Strathview Care Home provides residential and residential dementia care for up to 25 elderly people, including trial stays, short stay and convalescent care, as well as long-term care. The purpose-built home has a real ‘home from home’ atmosphere and is ideally situated close to the shops and amenities of Auchtermuchty. Strathview’s location also affords wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
Care Inspectorate rated Strathview ‘Good’ across all categories in October 2017.
The dedicated care team work closely with residents, their families and loved ones, to ensure that each person’s care needs are understood and met. Just as importantly, the activities coordinator takes the time to learn about each person’s life history, working with that individual to ensure they are able to live as active a life as they wish. The home keeps strong links within the local community, taking pride in the reputation its skilled and compassionate services have achieved.
Packages include respite and convalescent care, with trial stays available and an open visiting policy.
Group: Caring Homes Group
Person in charge: Margaret Choudry (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Fife Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 25 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Bipolar/Manic Depression • Cancer Care • Colitis & Crohn's Disease • Epilepsy • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 25
Rooms with ensuite WC: 25
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Wheelchair access • Ground Floor Accommodation only • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Inspectorate* Report on Strathview: click here
* Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.
The Review Score of 9.5 (maximum of 10) for Strathview is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Strathview in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.471 for Strathview is calculated as follows: ( (87 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.471
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Strathview is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 5 positive Reviews (25 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 5 Reviews ÷ 5 Target = 1.000
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Strathview has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.471) from 13 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sally R (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 23 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
I feel that my Mum, who has dementia and is not mobile independently, is in the right place to receive the care she needs. The staff are helpful, positive and always have Mums needs foremost in their minds.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Betty K (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 20 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Mum has been resident for a long time and can be very difficult. I have nothing but praise for all staff whatever post they are in. They keep residents clean and the food is good.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Joyce J (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 11 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
The most important thing in a care home is the professionalism of the staff. The staff in Strathview are excellent.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Barbara J (Resident) on Wednesday 11 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
More variety in food. Most staff are excellent.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Likely
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Elaine O'Mara, Home Manager at Strathview responded to this review on 24 Apr 2018:
We really appreciate your feedback. At Strathview we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities and are very pleased that you have a positive impression of our team and the high quality care they provide. Our Head Chef and the team have many years of cooking experience and craft their nutritionally balanced menus using local produce, and are guided by the feedback provided to them from our residents during their regular hospitality meetings and individual care plans. We always welcome the opportunity to review and improve upon what we offer and hope you will share your thoughts with us in the home.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Marina S (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 5 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
My mother had stayed at a 'sister' home of Strathview (Scoonie House) which my mother was very happy to return to for respite However, there were no respite places available which resulted in my contacting Strathview for her 20 day period of respite. Both homes are excellent which to me says a lot about the Caring Homes Group. Their staff are obviously well selected and trained appropriately. Regarding Strathview in particular my mother loved the views from the window and could not praise the staff highly enough. My mother was there over Xmas and was made very happy. When I or my brother were visiting we both commented on the the staff being exceptionally pleasant and the home well run. I had reason to 'phone today about a financial aspect of my mother's care which I had been reluctant to pursue as all the staff had been so kind to my mother. I need not have worried - I could not have had a better response to my call. Five stars+ from a very happy reviewer.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Tom D and Margaret (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 17 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
All the care staff are friendly and approachable. I find the level of care given to my parents to be very good. I know the home has been understaffed and the staff have been stretched a bit lately. Hopefully, when the positions are filled it will make it easier for everyone. The residents have missed out slightly on their activities whilst the coordinator was going through further training. On the whole very happy with the home.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lesley M (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 6 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
The staff are always informative, professional and friendly. They are always aware where my parents are and what they have been doing. We get regular updates on the health of my mum and dad.
There always seems to be plenty of organised activities. The home is always spotlessly clean.
I am safe in the knowledge that my mum and dad are being well catered for.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C A (Cousin of Resident) on Thursday 5 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
Relative is comfortable and feels he has confidence in the staff. Staff always pleasant and helpful.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Morag W (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 29 December 2016. Relates to December 2016.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Susan S (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 28 December 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Welcoming and friendly staff, good security. Choice of rooms for socialising including a quiet room for those who might prefer this. Lovely garden area with a bird feeder. I am unable to visit my mum often. The care home manager sought me out on my visit and with mum present gave me an update on her care package and general well being.
Mum is very well looked after and always looks comfortable, well presented and at ease with the staff. Her room is attractive and overlooks the garden.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Pat G (Friend of Resident) on Friday 9 December 2016. Relates to November 2016.
I visit Strathview every week. I find all the carers without exception very understanding of those in their care. I myself have been involved with caring for the elderly so I have a good idea of what is required. Compassion, patience and above all a sense of humour! I find the atmosphere in Strathview very calming and friendly. This has a very positive effect on the residents and staff alike.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Evelyn G (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 9 December 2016. Relates to November 2016.
Excellent care given to my mother. Friendly and caring atmosphere.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Susan (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 7 March 2016. Relates to April 2015.
Mum had visited Strathview on two occasions and the experience was really positive. However, when Mum stayed there in April 2015 I had a few concerns. When I visited a few days into her stay I was concerned to find her hair had obviously not been washed since her arrival which staff told me was because her shampoo had not been packed. Whilst I'm not sure this is true, in any case, I would reasonably expect the staff to either use some spare shampoo, or to have contacted my father to request some! More concerningly, the staff seemed to be quite stressed. The manager looked as if she really couldn't be bothered to speak with me and one staff member told me "I'm glad we're not fully booked here because it's bad enough as it is." She told me they were really short staffed. Perhaps someone was off sick and it was a one-off experience; however the situation just didn't leave me feeling assured that my Mum was receiving the best care and so we decided to use another home for future respite.
How likely would you be to recommend Strathview? Unlikely
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Bed Vacancies
posted 08 May 2018
Please call 0808 223 5538 or email enquiries@caringhomes.org for further information about current bed vacancies at Strathview.
February 2018
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Date: Friday 17 Nov 2017
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December 2016
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Date: Thursday 15 Dec 2016
November 2016
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Date: Tuesday 29 Nov 2016
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Date: Wednesday 16 Nov 2016
February 2016
Job Title: Registered Manager
Joined: 2000
Description:
Margaret Choudry is the Home Manager at Strathview, having been with Caring Homes for over ten years.
Margaret was previously responsible for the management of our sister home in Alloa, Beechwood Park, and before that was the Home Manager at Cabarfeidh Care Home.
Before becoming a Home Manager, Margaret provided professional nursing care to elderly people with Caring Homes. She is also a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, and spent ten years working in Acute Psychiatry with the National Health Service.
Margaret finds the role of managing Strathview rewarding, stimulating and satisfying, as every day brings a fresh challenge. She has additional qualifications in Dementia Care, Palliative Care and Promoting Nutrition in Older People (to name a few).
Professional development remains one of Margaret’s key focusses, ensuring that her Care Team get access to the on-going training they need to deliver high quality services for residents at Strathview.
Margaret has a passion for promoting person-centred care for each resident in her home, which she strongly believes enhances the quality of life for all who reside at Strathview.
Her ethos is to treat others as she would like to be treated, encapsulating dignity and respect at all times.