Scoonie House

Windygates Road, Leven KY8 4DP
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  • Scoonie House, Leven
Scoonie House is a charming Victorian home sympathetically converted to provide residential care for up to 36 elderly residents providing residential and palliative care on a permanent and short stay basis, trial stays are also available.

Located in a central yet tranquil area in the heart of the seaside village of Leven, the home is ideal for residents wishing to protect their independence, while enjoying the attention of a friendly and professional team of carers and an activities programme that promotes quality physical and emotional health.

All staff are dementia trained and work hard to establish an environment where residents feel safe and respected. This specialist training also extends to the hospitality team and chefs who are able to stimulate senses and increase creativity in the cooking and presentation of food, providing the best possible dining experience for residents living with dementia and or dysphagia.
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Care Provided by Scoonie House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

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
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500

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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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

Person in charge

  • Melanie MacDonald (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (52)

9.8

Scoonie House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Scoonie House has 52 reviews.

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Review from Mina G (Niece of Resident) published on 18 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited my uncle a few times when on holiday from Canada. The staff were all so friendly and treated us well. They were excellent with my uncle. He seems very happy every time we are here.
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Review from Robert F (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 18 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for the use of the sitting room for my father in laws Canadian visitors and myself. Can I also add how the staff make me feel very welcome when I visit on a Sunday.
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Review from Rona K (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the care offered to my mother to be at a very high standard. The staff are helpful and caring. The home manager and junior nurse have supported my mother and me throughout her stay.
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Review from I M (Niece of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent
Staff very helpful.
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Review from Irene M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been in Scoonie House for three years on the 24th January. He likes it as much now as the first day he arrived. Dad is quite content, he said that Christmas and New Year was one of the best he has ever had. He also said that all the staff work very hard to make his life comfortable. My husband
and I think it's a great home, very friendly, very clean and comfortable.
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Review from Marina S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second review of my mother's care at Scoonie House following yet another respite stay there. The staff are just wonderful to her and she is very happy there. The whole family are delighted about how she has settled to having respite stays at Scoonie House and I am delighted with all aspects
of the service. Having confidence in knowing my mother's needs are being met, allows me to holiday with my grandchildren without any worries about her being upset or difficult (which she can be). I understand that each home is different but for me when I go to Scoonie House, it feels like someone such as my Mum has arrived home as opposed to going to a home. Formality is replaced by a warm welcome. Last time I took her there she was whisked off to join others for lunch - during the short period while I took her bag to her room, she had settled to talking to others at the table to the extent she just offhandedly waved me goodbye. That is what I call a result!
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Scoonie House in October 2004. From the first day, the staff treated her with warmth and dignity. She was cared for to a high standard. The management and her team do a wonderful job and I would strongly recommend to people looking for a care home.
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Review from M R (Nephew of Resident) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scoonie is an excellent home with very friendly and helpful staff.
We have just had my aunts 100th birthday at Scoonie organised by a member of staff - a great job and provided organised publicity and visits by councillors.
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Review from Stuart W (Son of Resident) published on 22 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since last review nothing has changed. Still superb, first class staff, caring, conscientious and polite.
Keep us up to date with everything.
I have recommended Scoonie House to several friends and their parents.
No problems or complaints. Dialogue complete and friendly.
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Review from Barbara R (Relative of Resident) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A 90th birthday tea party had been arranging for the female resident, but the usual visiting hairdresser to the home was ill and my relative's hair was badly in need of styling for the 'big day'. One of the regular care staff offered her skills and on the morning of the party took time to wash and style
my relative's hair in the home's hairdressing room at no extra charge, even though the end result was every bit as good as that of a professional hairdresser: an illustration of the commitment to care of the staff at Scoonie House.
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Review from Evelyn D (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 13 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of staff assisted in the settling in of our friend, and this was achieved very quickly with their help. It is reassuring that our friend's wellbeing is obviously paramount to them as any health concerns are addressed swiftly and we are updated constantly. The staff are very caring, understanding
and patient with the residents and the excellent rapport they have with them all is evident. They are always so friendly and helpful to us and willingly give their time no matter what is asked of them or how busy they are.
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Review from Robert T (Resident) published on 12 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks for all my lovely Christmas presents and for making my Christmas special. All the best for 2016.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.789)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10 for Scoonie 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.789 for Scoonie House is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 223 Ratings = 4.789
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Scoonie House is based on 19 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 19 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: 13 Sep 2024
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?
Good (4)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Melanie

Melanie Macdonald

Job Title: Manager

Melanie is our Home Manager at Scoonie House – here’s a glimpse into her role at the home in her own words:
“I ensure that the residents have the possibility to participate in the day-to-day running of the home to ensure that they 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 for a number of years, I have a vast knowledge and understanding of our home and residents.”

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