Carberry House Care Home
About Carberry House Care Home
Carberry House Care Home is a residential care home for older people located in Musselburgh, East Lothian. Operated as a partnership, the home provides accommodation for up to 26 residents. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, Carberry House achieved an average grade of 4.8 out of 6, reflecting a Very Good standard of care across the areas assessed.
The home supports residents with a range of complex needs, including dementia, frailty, Korsakoff's syndrome, and hearing or visual impairments. Carberry House also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring residents and their families receive compassionate, dignified support during this important stage of life.
With 26 beds, Carberry House offers a smaller, more intimate environment that can be particularly reassuring for residents and families. Its location in Musselburgh provides good access to the wider East Lothian area and the communities it serves.
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
Carberry House, Carberry Estate, Musselburgh, EH21 8PY
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Carberry House Care 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 Carberry House Care 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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