


Glenburnie Care Home is an independent, family-owned residential care home for older people.
The home is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide dementia care maintaining a 'Very Good' grading by the Care Inspectorate in January 2026.
The care home is situated in an idyllic position within the heart of the community at Scoonie Terrace in Leven. With 23 bedrooms (all en-suite toilets with a walk-in shower), the care home...
Care Provided by Glenburnie Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Glenburnie Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Glenburnie 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
Owner
- Glenburnie Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Susanna Gormley(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2002
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (23)
Glenburnie Care Home Reviews (37)
Glenburnie Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Glenburnie Care Home has 37 reviews.
Very good staff and manager here, always make sure residents come first. Good and friendly atmosphere also very clean.
Everyone seems really good at their job. Nice surroundings and pleasant for visitors who are coming in.
Mum likes the fact that all the rooms in Glenburnie are en-suite and on the ground floor, in the previous care home her room was on the first floor, and she used the lift to get to and from the lounge/dining room, which was on the ground floor. Also, while she was there, she had to share a toilet/bathroom with about four other residents, so she likes the privacy of her own bathroom here. She also likes the fact that there are several lounge areas.
The staff are always attentive and friendly, and Mum enjoys the food here. She has made friends with some of the other residents, and has enjoyed some of the entertainment which has been going on at the home - although I think she would like more!
The home is clean, the food fresh and plentiful, staff always offering tea and toast or similar between mealtimes or if a resident is poorly and out of sorts.
The outside area has improved and inside has been redecorated.
There are scheduled activities and regular residents relatives meeting to discuss any matters of concern.
Our mum is happy here and we have peace of mind.
Thank you Jacqui for your review, I am really pleased that you have peace of mind whilst your mother is in our care.
We as a family are always made to feel welcome, staff make you aware that this is our mother's home, I recently spoke to a couple of members of staff, one said they would be happy to come into this care home if and when required and another member who had worked elsewhere commented on how at Glenburnie they really care.
The management always updates you on any changes required to her care plan, have monthly meetings for relatives, their input is very important to management, relatives have also had training on dementia and are encouraged to come for a meal with the residents in order for them to give their thoughts. Any suggestions that relatives have is taken on board and implemented if possible.
Thank you for your great review Susan, I am most pleased to hear that staff would themselves be happy with the standard of care if it were themselves receiving care, very reassuring.
My aunt has been in Glenburnie care home over 4 years and has settled in greatly.
Fab home, the staff are extremely pleasant and even helpful when visiting her. They take my elderly father and they are very helpful in assisting him in/out to the car.
No complaints and I would definitely recommend.
Having experienced this home over a period of 18 months we found the home was unable to provide the care required by my mother who had deepening dementia despite being a dementia listed Care Home. Some of the staff within the home are pleasant and tried their best and sometimes in very difficult circumstances especially when running on minimum staff and we found bank staff used on numerous occasions. We found the lack of any management cover at a weekend strange and during evening times and weekends reliance for running the home appeared to be provided by a Senior Care Assistants. We also found at times the management to be defensive and slow to act on relatives feedback. We have since had to move my mother to another home with more experience in Dementia care.
Kind courteous, efficient staff, well looked after.
Our family has been and is still going through a very tough time. Knowing mum is in a safe and comfortable environment, being cared for physically and emotionally by wonderful staff is a great comfort to us.
Lesley, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you feel your mum is being cared for very well.
My sister-in-law appears to be happy and comfortable while living in Glenburnie Care Home. She’s supported to go on short visits to the local shops and surrounding areas. The staff make her visitors feel very welcome and offer refreshments when they visit even when they appear quite busy. The manager takes time to speak to visitors and is helpful with any queries.
Thank you for your review, I am glad you feel welcome to the home. I will pass this on to the staff.
My mother has been at Glenburnie for almost 3 years. She is very happy there and is well looked after. I am very happy with the level of care she is being given. I am, however, a little concerned about the level of staff turnover recently.
I am very pleased to see that you would be extremely likely to recommend us and that you feel your mother is safe and well cared for.
Doesn't appear to be any activities or stimulation for residents. They just seem to sit and watch TV most of the time.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Always very busy, but still have time for everyone.
My family and myself are very happy with the care my mother receives - if we have an issue it gets dealt with as soon as possible that is the main thing. Staff are all very approachable when needing to ask anything about mum's health.
The care home is very clean and nicely decorated.
There is excellent communication between staff and relatives.
There is a varied choice of food and activities.
My dad can be very awkward and difficult at times but the staff look after him with kindness and patience.
I really like the cats too.
We find going into this care home a pleasant and worth while experience. The care staff are always professional and genuinely care for the residents. We go there at least once a week and will certainly continue to do so.
My father has been in a resident in Glenburnie Care Leven since April 2015. He has been treated well by all staff and carers with dignity and a professional manner at all times. When he required medical attention the staff responded promptly and also immediately contacted myself.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
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- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Glenburnie Care Home
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