Fernlea House

19 Wallsgreen Road, Cardenden, Lochgelly KY5 0JF
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Fernlea House Residential Care Home in Cardenden was originally built in the early 1900s, Fernlea House has undergone two major extensions since its conversion into a care home. Despite these expansions, the home retains a warm, homely atmosphere and is regularly redecorated and refurbished to maintain a pleasant and modern living space for residents.

All of the home's public areas, including lounges and dining spaces, are located on the ground floor, offering easy access to the home's beautiful, mature garden areas through patio doors. Bedrooms on the upper floor are accessible via a lift, ensuring all areas are reachable for those with mobility needs.

Nestled at the heart of Cardenden, Fernlea House enjoys close proximity to both the local community and scenic country park walks, providing residents with a peaceful and enriching environment.

In addition to enjoying the surrounding area, residents have ample opportunities for engagement and activity. Regular outings to local shops, shows, and other points of interest are available via the home's minibus. Back at the home, residents can participate in a wide range of activities, from exercise classes to reminiscence sessions, arts and crafts, and games. Live concerts and performances from professional entertainers are also a regular highlight at Fernlea House.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £882 – £1224
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £882 – £1224
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £882 – £1224
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £882 – £1224
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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natasha Porter (Service Manager)

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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)

9.6

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.

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Review from Dorothy K (Sister of Resident) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and care have been amazing. My sister, who is a very fussy person, just loves it here. The staff are very caring. Everyone is very friendly and chatty.
Thank you, Fernlea House, for employing such caring staff.
Reply from Joan Brown, Service Manager at Fernlea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from D C (Niece of Resident) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and feeling of a nice place hits you as soon as you walk in the door. Smells lovely, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. My aunt is well cared for and has no complaints. I am very confident in leaving her in the home as the staff are second to none; they know her needs and wants.
Lovely place - can't recommend it enough.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Home Manager at Fernlea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from L C (Niece of Resident) published on 18 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere when you go in. Very welcoming when answering the door and phone.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Home Manager at Fernlea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from R S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had lived at Fernlea House for the past year. From the beginning, all the staff have shown care, compassion and professionalism to my mum and me. Staff take time to get to know the residents and understand their needs. My mum is treated with respect and kindness. There are regular activities
and all residents are encouraged to join in. The chefs provide nutritious, home-cooked meals. My mum is very settled in Fernlea and I can 100% recommend this care home.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Home Manager at Fernlea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has settled into the care home. With the fantastic support from the care team, my mother is treated with dignity and respect by the team. She enjoys the interaction with staff and other residents as she was isolated in her house due to only having carers popping in 3 times a day for one hour.
She enjoys the activities and will participate with others. She is happy with her meals. I am happy to see she is kept clean and appropriately dressed.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Home Manager at Fernlea HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from J.R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a home for a parent is like choosing a school for your child. You feel bad they need to go into care and you know your decision has to be the right one.


I looked at so many homes and Fernlea was not my first choice but when I visited it, I did not think it was the poshest I had seen , but

straight away I liked how the staff were with the residents.


I have been in homes where they are left to vegetate. At Fernlea mum is taken out in their mini bus for wee trips, she is involved in practical things, making cards, baking, and surprisingly I hear she even joins in the sing songs. They celebrate residents birthdays have entertainment and have a church service once a month where they can request their favourite hymns.


Mum has Alzheimer's and I constantly worried about her before I don't any more. But it's not about me it's all about her and to see her happier and know she feels safe now means a lot, so thank you Fernlea here's one who think you do a great job x

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.647)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10 for Fernlea 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.847 for Fernlea House is calculated as follows: ( (123 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.847
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fernlea House is based on 12 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.8
    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 12 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: 22 Dec 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)
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)

Laura

Laura Bewick

Job Title: Interim Service Manager Joined: 2026

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.

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