
About Gilmerton
Gilmerton is a care home for older people located in Edinburgh, within the City of Edinburgh council area. Operated by Gilmerton Care Limited, the home provides accommodation across 60 beds. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in March 2026, Gilmerton achieved an average grade of Good, scoring 4.2 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.
The home supports a range of care needs, making it suitable for residents with dementia, frailty, neurological conditions, and hearing impairments. Gilmerton also provides palliative and end of life care, offering compassionate support for residents and their families during this important stage of life.
With 60 beds, Gilmerton is a well-sized care home that can accommodate a meaningful community of residents while maintaining a personalised approach to care. Its Good rating from the Care Inspectorate provides families with confidence in the quality of support provided.
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
Gilmerton, 9 Moredunvale Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7QU
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