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There are 40 rooms available, all with en suite facilities, where residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings to help them feel at home. Residents benefit from a garden area where they can relax and enjoy...
Care Provided by Barrogil House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barrogil House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barrogil House 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Neil Bruce (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
Visiting
- All visitors are required to sign in the fire register in case of an emergency.
Parking
- Limited car parking with approximately 14 spaces.
Barrogil House Reviews (12)
Barrogil House has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.821) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barrogil House has 12 reviews.
It's clear that the new management is working hard to make positive changes, and those efforts are starting to show. Small improvements in daily routines, cleanliness, and engagement with residents have made a noticeable difference. It's reassuring to see the home moving in such a positive direction.
Overall, it's encouraging to see the progress being made, and I hope the improvements continue. Thank you to the team for the care and effort you're putting In.
I would however like to see more activities being done with my mum. I do realise her dementia has affected her mobility, but this should not exclude her. It makes me smile seeing her picture on your social media page.
We're really pleased to hear you've noticed the positive changes in the home. Creating a comfortable, well-organised environment where residents feel supported and valued is so important to us, and it's...
There seems to be a lot more activities for the residents and more thought going into what activities are on offer
Management is also seen more within the home and easily approachable.
Thank you for your lovely feedback about Barrogil House. We are so pleased you have noticed the positive changes within the home in recent weeks. Our team has been working hard to continue upgrading areas of the home, increase the range of activities on offer, and ensure residents and families know...
My mother required care for complicated physical, psychiatric and dementia problems. Barrogil House agreed to take mum in, to see if she would settle and hopefully find a home where she would find peace of mind and body. Sadly mum continued to have increasing difficulties and did not improve despite the heroic, continuous and supportive care of staff and management. Everything that could have been done was done for mum. No other team could have done more.
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Your professional standards were exhibited from the very first day my sister arrived, and the staff at all levels had very good interaction and communication with the family. You catered for my sisters every need and helped her gently through her difficult times. I know my sister appreciated your care as she would speak about how she found the staff friendly and that she was happy with the way you treated her.
My family would like to say thank you for the respectful and dignified way you treated our sister right up to her final hour.
Thank you.
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We have been very happy with the person centred care provided. All staff showed a positive desire to make mum feel as at home as possible and her interests were considered when staff engaged with her and with us.
We are particularly grateful for the compassion and gentle care given to mum and to us as a family when it became apparent that mum was dying. The team at Barrogil were professional and sensitive to all our needs.
Thank you Team Barrogil.
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Staff always treated my mother-in-law with full respect and tried wherever possible to adapt their activities to suit her specific needs. The care that was given to her after a period of hospitalisation was nothing short of remarkable. One nurse simply wasn't going to accept the poor prognosis from the hospital and tried everything in her skills to help... in the first three days after discharge, more progress was made getting her to eat/drink than the entire time in hospital. This determination must be commended.
Overall, we will be forever grateful for the care and love shown during these three years.
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Very friendly staff. Nothing more to add.
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My only regret is that we never found Barrogil sooner. It is in a lovely, peaceful location with countryside views, and the accommodation is to a high standard and is kept scrupulously clean. But it is the professionalism and caring attitude of all the staff that really impressed me.
All the staff - nurses, carers, housekeeping, and management - treated my dad with great respect and dignity. And were very supportive of our family.
I witnessed many many acts of kindness from the staff towards various different residents during my daily visits.
I know from personal experience that it is very difficult to find a good nursing home for your loved one. But I would recommend Barrogil as being one of the best.
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My dad has Alzheimer's Disease and had to eventually go into full-time care in July of 2022. We were so lucky to find him a place in Barrogil House! He has been there for almost six months, and I could not be more impressed with the facility. The staff are all very friendly and know every resident by name and treat them so well. There is an upbeat, light atmosphere all the time, and it's never dull. They have an entertainment coordinator and often have singers and entertainers come in to keep spirits high. The rooms are very spacious, all with an ensuite shower and toilet. Cleanliness is to a high standard, and my dad is always clean and fresh when I visit. I try to visit every few days and always know he will be well taken care of when I'm not there. Meals always look tasty, and there is always a constant tea and snack service if needed. Having had a very bad experience with the emergency care home my dad went into first, Barrogil House was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended. A+.
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I just want to say how impressed and in awe of Barrogil House Care Home I am. My mum has now been a resident for over a year and I have seen her mental health improve due to the care, social interaction and safe environment and nothing is a problem. The manager and covid lead are doing an amazing job and communication is excellent. My mother's care has been outstanding and would highly recommend any family to consider this care home.
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Outstanding care home on all levels. As a retired CEO organisations reflect the values of their leaders. This home has an outstanding focus and value-driven leader. This is reflected in the staff and therefore the professional and caring way that residents are nurtured and looked after. During these challenging times, the home has coped and flourished. My aunt was 100 years old recently it was a pleasure for the family, my aunt and the staff to celebrate such a great day together.
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Very welcoming when visiting. Clean, bright and airy and very clean rooms. I am comforted to know my husband is well cared for. The staff are excellent. A very well run care home and management is excellent.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 30 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barrogil House.
Meet the Team (1)

Neil has worked in the care sector for 34 years and joined Holmes Care Group in 2022. He began his career as a Care Assistant at the age of 16, qualified as a nurse in 1998, and went on to work in care homes for many years before being appointed Home Manager in 2002.
Neil has held a wide range of leadership and support roles, including Home Manager at Methven House, Agency Manager, and supporting services through periods of change. After a short period commissioning a new build, he returned to Holmes Care Group in 2025 and is currently Interim Service Manager at Barrogil House.
He has particular interests in dementia care, care of older people, diabetes, wound care, bereavement and end-of-life care. Neil holds a Degree in Nursing and additional training in medication management, safeguarding, palliative care and leadership.
Neil is proud of the strong spirit within Barrogil House and the dedication of the team, who consistently go the extra mile to ensure residents and families remain at the heart of everything they do.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barrogil House
What types of Care is Barrogil House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barrogil House have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barrogil House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barrogil House to the centre of Kirkcaldy?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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