
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 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
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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Scoonie House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- 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 (9.789) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Scoonie House has 61 reviews.
Meals are very good.
My room is very clean.
I like all the staff.
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!
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.
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.
Scoonie House is just great, felt at home since the first day I arrived. Would recommend it to anyone.
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.
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.
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.
I would like to think, if I ever needed another break I could come back to Scoonie House. I would recommend it to anybody.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent treatment and facilities. Warm and friendly staff.
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.
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.
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.
I am extremely happy with the care Mum received at Scoonie House and would like to use the care home again in the future.
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.
Overall a very pleasant stay. The staff were all very helpful. The room I had was lovely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I find the staff very friendly and caring. Very safe and happy with the room and confident the care will be there.
Many thanks for your positive review. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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.
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.
Nice staff.
Everyone looks after me.
It's alright.
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.
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.
Thank you, Anne, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Scoonie House. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
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.
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.
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)
Bed Vacancies
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News (53) & 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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- 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.
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