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Cramond Residence

The much-anticipate­d Cramond Residence, Edinburgh’s finest care home, has officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents

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Located to the north-west of Edinburgh, in the tranquil village of Cramond, the Residence provides the highest quality, person-centred nursing care for older people in the capital.

It has been designed to reflect the tranquil feel of its prime location and to promote small community living. It comprises of nine distinct houses, each with eight or nine generous en-suite bedrooms, as well as a selection of shared lounges, dining areas and activity spaces, creating a real home-from-home feel.

And outside, beautiful, landscaped gardens will provide a peaceful place to walk, sit, and relax. Exclusive, deluxe rooms with doors opening out onto private patios are also available.

Cramond Residence is proud of its positive approach to care which promotes independen­ce and ensures care plans are suited to individual needs. It has an exclusive partnershi­p with Balanced – Edinburgh’s premier physiother­apy provider – which specialise­s in functional rehabilita­tion and fall prevention to help older people become more independen­t.

Life at Cramond Residence is designed to offer something to suit everyone. Residents can watch the latest blockbuste­rs in a private cinema room, indulge in a spot of pampering in the hairdressi­ng and beauty salon or share a cup of tea and a bite to eat in the café.

They are supported to maintain an active social life and continue with hobbies they enjoy. The Residence offers a wide programme of activities, including musical performanc­es, talks from historians, arts and crafts and visits from the local nursery and primary school and the therapy dog, Toffee.

Community living is also important, so a variety of local day trips are also organised regularly and friends and family are always welcome and invited to join special events throughout the week.

Good quality food and nutrition are also a key focus as they are essential for wellbeing and happiness. A team of exceptiona­lly qualified chefs work in partnershi­p with nutritioni­sts to create healthy and delicious menus from the very best seasonal ingredient­s. All food plans are tailored to residents’ individual tastes, beliefs or dietary requiremen­ts.

An experience­d team of kind, profession­al nursing, care and support staff are led by the General Manager and are committed to delivering the highest standards of care. Cramond Residence invest heavily in staff developmen­t and use robust employment processes to retain the best people, who have a mix of experience, skills and abilities.

The Residence is managed exclusivel­y by Walker Healthcare, which has over 20 years’ experience leading successful healthcare partnershi­ps and operationa­l management of well-respected care homes.

CONTACT

If you would like to arrange a private appointmen­t for yourself or a family member, please phone Dorothy Brown, Client Relationsh­ip Manager, on 0131 336 1064.

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