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Balnacarron Care Home

116 Hepburn Gardens, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9LT
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Balnacarron is a happy home and is on the side of residents and familiesL G(Son of Resident/Service User)
Balnacarron Care Home, St Andrews
Balnacarron Care Home, St Andrews
Balnacarron Care Home, St Andrews

At Balnacarron Care Home, located in the beautiful town of St Andrews, the team provide personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.

Balnacarron boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each meal is an enjoyable experience for every resident and visitor to the home....  

Care Provided by Balnacarron Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,274From £1,402
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,274From £1,402

Contact Balnacarron Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Olga Jankovska (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (33)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)

Balnacarron Care Home Reviews (58)

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9.8

Balnacarron Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Balnacarron Care Home has 58 reviews.

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Review from R F (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 27 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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A good atmosphere and is well-managed.

A levelled garden would make an enormous difference to the quality of residents' lives, including my brother-in-law. They could enjoy the fresh air and a lovely outside space. Research does make it very clear that being in the air, sunshine and nature are all valuable with particular references to dementia.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Balnacarron Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback about Balnacarron. It is very unfortunate that our outside space is on a slope and there is very little we can do to make this accessible to our residents. I would like to reassure you that we take every opportunity to encourage and support our residents to spend time outside in the sunshine and will often visit the local parks and beaches.

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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Safe environment for patients with heart and dementia problems. Kindly staff, always making one feel they have all the time in the world for you even though they are very busy. Good, regular meals.

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Review from Douglas Y (Friend of Resident) published on 12 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have found the staff friendly and helpful.

Have been very obliging at catering requests.

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Review from L G (Son of Resident) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My Mum has been a resident of Balnacarron since August 2020 - she was admitted during lockdown and the first year of her residence was tough with limited visiting and additional pressures on the staff and residents. The overall service then was very good, but not excellent, and the home faced issues trying to get a permanent manager in place.
Since the appointment of the new Home Manager at the beginning of this year the home has moved into the 'excellent' bracket. The Manager leads from the front and is highly organised, which has given the staff a boost, and reassurance to the residents.
The Activities Coordinator should also be mentioned - she gives her role 110% and brings the light of happiness into tired eyes, as she encourages residents to actively participate in events and activities.

Balnacarron is a happy home and is on the side of residents and families when dealing with the enhanced bureaucracy that has resulted from the pandemic.

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Review from P G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident for five months. I have found all the staff to be caring and supportive to mum and to me as her health has deteriorated.

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Review from I L (Wife of Resident) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The way you are made to feel is so welcoming and friendly. The care they get is outstanding and always spotlessly clean.

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Review from W M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Difficult to review as I have not been inside since March. However, my father seems very well cared for and the staff understands his needs. Any concern has been passed on to me and the doctor has been called for with any health concerns. I feel the home has been very proactive in keeping COVID at bay and am very appreciative of that. Unfortunately, the entertainment officer has been absent since the start of lockdown, but there is now a new one and things are happening again.

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Review from David M (Husband of Resident) published on 5 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found my wife settled and I think quite happy and more chatty than I have experienced in the past few months. She seemed quite content in herself and able to talk a little about the past.

I have appreciated being able to visit indoors as my wife did not cope with being outside in the garden. Staff were very caring and considerate.

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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mu has just been in Balnacarron for three weeks and is now at the end of life stage. The management and all staff are excellent. Nothing is too much bother, in attendance at all times making Mum as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Louise R (Resident / Service User) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is very comfortable. Very friendly. Nice staff.

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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Balnacarron Care Home for around six weeks and I think she is settling in well. This is due to the friendly and efficient staff and management team who work there. The very pleasant surroundings and the lovely, cheery atmosphere. My mother is enjoying the nutritious meals, excellent care and attention and she has a comfortable room, kept bright and clean. She is enjoying the games entertainment especially the music. Well done and thank you to all Balnacarron staff and management!

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Review from P M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Father in Law stayed in the Balnacarron for almost 2 1/2 years. He settled in immediately thanks to the homely and welcoming atmosphere provided by all of the staff. He had a quirky sense of humour and was always ready with a response to the banter with the staff. When his health deteriorated, and it became clear that he would not recover, staff could not have done more to support both him and us, his family. The Balnacarron became part of his family too and he was cared for with fondness. Humour and a lot of heart, going above and beyond for his comfort. They are a truly wonderful and committed team and it was a privilege to have them care for my Father in Law to his final breath. Wonderful people. Forever grateful!

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Review from Dennis A (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff very friendly so Mum is well looked after and we have no worries.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely people, very helpful, lots of care.

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Review from S F (Wife of Resident) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful place, very nice staff, would definitely recommend.

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Review from Thomas W (Resident / Service User) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone is very helpful.

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Review from Robert L (Cousin of Resident) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I can only describe my experience in relation to my cousin.

He seems settled and reasonably happy and cared for.

The home looks clean and well maintained.

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Review from Frederick C (Resident / Service User) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent attention, staff, facilities and care.

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Review from Thomas S (Friend of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend spent nearly a year in this home and was looked after exceptionally well. The staff treated him with great respect and dignity.

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Review from Robert L (Resident / Service User) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Can't find fault with staff or facilities, everything is satisfactory. I wouldn't think twice about recommending it to anyone else. Good management and team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 04 March 2026
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our leadership?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our staff team?
    Very Good

    (5)

  • How good is our setting?
    Good

    (4)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Good

    (4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.View Latest Report

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News (14) & Events (0)

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  • 23 Dec 2025

    On Friday 19th December 2025, Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, visited HC-One Scotland’s Balnacarron Care Home in St Andrews, Fife to recognise the home’s commitment to exceptional care...

  • 13 Oct 2025

    Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Balnacarron Care Home, in St Andrews, Fife, were delighted to welcome two special visitors on Monday 6th October, when Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North...

  • 04 Jun 2025

    HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: HC-One

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