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Scoonie House

Windygates Road, Leven, Fife KY8 4DP
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The care Mum gets is 10/10. Everyone is so friendly and caring.A M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Scoonie House, Leven
She has made new friends and is participating in numerous activities.Duncan W(Son of Resident/Service User)
Scoonie House, Leven
Scoonie House, Leven

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... 

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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

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,450From £1,631
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,520From £1,710

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

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or 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.

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.

Tours

Onsite Tours of Scoonie HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)For same day appointments, please call the care home and they will advise on availability. Weekend appointments are also available with advanced notice. Care UK's Care Support Team will contact you to arrange a provisional appointment. Please select a preferred date and time to view the home, however, please be aware this will not be confirmed until they have been able to speak with you. Our Care Support Team will call you within 24hours to discuss your care needs and confirm the appointment.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

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)

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9.8

Scoonie House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Scoonie House has 61 reviews.

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Review from E M (Resident / Service User) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Marlene M (Resident / Service User) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Rachel E (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Isobel W (Respite Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Jane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Duncan W (Son of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ian R (Resident / Service User) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Elaine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Shona R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Irene R (Respite Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Andrew R (Resident / Service User) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J M (Relative of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Shirley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from David P (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Anne R (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Evelyn D (Partner of Resident) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 06 May 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?
    Very Good

    (5)

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

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News (50) & Events (0)

News
  • 04 Nov 2026

    Care UK is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with upcoming British comedy film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint. Ahead of the film's nationwide cinema release on November 6th, Care UK...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague has raised £310 for PTSD UK after organising a bake sale at the provider's Colchester based Support Centre, with the total boosted through Care UK's matched...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague took to the skies to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after being inspired by a resident’s determination to make a difference. Shahvez Tauqir, Customer Relations Manager...

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Awards / Recognitions (119)

  • 12 Oct 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Melanie Macdonald
Melanie MacdonaldJob Title Manager

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