Respite Care in Edinburgh

Struan Lodge Care Home is nestled 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.

Here at our home in beautiful Balgreen, we are thrilled to be able to provide Respite Care. Our team of qualified experts 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 adapt 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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FAQs

Here are the top questions people have regarding life at Struan Lodge Care Home, Edinburgh. 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.