Roselea House

175 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath KY4 9DX
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  • Roselea House, Cowdenbeath
Holmes Care specialist dementia care home in Cowdenbeath featured as a finalist in the Scottish Care National Care Home Awards in November 2012. Having won the Dementia Service category in 2011, Roselea House was runner up at the Awards ceremony held on 23rd November 2012 at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel.

Roselea House has a large garden which some residents enjoy helping to keep tidy. Vegetables grown in the garden are used in the kitchen so that residents can enjoy their own produce.

Roselea House was runner up in the Care Home Design Award category at the May 2010 Awards.

The home opened in April 2010, having been converted to care specifically for residents with dementia type illnesses. It is considered to be at the forefront of dementia care provision. Roselea House has 20 large single occupancy rooms, all en-suite with showers, in a single storey building.

During the planning of the refurbishment, advice was taken from Stirling University Dementia Services Development Centre and incorporated into the interior design features to provide solutions for people with dementia. Some of the features are:

-Dementia signposting, including 3D tactile signposting.
-Individual memory boxes on bedroom doors.
-3D tactile memory murals.
-Non-intrusive call bell system with sensory activated lighting in bedrooms.

The principal aim was to provide a care home with a real family atmosphere for all residents, while maintaining respect for their privacy, individual rights, independence and freedom of choice.

All staff undergo specialist training delivered by Holmes Care – Holmes Care own training division in order to provide sensitive and appropriate care. Using a person-centred approach, based on leading theory in current dementia care practice, residents will receive a high level of attention and supervision based on their individual needs and wishes.
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Care Provided by Roselea House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1469 – £1822

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Roselea House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Roselea 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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Roselea House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ruth Goodman (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (20)

Parking

  • Onsite car park - free

Roselea House Reviews (17)

9.6

Roselea House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Roselea House has 17 reviews.

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Review from Linda L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Roselea on 30th September 2025. She had been in hospital for 3 months and we could no longer give her the care she needed. Roselea was our first choice. I wasn't sure about her moving to a nursing home but I now couldn't be happier. She has settled in well, everybody so kind and helpful
and can't do enough for her. She is well addressed, well fed and well loved after. Great.
Reply from Clare Cogan Turner, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled so well at Roselea, especially after such a difficult period in hospital. It means a great deal to the team to know their kindness and care have helped make this transition easier for you both. Knowing she is comfortable and well looked after is exactly what we hope for every resident. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
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Review from G B (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family of a new resident we have found the staff to be extremely welcoming knowledgeable, friendly and caring, only my mother as a new resident, but us as a family have been supported throughout the whole process. Mum is well looked after and is very safe and the facilities and activities are first
class.
Reply from Clare Cogan Turner, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you so much for sharing such kind words. We're delighted to hear that both your mum and your family have felt so well supported since joining us. Our team take great pride in making every new resident and their loved ones feel welcome, and it's lovely to know this has made a difference. We're so pleased your mum is settling in well and enjoying the care, facilities and activities we provide.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea is a warm and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The staff are always attentive, kind and compassionate. Mum settled in very quickly when she moved in 2 years ago. Anyone who visits mum comments positively on the size of her room and how nice the home is. We are kept informed
about mum's welfare, and any issues are always dealt with quickly. We are confident that mum is safe and well cared for at Roselea, can't ask for anything more in the face of how awful the disease dementia is.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words about Roselea. We're so pleased to hear that your mum settled in well and that you feel confident in the care she receives. It's lovely to know her room and the home itself make a positive impression on visitors. Our team truly values your trust, and we're grateful for your support as we continue to care for your mum with compassion and respect. Thank you again.
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Review from Lorraine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea House caring and management staff are all so friendly and helpful. Mum appears to have a great relationship with everyone as well, which is great to see when we visit. They regularly review her health an needs and advise us of any changes.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind feedback. We're very pleased to hear that your Mum is settling in well at Roselea House. It's great to know that our team's efforts to build strong, trusting relationships and provide consistent, person-centred care are making a meaningful difference. Regular communication with families is a priority for us, so we're glad to hear you feel well-informed. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team.
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Review from John C (Husband of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Not an easy time for the family. Everyone was most impressed with the standard of care. Enquiries were always met with courtesy and knowledge of the resident. Overall- outstanding service.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you so much for your kind words. We understand how difficult these times can be for families, and we're truly grateful that you entrusted Roselea House with your wife's care. Our team work hard to create a warm environment for all so they will bevery pleased to hear how their commitment to care and providing ease for you as a family has made a difference. Thank you.
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Review from Janice M (Wife of Resident) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to health issues I have been unable to visit my husband as often as usual. But, staff, including domestic and kitchen, have gone out of their way to assure me that he is quite settled and they are keeping "an eye" on him. Especially as he has been, temporarily moved into another room. As urgent
repairs were req'd in his. It is very reassuring to me that this level of care is normal for the staff in Roselea. To give to all residents choosing Roselead has been the best thing I can ever have done for my husband.
Reply from Clare Cogan Turner, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you so much for your kind words. We understand how difficult it can be when health concerns prevent regular visits, but we're so pleased that you have found reassurance in the communication provided by our team at Roselea. It means a great deal to us that you feel confident in our care of your husband and our whole team will continue to provide their very best care and support every day. Thank you for choosing Roselea, and for sharing your lovely feedback.
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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Roselca in February and I can speak highly enough of the care that has been given to settle her in and the support given to the entire family. Every member of the team has taken time to get to know her and nothing is a problem.
Mum loves her trips out and about but is also delighted
to return to her "lovely room." Thank you for all you do.
Reply from Clare Cogan Turner, Communications at Roselea HouseThank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well at Roselea and is enjoying her trips and her lovely room. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to make her feel at home and to support your whole family have been appreciated. We're proud of the dedication shown by everyone here to provide the very best care. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's ever anything else we can do.
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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea House is a very caring home with lovely staff who cannot do enough to help. As my father is blind as well as having dementia I have found the staff to be very understanding and caring and are always trying to involve him in activities even though he is not very sociable (he cannot accept he
is blind and is somewhat embarrassed). It is a pleasure to visit as everyone is so friendly.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for the lovely comments, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea is a great care home. It is small, and I feel that the residents are cared for very well as the staff have time to spend with each one. Nothing is too much for them as they are very obliging.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review!
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Review from Emma C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been highly impressed with the care my parents have received at Roselea House. All the staff are very kind, friendly and helpful. There is a lovely atmosphere within the home with lots of chats and laughter. The dining room works well and the food/chef are great. I am delighted to have found
a home where my parents are happy together, safe and well cared for.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words, we all appreciate the great feedback!
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Review from Hillary F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although Mum had only a short time at Roselea, I feel the staff knew Mum very well.
We got to know the staff very well, and Mum was well cared for. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept us well informed.
Lovely big rooms, which enabled us to make Mum's room look just like her wee flat, which
helped settle Mum in her new surroundings.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Service Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Linda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Roselea House is always welcoming. It has an excellent team of professional and caring staff who have an excellent understanding of Mum's needs. It is a friendly and comfortable environment. Mum settled in quickly 2 years ago and it is being well cared for. The large single room with an en-suite allows
Mum to be treated with dignity.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Service Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea House is wonderful and I am delighted my father lives here. The staff are caring, kind and compassionate. They look after my father so well using good humour and endless patience. I cannot think of a better place, for him to live in and have recommended Roselea to other people.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Service Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Sandra L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate all the staff at Roselea House highly enough for the care and compassion my dad is shown every day.
Last week it was Dad's birthday and the staff couldn't have done more to help us celebrate with Dad and make us feel included as they always do.
Thank you to every member of the Roselea
House team. You are amazing!
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Service Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Barry C (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Roselea House looks and smells nice. With only twenty bedrooms it never feels crowded and staff ratios feel appropriate. Staff are caring and attentive and treat everyone with dignity, kindness and patience. They spend time with individual residents, helping them feel involved.
Residents can choose
whether to be in a communal area or in their room. Communal meals are a happy event with a choice of food and drink and a pleasant atmosphere. Food is good quality, appetising and genuine efforts are made to suit everyone’s tastes.
Roselea’s manager, has been extremely helpful and supportive since our first meeting. The staff seem happy and motivated.
Mum always feared care homes but now she talks and laughs her way through every day and seems to have a great relationship with everyone in Roselea House.
For the first time in a long time I now get a full night sleep knowing mum is happy, settled and well looked after. Roselea House easily dispels the fears so many have of care homes.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Service Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from B G (Wife of Resident) published on 20 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care and treatment my husband is getting. All the staff are very kind and caring.
Reply from Ruth Goodman, Home Manager at Roselea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Pamela H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is simply outstanding. It is a small unit with 20 beds - and I believe this allows a great relationship to develop between the staff and residents. We have had a difficult transition with my gran due to her not accepting - or remembering! - that she has Alzheimer's. I cannot fault the way
the staff have supported her and all of the family - in fact quite the opposite as they've gone out of their way to help, even to visiting gran on their days off! The rooms are all lovely and bright and very clean. There is afternoon tea each weekday and visits out each week on the bus. Any concerns or questions are quickly dealt with and nothing is ever a problem to ask about. The staff are an amazing team from the fab manager who always makes time to talk when she's there, to the domestic staff, and all the levels in between. My gran has been to some other homes for respite and none of them are up to this level.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.592)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10 for Roselea House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.842 for Roselea House is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.842
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Roselea House is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.75
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 22 Jan 2025
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?
Not Assessed (0)
How well is care and support planned?
Not Assessed (0)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Ruth

Ruth Goodman

Job Title: Service Manager Joined: 2020

Ruth has worked in the care sector for 39 years and has been part of Holmes Care Group for the past four years. She began her career at 17 within the NHS in the Shetland Isles, spending over 20 years working in psychiatry and developing a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centred care.


After moving to Fife, Ruth progressed through senior and deputy management roles before becoming Service Manager at Roselea House in 2020. She has a strong passion for dementia and end-of-life care and is committed to creating calm, supportive environments that promote dignity, reassurance and meaningful engagement.


Ruth holds SVQ Levels 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care, a PDA in Leadership and a Care Services Leadership and Management qualification (SCQF Level 10). She is proud of Roselea House’s consistently high inspection results and its warm, homely atmosphere as a small, purpose-built 20-bed dementia home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roselea House

What types of Care is Roselea House registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Roselea House have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Roselea House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Roselea House to the centre of Cowdenbeath?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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