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Respite Care in Edinburgh

Struan Lodge Care Home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac near Carrick Knowe Golf Course in the desirable residential area of Balgreen, approximately 4.3 miles from Edinburgh and 43.3 miles from Glasgow. It is conveniently positioned for trips around local areas where a Scottish adventure is ready to be enjoyed at every turn.

If you’re looking for Respite Care in Edinburgh, our home in beautiful Balgreen is the right place for you, or your loved one, as we’re thrilled to be able to provide Respite Care. We have a team of qualified experts who have undergone thorough healthcare and medical training in dealing with a wide range of care needs and requirements. We recognise that no two people are the same, and their medical and wellbeing needs will differ. Our personalised care reflects the needs of each individual and lends itself well to adapting to residents who join us for Respite Care.

Respite Care in Edinburgh

At Struan Lodge Care Home, we are delighted to provide unrivalled levels of Respite Care in purpose-built facilities. Our short term care programme helps residents to rest and heal while also allowing family members and caregivers to relax. Our kind and experienced staff recognise and respond to a wide range of health conditions, allowing them to deliver individualised care 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

We work hard to ensure that each resident enjoys the little things in life, helping them to get the most out of their stay, and we take pride in providing the highest quality care and respect to every resident. We provide short-term respite care for anyone who requires it, with a minimum respite stay of 3 weeks. 

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Comprehensive, Person-Centred Care

Struan Lodge Care Home offers a range of care services, including Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite Care. Our primary focus is the health of our residents, therefore we assign a primary nurse to each one of them. This dedicated nurse will visit with the residents to discuss and assess their needs, develop a person-centered plan and routinely monitor and review their care. Our purpose-built home offers all the amenities residents require to lead happy and fulfilled lives and ensures residents feel comfortable and safe in a warm and inviting environment that truly feels like a home away from home.

Residential Care

Residential Care allows individuals to be able to enjoy living in a community while receiving respectful and expert care that is entirely tailored to their needs. Our approach to Residential Care places emphasis on entire health, wellbeing and interests in addition to their care needs, ensuring that they have everything they need to live a happy and fulfilling life. We’re driven to support our people in living their lives their way, with as much or as little aid as they require. Our residents benefit from the advantages of shared living with like-minded people, free from the hassles of running a household.

Nursing Care

Nursing Care is available to residents at Struan Lodge 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Our caring staff has undergone rigorous training in providing the best level of care to those with physical disabilities, high dependency needs, and end-of-life care. All of our residents will be allocated a nurse who will become a friendly, familiar face to them, answering any questions or concerns they or their family members may have. We want to give each person who lives with us a comprehensive care plan that allows them to reach their full potential and live a satisfying and comfortable life every day here in our nursing home in Edinburgh.

Dementia Care

We work hard to ensure that each resident enjoys the little things in life, helping them to get the most out of their stay, and we take pride in providing the highest level of care and respect to every resident. Our staff has received comprehensive dementia training, and we take pride in providing each resident with the highest level of care and respect possible. We make every effort to provide treatment that helps each person to attain their greatest potential and live a happy and comfortable life. Regularly planned activities improve social and mental stimulation and interaction, as well as address any frustrations and tensions associated with dementia.

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How to Find Struan Lodge Care Home

For Respite Care in Edinburgh – Balgreen is located within Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant, hilly capital. Edinburgh is nestled in central eastern Scotland, near the Firth of Forth and close to the North Sea. Being centrally placed serves itself well to be easily accessible by road, rail and air.

By Car

  • For those using a Sat Nav, please enter the postcode EH12 5SU.
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  • Struan Lodge Care Home is situated to the southwest of Edinburgh City Centre and is easily accessible via the A8.
  • Struan Lodge Care Home is situated to the east of Glasgow City Centre and is easily accessible from the M8.

By Train & Tram

  • The nearest train station is Slateford 1.1 miles away from Struan Lodge Care Home.
  • The nearest tram to Struan Lodge is located on Balgreen Road. The stop is directly across from the Jenners Depository.
  • Trams to Edinburgh run directly from Balgreen Road and take approximately 17 minutes.
  • Trains to Glasgow City Centre run from Haymarket Station which is approximately a 9 minute walk from Struan Lodge Care Home and take approximately 1 hour to reach Glasgow.

By Air

  • The nearest airport to Struan Lodge is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Airport which is 4.7 miles away.
  • Other nearby airports include Glasgow (49 miles) and Newcastle (86.4 miles).

FAQs

Here are the top questions people have regarding life at Struan Lodge Care Home. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If your loved one has recently experienced a physical trauma or sickness that needed a hospital stay, it is likely that they may find it difficult to return to their normal routine at home. This can be a stressful and difficult situation, but there may be ways to alleviate the tension and worry, such as moving into a group living facility with 24-hour assistance; we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Our care is entirely flexible and tailored to the needs of each individual. Residents’ care plans are evaluated and amended on a regular basis to ensure that they continue to meet their requirements and expectations; we recognise that people’s health and well-being needs change over time, so our continuum of care ensures we adapt and change plans to meet those needs.

Struan Lodge Care Home has been recognised and evaluated by the Care Inspectorate (CI). The CI guarantees that health and social care services are safe, competent, courteous and of high quality.

All of the facilities and activities set by our Activity Coordinator are included in the overall charge due to the all-inclusive approach to care we adopt.

Balgreen is a suburb of Edinburgh, located approximately two miles west of the city centre. Edinburgh has a rare charm with narrow and cobbled passageways and offers majestic buildings and gardens and countless fascinating museums. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing locals with the perfect places to experience the traditional sights, sounds and tastes that Scotland has to offer. The local community has a lot to offer our residents also, from Edinburgh Zoo, Saughton Park & Gardens and a variety of shopping available on the doorstep of Struan Lodge, residents are never short of activities and days out to enjoy.

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Struan Lodge Care Home
54 Balgreen Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 5SU

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