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All of the home's public areas, including lounges and dining spaces, are located on the ground floor,...
Care Provided by Fernlea House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fernlea House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fernlea 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (36)
Visiting
- All visitors are required to sign in the fire register in case of a emergency
Parking
- Limited car parking with approximatly 8 spaces, swimming pool car park located next to Fernlea with additional spaces.
Fernlea House Reviews (26)
Fernlea House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fernlea House has 26 reviews.
Since my brother has been a resident (3 months) my family cannot speak highly enough of both management and care staff. They ensure medication and medical treatment (external - doctors, dentists, audio) is administered on time without fail. All staff communicate well and show patience and understanding. The meals are varied and healthy, no complaints from my brother speaks volumes! I and my family visit 6/7 days per week and agree that more care staff, notably at weekends would be of benefit. I'll finish by reiterating once again all staff do sterling work.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your brother has settled well into life at Fernlea House and that both our management and care teams have made such a positive impression. It is wonderful to know that the support with his healthcare needs,...
The home is always so clean and tidy and well looked after.
My gran has a new lease of life and is enjoying trips out and sitting with new friends.
Thank you so much for everything you have all done for my gran.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your gran is so happy at Fernlea House and enjoying the companionship, activities and trips out. It means a great deal to know that our team's care, kindness and dedication have helped give her a new lease of life. Your kind words...
My mum spent almost 3 years at Fernlea. She had dementia that progressed during her time there. She never wanted to be in care and although she had many good days in Fernlea, there were also times when it was a challenge for both her and the care staff. Despite that, she was always treated with care and dignity and all the staff, carers, cleaners, office staff and workmen took time to get to know her and spend time with her. While she was able to, she enjoyed many of the actiivies and trips out. The staff obviously had to ensure she was safe, but also enabled her to be herself and do her own thing whenever they could. They all have my grateful thanks for the excellent way she was cared for in her last few days. I couldn't have wished for more. I visited my mum often, and experienced the warmth and generosity of the staff when I visited. I was always welcomed, kept well informed of my mum's care and health and treated with real kindness. Thank you all.
We are very grateful for your kind words about the whole team and will make sure they are shared with everyone. It was a privilege to care for your mum and to support your family. Thank you.
I cannot praise and thank the staff enough in how they looked after mum and especially how they helped us in my mum's last weeks.
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about your mum's time at Fernlea House. We are very pleased to know that the care, activities and welcoming environment meant so much to both your mum and your family. It is especially heartening for our team to know their kindness and...
My dad has only been at Fernlea for a couple of weeks but the staff have gone out of their way to make him feel at home. He got his hair cut today and was so happy showing me on face time. We live in the US and yesterday he was wanting a glass of lemonade and I emailed to see if one if the girls could buy him a bottle at the store and literally in 5 mins I got a message from him with his bottle of lemonade! Its hard being so far away but the staff here have gone out of their way to make my dad happy and settled. I am a nurse practitioner and Natasha and her staff have been on the ball with any medical needs such as a recent blood draw and medication questions. I am so relieved and happy he is here.
It's lovely to hear...
I have had a good experience at Fernlea. I have noticed a big difference in my mum since I requested a different room for her. She is happier and more communicative. The staff are really friendly and take good care of her, myself and the rest of the family are happy with her care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It's lovely to hear that the change we've been able to put in place for your mum has made such a difference. Our manager is always available if you do have any further feedback or suggestions but in the meantime we'll be sure to share your...
Lovely place, treat people with respect, just a lovely home from home.
"A lovely home from home" - Thank you so much for such kind words. We do strive to ensure this is how our home feels for all the residents and that everyone feels respected and safe. The Fernlea Team will be pleased to hear your review, thank you.
They met all his needs whilst maintaining his independence & dignity. What an amazing place for care, our first experience and we won't forget the kindness towards Dad.
It was our absolute privilege to have cared for your dad and we are very grateful that you took the time to share his and your experience with us. Our team here at Fernlea will be touched to know their kindness made such a difference to your family's first experience of care. Thank you.
Fernlea Care Home is a truly wonderful place, and I could not recommend it highly enough. From the moment you arrive, the home feels welcoming, clean, and inviting. The environment is always well cared for and thoughtfully maintained, which creates a calm and comfortable atmosphere for residents and us as a family. What makes Fernlea so special, however, is the people who work there. The staff show genuine care, compassion, and patience every single day. They take the time to really know each resident as an individual and treat everyone with dignity and respect. My dad received the kindest attention during his time there, and it was so clear how much he valued the relationships he built, particularly with certain members of the team who went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and cared for. As a family, we always felt reassured knowing he was in such good hands. The support and kindness shown to us was also deeply appreciated. We highly recommend Fernlea.
Thank you so much for your review of Fernlea Care Home, it means a great deal to the whole team. We are incredibly proud of our team, and your comments about the compassion, patience, and dedication they showed your Dad, and your family, are genuinely appreciated. We believe that every resident...
I find Fernlea House a fantastic place, I couldn't be more happier with the care that my aunt receives. She is always clean and tidy when I visit. There are activities every day, and the residents are always happy. The staff are always on hand to answer any questions I might have and every one of them is lovely and very competent at their job.
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your aunt receives at Fernlea House. It's wonderful to know she's settled, well looked after, and enjoying the activities on offer here. Our team will also be so happy to know that you have also felt supported with any questions.
The professionalism of the staff is outstanding in Fernlea. My mother absolutely loves being in residence there and myself and family and over the moon. The constant updates on the app is amazing watching them all enjoy their activities and entertainment. We had a quiz and raffle night a couple weeks ago where my cousin came down to sing for them all and we had the residents up dancing and watching the joy in their faces was lovely. I can 100% wholehearted say that they do a wonderful job looking after their residents.
Thank you for taking the time to provide such a lovely review. We always appreciate feedback and your kind words mean so much to our team at Fernlea House.
The home is wonderful! There is a friendly welcoming atmosphere. The carers are most professional very helpful and always willing to assist - no job is too big or too small and always with a smile on their face.the home is efficiently run and kept very clean. The meals are good, varied and good sized portions. We are happy with our choice of Fernlea House.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review.
Mum went into the care home in April 2023. She was well looked after right up until she lost her fight on 27th December. The carers that were finishing their shift on the Tuesday came in to say goodbye to her which was very touching. I would like to say thanks to all the carers for all they do and what they have to put up with. They are the unsung heroes of the care service and deserve medals for their dedication.
Thank you for your kind words, and taking the time to leave a review!
The whole team at Fernlea are so brilliant, supportive and kind and it makes a very stressful time a much better experience. We are so lucky that Mum has such a wonderful team of people taking care of her. This gives us peace of mind knowing that Mum is being looked after by such a wonderful group of individuals who always go the extra mile. There is a real sense of community!
Thank you Fernlea.
Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to leave a review!
Overall, as the daughter of a resident in Fernlea, I am very happy with the level of care my mother receives. Staff are absolutely fantastic, nothing is too much for them. There is always something going on for the residents. Arts and crafts, outings, singers, themed days etc. The food is fantastic. A very food variety of food. Again they celebrate all the different occasions and provide the food to complement them too.
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My mum has been a resident there for just over two years and has received excellent care in all respects. She is always clean, smart and carefully dressed, which she always likes to be. She has always enjoyed her food and has continued to do so because the food at Fernlea is very good and very well presented.
The staff are incredible and when I say staff, I mean everyone. They are respectful, caring, and compassionate.
A friend visiting with me said,
“I think you must have to pass a kindness test to work here.”
I am always made to feel very welcome.
Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
The care she has received is amazing. The staff are patient, compassionate and always take the time to make sure my mum is comfortable and happy.
I am always made to feel very welcome whilst visiting and any questions I have are always answered honestly and in a caring manner.
There are many different types of jobs within the home, and every one of the staff works hard to maintain a lovely, positive, happy and very clean environment. My mum loves her meals too.
Thank you to everyone at Fernlea House for looking after my mum so well.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
He has been able to bring furnishings from home and his room is spacious, allowing him a sitting area within his room to watch TV and accommodate a small fridge and dining table.
The staff are nice and very approachable, allowing him to settle into the home. Any minor concerns we have raised have been dealt with promptly.
Overall, we are very happy with the standard of care he has received. There is a homely atmosphere and we always feel welcome to visit. My stepfather has had several individuals visiting him and we have received positive feedback from them all.
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Whenever I went there, I was very happy with the cleanliness and how fresh it smelt. In all those years, it has never changed. Also, the friendliness of the team and how they dealt with their residents assured me this would be the right place for my mum.
I have had no complaints and am still very grateful for how my mum is treated in the home.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
I've been visiting my life-long friend in Fernlea House Care Home for the past two years she's been there. Since new ownership, I am really impressed by the improvements made, for me especially, the new quiet room where I was able to sit with my friend, decor etc. lovely in her own room, however, windows are too high for her to see out and see what's going on. Even with dementia, this area was good for us. Thank you for making the care home a lovely place to be.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 December 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Fernlea House.
Meet the Team (1)

Laura has worked in the care sector for over 10 years and has been part of Holmes Care Group throughout her career. She joined the organisation at 18 as a Care Assistant at Roselea House, progressing to Senior Care Assistant while completing her SVQ Level 3 and PDA in Leadership and Management. In 2025, Laura joined Fernlea House as Deputy Manager before becoming Interim Service Manager in February 2026.
Laura has a real passion for dementia care and is committed to helping people living with dementia enjoy meaningful, fulfilling lives. She completed the Dementia Ambassador programme and was recognised as a runner-up in the dementia category of the Great British Care Awards.
She is particularly proud of the strong community spirit at Fernlea House, where every member of the team works together to provide truly person-centred care, regardless of their role.
Laura is committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect, enjoy meaningful activities and receive the personalised support they need to feel safe, valued and at home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fernlea House
What types of Care is Fernlea House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Fernlea House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Fernlea House?
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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Fernlea House to the centre of Lochgelly?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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