover. High turnover is one of the most consistent predictors of lower care quality. A good home will be comfortable talking honestly about this.
- Read the latest inspection report. Ratings change. A home that was Good two years ago may have been reinspected since, and vice versa. Always check the most recent published report from the regulator before visiting.
- Involve the person who needs care. Where possible, bring your loved one to visit. Their comfort and instinct about the environment matters as much as any rating or report.
For a full comparison of care homes in Edinburgh, including CQC ratings, care types, and map search, visit our care homes in Edinburgh page. You can also search across the UK if you are exploring options in other areas.
Ratings reflect public Google review data as of June 2026. This list is not an endorsement of any individual care home, and details including ratings, inspection outcomes, and availability can change. Always check the latest inspection reports and visit in person before making a decision.