SERVICE DETAILS
Erskine Edinburgh Care Home opened in 2002 and is situated in Gilmerton in the heart of the local community.
The purpose built home provides 24 hour care for 40 residents with nursing needs and for people living with dementia.
A wide range of services and activities are available to all residents. Residents are free to participate in all activities that interest them and support their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Care:
- 24 hour nursing care
- Care for people living with dementia
- Daily social activities
- Social events and outings
- Physiotherapy
- Speech & language therapy
- Dental care
- Podiatry
Facilities and Activities:
- Wi-Fi available in bedrooms
- Relaxing landscaped gardens, with all weather activities area. Close proximity to public transport and local shops
- Large communal activity area for concerts etc (The Robertson Trust Room)
- Daily social activities programme with Activity Co-ordinators
Other Services:
- Hairdresser
- Banking Facilities
- Library
- Chaplaincy
Moving in and Eligibility
The following people are eligible to apply for care in an Erskine home if they have been assessed by a Social Worker as being in need of nursing care
- Personnel who have served either as a Regular or on National Service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force, and therefore eligible to apply for an Armed Forces Veterans badge. This includes volunteers and regular reserves
- Ex members of the Merchant Marine who were deployed on active service
- Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Members of the Home Guard
- The current spouse of those listed above
- The widow/widower of any of the above, unless the spouse has remarried
Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our eligibility requirements.
Anyone applying for admission to an Erskine home should first contact the Moving In Team, who will provide advice on the appropriate procedure.
Moving in Enquiry Form...
Please see https://www.erskine.org.uk/get-support/our-care-homes/moving-in/moving-in-enquiry-form.
