
About Braeburn Home
Braeburn Home is a care home for older people located in Edinburgh, within the City of Edinburgh council area. Operated by Braeburn Home, the service provides residential care across 17 beds. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, the home achieved an average grade of Good (4 out of 6), reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.
The home supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, and palliative and end of life care. This breadth of specialisms means the team is experienced in providing compassionate, person-centred support for those with complex and changing needs, including those requiring sensitive care in their final stages of life.
With 17 beds, Braeburn Home offers a smaller, more intimate setting, which can be particularly beneficial for residents who thrive in a quieter, more personalised environment.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
Care & Support Provided
Location
35 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5NU
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Braeburn Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Braeburn Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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