Dementia Care in Edinburgh

The most reassuring care often comes from what already feels familiar. Our dementia care in Edinburgh fits gently around the routines, surroundings, and habits your loved one already knows, helping daily life feel calmer and more recognisable as memory changes. From familiar walks close to home to gentle help with personal care and household tasks, support is shaped around the individual, their pace, and the life they know best.

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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Why Home Instead?

Personalised dementia care that starts with listening

Your situation is unique – your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on their dementia training, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.

20 years of trusted experience

We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.

City & Guilds Assured dementia training

Our programme was created exclusively for Home Instead, and developed alongside key dementia specialists. We focus on caring not just for the condition, but for the person behind it.

Compassionate support for complex behaviours

We work to understand your loved one's world so we can join them in it - this helps us keep them safe and calm, provide stimulating activities, and effectively soothe challenging and complex behaviours.

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Home care in Edinburgh

Home care in Edinburgh supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.

  • Edinburgh

    We provide award winning care in Edinburgh , Leith , Newhaven , Bingham , Old Town and the surrounding areas

  • Edinburgh West

    We provide award winning care in Corstorphine , South Queensferry , Wester Hailes , Clermiston and the surrounding areas

  • Leith
  • Newhaven
  • Bingham
  • Old Town
  • Tollcross
  • Gracemount
  • Granton
  • Portobello
  • Fairmilehead
  • Craigmillar
  • Inverleith
  • Craigentinny
  • Marchmont
  • Moredun
  • Mountcastle
  • The Inch
  • Bruntsfield
  • Willowbrae
  • Liberton
  • Sciennes
  • Restalrig
  • Niddrie
  • The Grange
  • Boghall
  • Swanston
  • Prestonfield
  • Canongate
  • Brunstane
  • Newington
  • Haymarket
  • Duddingston
  • Burdiehouse
  • Fountainbridge
  • Merchiston
  • Morningside
  • Mortonhall
  • Greenbank
  • Meadowbank
  • Gilmerton
  • Broughton
  • Trinity
  • Joppa
  • Lochend
  • Northfield
  • Blackford
  • Hillend
  • Pilton
  • Lothianburn
  • New Town
  • West End
  • Abbeyhill
  • Braid Hills
  • Dumbiedykes
  • Piershill
  • Canonmills
  • Comiston
  • Alnwickhill
  • Southhouse
  • Southside
  • Damhead
  • City of Edinburgh
  • Corstorphine
  • South Queensferry
  • Scotstoun
  • Wester Hailes
  • Clermiston
  • Gorgie
  • Currie
  • Saughton
  • Muirhouse
  • Blackhall
  • Drylaw
  • Barnton
  • Dalry
  • Slateford
  • Craigleith
  • East Craigs
  • Oxgangs
  • Colinton
  • South Gyle
  • Comely Bank
  • Craiglockhart
  • Bonaly
  • Cramond
  • Murrayfield
  • Stenhouse
  • Baberton
  • Roseburn
  • Kingsknowe
  • Silverknowes
  • Juniper Green
  • Broomhouse
  • Davidson's Mains
  • Parkhead
  • Dalmeny
  • Balgreen
  • Stockbridge
  • Sighthill
  • Hermiston
  • Longstone
  • Echline
  • Dean Village
  • Cammo
  • Turnhouse
  • Blinkbonny
  • Society
  • Home Farm Cottages
  • Burnshot
  • Roddinglaw
  • Gogarbank
  • Gogar

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Edinburgh

A morning that starts the same way each day can bring real comfort, so familiar routines are kept just as they’ve always been. If your loved one has porridge and toast at the kitchen table with the radio on, that rhythm stays in place, unhurried and reassuring. Care Professionals notice these details early and build care around them, including gentle prompts for medication so it feels like part of the day rather than an interruption. Small, practical changes at home help things stay safe without changing the feel of the space. Kitchen items are kept within easy reach, and steps or transitions between rooms are kept clear so movement feels steady and confident. City & Guilds-assured training supports Care Professionals in making these everyday decisions, and Care Inspectorate regulation ensures that standards are consistently met. When getting out is part of someone’s routine, familiar places matter. A quiet walk through Princes Street Gardens or time at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can spark recognition or conversation about well-known places.

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Our Care Starts With Connection

Visits work best when there is continuity, with the same Care Professionals returning regularly and building recognition over time. That familiarity means your loved one isn’t repeatedly adjusting to someone new, which can make day-to-day support feel much more manageable. You can rest assured that support is always shaped around the individual. Because they know the person well, Care Professionals are more likely to notice small but important changes. That might be a hesitation before starting a usual task, a quieter tone than normal, or a change in appetite. These details are shared with families so they have a clearer sense of how things are developing, not just at scheduled reviews. When communication becomes difficult, Care Professionals rely on calm, simple language and give time for a response. If confusion or distress arises, they stay steady and avoid rushing or correcting, focusing instead on helping the moment settle naturally.

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Our Home Care Services

We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.

  • Hourly Home Care

    Hourly Home Care

    When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.

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  • Respite Home Care

    Respite Home Care

    We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.

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Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

Janet, Client's Family

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Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide

Paul, Client

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Our Edinburgh Team is With You Through Every Step

Changes in dementia don't happen all at once, so support is kept under regular review rather than waiting for set points. Care plans are reviewed frequently, allowing adjustments as soon as something shifts in daily life, whether that's a change in routine, new difficulty with familiar tasks, or changes in mood or energy. The aim is simple: care shifts as life changes, without losing consistency or leaving families to manage alone. When medical input is needed, our team helps coordinate GPs, pharmacists, and other professionals so everyone involved works from the same picture. This reduces repetition for families and helps keep decisions clear and joined up. You're kept informed in straightforward language, with updates explaining what's been noticed and what's been done about it. If something feels uncertain or you want to talk things through, there's always someone available to speak with, not just at review points but whenever needed.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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We deliver tailored home care to the Edinburgh community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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