About Nazareth House
Nazareth House is a residential care home for older people located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, operated by the Nazareth Care Charitable Trust. With 37 beds, the home was assessed by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025 and received an average grade of Good, scoring 3.6 out of 6, reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.
The home supports residents with a wide range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, palliative and end of life care, learning difficulties, and autism spectrum disorders. Additional specialist support is available for those living with hearing or visual impairments, making Nazareth House a versatile option for families seeking comprehensive care in the Midlothian area.
Situated in the town of Bonnyrigg, the home benefits from a community setting while offering a broad spectrum of care specialisms suited to older people with complex and varying needs.
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
13 Hillhead, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2JF
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Nazareth House, 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 Nazareth House, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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