
About Glencairn
Glencairn is a care home for older people located in Edinburgh, operated by Renaissance Care (No 6) Limited. With 26 beds, it is a smaller, community-focused home that received an average grade of Very Good (5.2 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in November 2024, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care.
The home supports residents with a wide range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, neurological conditions, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. Glencairn also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring that residents and their families receive compassionate, dignified support during this important stage of life.
Situated in the City of Edinburgh, Glencairn offers families in the area access to a well-regarded care environment where a broad spectrum of complex needs is catered for with skill and dedication.
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
8 Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1TR
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