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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 £1,450From £1,631

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.

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 £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

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 (9.789) out of 10, based on 20 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 Card
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Have settled in very well.
Meals are very good.
My room is very clean.

I like all the staff.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you for your review; feedback from our residents is so important to us, and we're delighted that you have settled in and enjoyed living at Scoonie House, we're happy to have you here!

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Review from A M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum settled in from day one of arriving.
The care Mum gets is 10/10.
Everyone is so friendly and caring.
The building is clean and well-maintained.
Mum's room is a home-from-home.

Food is excellent and nice to have choices.

Reply from Home Manager, at at Scoonie House

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're glad your mum has settled in well and is enjoying living in our home. We'll share your lovely comments with our team.

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Review from Marlene M (Resident / Service User) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Scoonie House is just great, felt at home since the first day I arrived. Would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Home Manager, at at Scoonie House

Thank you for your lovely comments; we're so glad that you feel at home at Scoonie House! Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from Rachel E (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Sadly my mother passed away in Scoonie on 8th June 2024. I cannot thank the manager and her whole team enough for everything they did during the time my mum was with them, they all went above and beyond to make my mum's time enjoyable. My mum loved every one of the staff. She had a lovely room and everything she needed, and her passing was done with dignity and respect. I would highly recommend Scoonie to anyone. With all my thanks.

Reply from Home Manager, at at Scoonie House

Thank you for your caring words and recognition of the whole team at Scoonie House, especially at this difficult time for you all. The care, services and support we provided as a team for your mother and whole family is extremely important to us, we miss her too and our care is always from the heart. Thank you again, we will ensure the team receive your feedback.

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Review from Isobel W (Respite Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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It was my first experience of living in a care home and I must say, what a very nice time I had. It was like a wee holiday for me and gave my daughter and son-in-law a wee break too.

I would like to think, if I ever needed another break I could come back to Scoonie House. I would recommend it to anybody.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

We are very grateful for your review of Scoonie House. We are so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience following your recent short stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon for a visit or short stay should you need it. We will pass your kind words on to the whole team at Scoonie House.

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Review from Jane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am so grateful to everyone in the Scoonie House Care Home team who cared so beautifully for my mother. She died content, at peace and I do believe felt loved by her carers. I could not have asked for more. Thank you so much.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you for your review and recognition of the team at Scoonie House. We are very sorry for your loss; we hope we made your mother's time here as peaceful as possible. We would like to thank you for your words of kindness, which are very much appreciated. The team will be touched to hear your feedback.

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Review from Duncan W (Son of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since my mum moved into Scoonie House her quality of life has improved beyond measure. She has made new friends and is participating in numerous activities. All of the care staff behave with the utmost professionalism.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Scoonie House. We are also delighted to hear she is making new friends and enjoys the activities. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the whole team.

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Review from Ian R (Resident / Service User) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent treatment and facilities. Warm and friendly staff.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you, Ian, for your review of Scoonie House. We would like to thank you for your words of kindness which are very much appreciated. Individual care of our residents is of upmost importance to us. The team at Scoonie House will be delighted to hear your words of support, we hope you continue to enjoy your stay.

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Review from Elaine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has just spent 2 weeks of respite care with you. On behalf of myself and my family, we would like to thank you all for the care she received. It also enabled my dad to have a well-needed rest which helped him so much.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

Elaine, thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us and we are glad your mum had such a good stay with us enabling your dad to have a well-deserved break. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from Shona R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely happy with the care Mum received at Scoonie House and would like to use the care home again in the future.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you Shona for your kind words and recognition of the team at Scoonie House. Your mum was a joy to care for and we welcome her back any time. Your comments will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Irene R (Respite Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall a very pleasant stay. The staff were all very helpful. The room I had was lovely.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

Irene, on behalf of the Scoonie House team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure to have you come and stay with us. Thank you again for your review.

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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I regard Scoonie House to be an excellent care home. My association with the staff has been exceptional, and the needs of residents are taken on board. My mother has been cared for within Scoonue House for six-plus years, and I haven't any concerns that have not been dealt with to my satisfaction. I would rate this care home with a 9/10.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

Sarah, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mother is receiving such great care at Scoonie House. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from Andrew R (Resident / Service User) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having been in the care home for almost three months now, I am settling into the routine. I am more relaxed and settled in the knowledge that carers and helpers are always on hand should I require assistance.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Andrew, thank you for your review and positive comments regarding Scoonie House and the team who works hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff were good at getting my mum settled, she was really unhappy when she was put in the home, but now when you see her, she looks happier than she has for a long time. Her mental health has also improved because she is doing things and has people to speak to.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

On behalf of the Scoonie House team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear you have seen such an improvement in your mum; the care, services and support we deliver as a team to you all are extremely important to us. I will share your comments with the team.

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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are kind, caring and considerate of Mum's needs. They always contact the family if any problems with Mum's health, and I can phone at any time for updates. The lounge is comfortable and had a revamp. Chairs are more comfortable. Mum's room ok, but could do with a bit of TLC, but this could be due to the fact she doesn't like change and sleeps a lot during the day.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you for your lovely comments regarding the care given to your mum at Scoonie House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from J M (Relative of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the staff very friendly and caring. Very safe and happy with the room and confident the care will be there.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Many thanks for your positive review. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Shirley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, I was pleased with the care Mum received. Some repairs in her room weren't dealt with. I feel more could be done to stimulate residents.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Shirley, many thanks for your review. Your comments have been passed on to the team, and if you would like to discuss anything in more detail, please get in touch. We always welcome feedback and suggestions on where we can add to our residents’ experience at Scoonie House.

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Review from David P (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good place to live.
Nice staff.
Everyone looks after me.

It's alright.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

We would like to thank you for your words of kindness, David, which are very much appreciated. All comments will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Anne R (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Comfortable rooms, enabling my husband to be with me. Staff and carers are good, but nights need training on stroke survivors. Meals find with choices and plenty to eat. On the whole, very clean and comfortable.

Reply from Home Manager, at Scoonie House

Thank you, Anne, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Scoonie House. Your comments will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Evelyn D (Partner of Resident) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Scoonie has become a home from home for my partner. The staff are caring, considerate and kind, and every day, in some way, go well beyond their remit. The residents are treated with respect, love and kindness. Every member of staff is approachable - management included with exceptionally high standards. Scoonie is well kept, exceptionally clean and fresh. The decor etc is good. I’ve been made to feel welcome when I visit and allowed to spend time, and have lunch occasionally with my partner. When the time comes for me to go into care, then I’ve instructed those concerned to make sure I go into Scoonie. This is a first-class, caring home which I would highly recommend.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Scoonie House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Evelyn! We're happy to hear that your partner is receiving such great care at Scoonie House and that it is considered a home from home. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the whole team, and I am sure they will be as thrilled as I am.

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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)

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  • 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...

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  • 23 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
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  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Melanie Macdonald
Melanie MacdonaldJob Title:Manager

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.

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