The care Mum gets is 10/10. Everyone is so friendly and caring.A M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
She has made new friends and is participating in numerous activities.Duncan W(Son of Resident/Service User)
The care Mum gets is 10/10. Everyone is so friendly and caring.A M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
She has made new friends and is participating in numerous activities.Duncan W(Son of Resident/Service User)
Located in the picturesque seaside village of Leven, Scoonie House provides residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
The Fife care home is set in a converted period property, situated in wooded grounds. Residents can enjoy quality facilities including a welcoming café, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated with en-suite facilities and...
Care Provided by Scoonie House
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 36 Service Users
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
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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
Contact Scoonie 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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Melanie MacDonald (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2001
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Scoonie House Reviews (61)
Scoonie House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Scoonie House has 61 reviews.
Very impressed with all I saw.
Never been in such a welcoming and lovely place. I feel better seeing Marlene and noticing how happy she is. Well done to all the staff.
I arrived in Scoonie House on the 21st December 2022. I was frightened went I came in. I like it here now. I do lots of things in here now. All the staff are nice. It is like home now. I am very happy here now. I am look after lovely in here.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on life at Scoonie House. It's wonderful to hear that you feel it's home and are so happy and enjoy the activities. If there's ever anything more we can do to support you, please just ask!
Scoonie House has been a great place for my mum to be, the staff are all so caring for her and also amazing for our whole family. The home has always been very clean and tidy. The most important thing is that my mum is happy there. We all see so many negative stories regarding care homes but this is the total opposite at Scoonie House. Our family can't thank the staff enough.
We're delighted that your mum is so happy with us - as you say, that's the most important thing. We really appreciate your feedback and you taking the time to share it with a review. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ever anything more we can do to help your mum or your family.
Dad came in to Scoonie House January 2026. He was welcomed warmly by staff, shown to his room and offered coffee, cake and an ice cream cone (his favourite) on arrival. Staff did their best to make him feel at home, and nothing was too much trouble. He is warm, comfortable and safe and I have found the staff to be attentive and very kind at all times. His room is well equipped ensuite, and cleaning daily. He is enjoying his food, and has the option to eat in his room or in the the dining room. I am very happy and relieved to have found Scoonie House for dad!
It's a pleasure to have your Dad with us, and we're so please that we've been able to ease some of your worries too. We're glad to see how well he's settled in to life at Scoonie House, and if there is anything else we can do to make it feel like home for him, just let us know. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
Most things are very good. The only complaint I have heard from a few of the residents is that the quality of the food and the variety is not very good.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that most aspects have been positive, and we appreciate you sharing the comments regarding food quality and variety. We take all feedback seriously and will review this with our catering team to ensure we continue to meet residents' preferences and expectations.
Accommodation very comfortable. Helpful and friendly staff. More than adequate food portions. Occasional irregularities in laundry system! Entertainments and outings - very good. Communal spaces- always tidy and clean.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you find the accommodation comfortable, enjoy the activities and outings, and feel well supported by our friendly team. We also appreciate your comments regarding the laundry and will continue to review this area to ensure the best possible service. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
My mum has settled in very well since coming to stay in the home. The staff at the home all so friendly and approachable. They are always so willing to help my mum. Nothing is ever too much hassle. With mum's visitors as well as mum. The home is so good for activities and including everyone.
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in so well and that you've found the team friendly, approachable and always willing to help. It's wonderful to know she's enjoying the activities and feeling included. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
When you arrive the staff are always very friendly and pleased to see you. My friend is very happy here and pleased with the activities as she is in a wheelchair they also do things with her. The home is very clean and the room are fine. They residents also go shopping and out to the shops.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your friend is happy, enjoys the activities, and feels included. It's wonderful to know you find the home clean and the team friendly and welcoming. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Mostly I am pleased with my mothers care. I have noticed that weekends the residents don't have any activities and are just sitting about. There is always room for improvement. New staff my not have the aptitude for caring, perhaps more training needed.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you are generally happy with your mothers care, and we truly appreciate your comments regarding weekend activities and staff development. We are continually reviewing our activities programme to ensure meaningful...
Whenever we visit (frequently) the home is clean and tidy and staff are around and friendly. Mum is also comfortable and clean and tidy. We are kept aware of what is happening socially and with regard to our mum. There are lots of visitors - youngsters and entertainers to amuse the residents and there are also lots of outings arranged to lunch clubs. Regular visits from medical staff are reassuring. The meals (and regular treats) are of a very high standard.
On behalf of the Scoonie House team, we would like to thank you for your positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your mum is receiving such great care and enjoying the social activities and outings. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Mum is still enjoying her time at Scoonie House. The facilities are top notch and well-matched by the staff working there. To know Mum has this high level of care gives us great peace of mind. The activities are varied and great for mum - Mary's meals are always a great success! All in all, I can't speak highly enough of Scoonie House and its staff.
On behalf of the Scoonie House team, we would like to thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your mum is receiving such great care and that our facilities, activities, and team have made a positive difference. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be very pleased to hear your feedback.
My father-in-law has been here now for 7 months and has settled really well. He loves being outdoors and Scoonie has been able to fulfil this through lots of activities in the garden, enabling him to access the garden when he wanted to. Also loves his trips out to local venues. Staff are very friendly, kind and caring.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your father-in-law has settled so well at Scoonie House. It's wonderful that he has been able to spend time outdoors, take part in activities in the garden, and enjoy trips out. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Everyone cared for my grandma with great pride and support. In my grandma's final days, we were overwhelmed with support and love from the carers. Nothing was a bother to them. They gave my grandma the dignity she deserved! I cannot recommend Scoonie House more. A fantastic team. My grandma loved the team and was always encouraged to be herself. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, especially during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to the whole team at Scoonie House to know that we were able to provide the care and support your grandma deserved. It was a privilege to care for her and to support your...
My mother moved here a month ago. We had reviewed 3 other local homes and this was the stand out choice. The staff are lovely and plentiful. The food according to my mother, is amazing. She is still settling in but is now coming out of her shell and is enjoying the activites immensly. There are activities which I did not see the same quality or regularity at other homes. It was a very good choice.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It really means a lot to us to know that Scoonie House feels like the right choice for your mother. We understand how big a step it is, and we're so delighted to see her starting to come out of her shell and enjoy the activities - that's exactly what we...
When the time comes this well be the place where she'll stay. Staff very caring and trusting.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so happy Mum enjoyed her time at Scoonie House - it was a pleasure having her with us. While we hope it's not needed anytime soon, we'd be delighted to welcome her back in the future. We also really appreciate your kind words about our team!
The staff have been exceptional with my sister. They have helped her settle in. Everyone is friendly and professional. They have also been a great help with me and answer any queries.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to know that your sister is feeling settled and well cared for. We're also pleased that you've felt supported and comfortable reaching out with any questions - we're always here to help. Your feedback is truly appreciated and will be shared with the whole team.
Since my parents moved into Scoonie House at end of May. I have been happy with the care that they get. It's a lovely home with enough activities to suit everyone.
Thank you for your review, we're so pleased to hear that you're happy with your parents' care at Scoonie House. Our team work hard to create fun and engaging activities that include all residents, so we appreciate your recognition of this. Thanks again for your lovely feedback.
Both my parents moved to Scoonie Care Home at the end of August 2024. Both have very different needs, my dad is physically frail but still mentally very able. My mum has dementia and has no independent mobility. From the first time I took my dad to see the home he has been treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. From the managers to the seniors, carers, and domestic staff, everyone is friendly and caring. One of the things that stands out most to me though, is how inclusive the home is. My mum would be easy to ignore. They could leave her sitting watching the TV and she'd be ok. But they don't. They encourage her to join in activities, they make a point of speaking to her and include her in conversations, and they've even had her out for lunch. My dad loves the meals, and the trips to The Bistro when visitors come in - the home's own cafe area.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're really pleased to hear how well both your mum and dad have settled into life at Scoonie. Supporting each resident as an individual is something we care deeply about, so it means a great deal to know that your dad feels respected and cared for, and...
I am very happy that my friend is living in such a comfortable care home. My first impressions of the home made me feel that my friend could settle in very well. Coming from a quite large 2-bedroomed home to having her own bedroom with toilet was just what she needed. She was very fortunate that everything in her room was brand new. The home itself is clean and odour-free. She has been there for a few months now and appears to be content. The staff are friendly and recently I attended a relatives meeting which was very informative. My friend has been taken out a couple of times which is great and has benefitted from the hairdressing facility.
Thank you so much for your review, J, it's great to hear that your friend is settling in and enjoying living at Scoonie House!
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 28 August 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? Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned? Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (57) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)
I ensure that the residents have the possibility to participate in the day-to-day running of the home to ensure that we know what’s important to them and that they’re receiving the care and attention they need.
I enjoy developing ways to promote the residents’ rights and responsibilities and provide information, advice and support not only to the residents but also to their families. I’m also creating opportunities for residents to contribute to the local community and access local services, giving them a sense of freedom and belonging.
Having been at Scoonie House since 2005, I have a vast knowledge and understanding of our home and residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scoonie House
What types of Care is Scoonie House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Scoonie House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Scoonie House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Scoonie House to the centre of Leven?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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