
The care my wife is receiving is the best I could ask for.James A(Husband of Resident/Service User)



The care my wife is receiving is the best I could ask for.James A(Husband of Resident/Service User)



Nestled within the lovely surroundings of Glenrothes, Balfarg Care Home offers personalised nursing and nursing dementia care to older people.
With an onsite café, hair salon and tea room, Balfarg has plenty of areas for residents to enjoy. Residents benefit from a range of lovely dining areas where they can relax and enjoy an intimate dining experience with family and friends. The catering team prides itself on making mealtimes a...
Care Provided by Balfarg Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Balfarg Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Balfarg Care Home 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Diana Carballo(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Balfarg Care Home Reviews (63)
Balfarg Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.668) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Balfarg Care Home has 63 reviews.
Systems are in place to cover all eventualities and relatives are kept informed of relevant information promptly.
Residents are helped to feel safe and secure and thus the settling in period is completed smoothly reassuring all concerned.
A wide variety of activities are provided on a regular basis. This stimulus, so helpful to the residents of the Care Home, benefits the participants enormously. Certainly this is a Care Home
Thankyou to all in Balfarg.
Balfarg has provided my mum with excellent care for 3 years now. Balfarg was our only choice of home as I feel it provided a home from home atmosphere. We are always made to feel welcome from the fantastic staff and are encouraged to visit at any time of day. The management are not only informative but are open to suggestion to provide the best possible care.
I have experienced only the best in all things the care home is a lovely place warm, clean, the staff are caring towards residents they show love and safety
Hi My mum is a resident I'm Balfarg care home and we are so happy overall with her care but a special mention has to be said for her 70th birthday in early October where all the staff went above and beyond to make sure she had an amazing day, which she did along with all her family. Thanks again to everyone!!!
My father was in there for 10 days start of april. The whole place was smell of amonia an pee .told the the staff that he was unresponsive. The answer i got back was that he had just had a big meal and was napping. It took all of sunday in monday morning before he got took to hospital. He imediatelly got diagnosed with pneumonia and passed 5 days later also after 5 days he was attacked and punched about the head. On saturday i went he was slumped to the side of chair. I would not recomend this care home.
Dear Kevin, we would like to offer our condolences on the sad loss of your Father and reiterate our apologies for the distress experienced during his stay. We are always disappointed to hear of any negative experience as we strive to look after our residents with the kindest care and pride...
My dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness in April and on finally leaving hospital care, spent his final four months in Balfarg Nursing Home up until he passed in October. The difference in my dad's mood, mobility and appetite remarkably improved when he moved here. He enjoyed participating in the various and regular activities provided. He made many friends in that short time with both staff and other residents, he felt safe, well cared for and who could ask for more. The support the staff offered was faultless both to my father and to myself after he passed. Staff took time to speak to me about their memories with him and show photographs which helped give me peace of mind that we chose the perfect place for him to spend his final months.
Our mum is immobile now and the staff take every care to ensure she does not suffer from pressure sores, taking preventative measures. They communicate all changes in Mum's care with the family and review her care plan on a monthly making her 'resident of the day' to ensure we are happy with the care she is receiving.
We, as a family, have absolutely nothing but praise for the care Mum receives and for the caring staff who provide that care.
Balfarg Care Home is a home that serves our mother's needs. The staff are approachable and friendly and the manager is trying other incentives to make the residents' experience better.
Mum has been at Balfarg Care Home for fourteen months and has settled in very well, she is more happy and contented than I would have ever though possible. Any friends and family visiting her have commented very favourably on Balfarg and I am most grateful for all the kindness and care shown to Mum by the staff and management. I would happily recommend this care home to others.
I wish I could review this place higher than 5 stars. The staff are amazing, gentle and caring. My mum has settled in and all her needs have been met with such a high standard. I would not hesitate to recommend Balfarg to anyone looking at a care home for their loved one.
Possibly the best care home in Fife. My mother has been here for more than 2 years. My father, for 4 months before he passed 2 weeks ago. The staff are just fantastic. They are funny, silly, energetic, and so, so empathetic with the residents. Their patience is amazing, I know this as my dad was very challenging due to his dementia. They didn’t judge, they treated him with such respect and humility as they dodged his punches and violence. I can only hold my hat to these seriously underpaid, undervalued beautiful human beings who take the amount of abuse they do and turn up for work every day, I and my family will always be in your debt.
I find that meeting carer, nurse and social workers and discussing all prospects of my husband's care very satisfying. The care home is lovely I have no complaints of any kind about all the staff, food, entertainment and cleanliness etc. They are all second to none. I visit my husband and I can go back home, knowing that my husband is being well cared for. Big thank you to all.
I've been visiting Balfarg Care Home since July this year. This was my first experience of bringing a therapy dog into a home and I was made to feel very welcome. I was given excellent assistance and information on the home and its residents by the activity coordinators. This is still the case today, the administrator is polite and helpful. I have got to know the staff, they are friendly and caring and always busy. A lovely environment.
The staff at the home are very caring and considerate, not just to my mother but to my family as well. My mum just had a birthday and the home put on a wee lunch to celebrate which was absolutely perfect in every way. They put up balloons, table settings, a buffet and music. My mum thoroughly enjoyed her birthday and so did the other residents. I have peace of mind, knowing that my mum (and mother in law) is being looked after very well. Thank you to all staff.
When one is asked to find long-term care for a loved one, it is an emotional experience. But when I drove up to Balfarg Care Home, I immediately thought this is just like a home. When I enquired about a place for my wife, I was made to feel at ease and was shown around the home. The management and staff are so caring and respectful of such a difficult position you are in putting a loved one into care. The care my wife is receiving is the best I could ask for. Thanks to all the staff at Balfarg caring for my wife. Has to be the best care home in the area.
Staff are always so kind and helpful. Nothing is a problem for them. Mother-in-law is well looked after and happy, which is a great relief for the family. Thank you, Balfarg.
It has taken a short time for our mum to settle into her new surroundings. She is now enjoying her time at Balfarg. She is well cared for by the excellent staff. They appear to treat all of the residents with dignity and care whilst injecting some humour into the process. The meals and snacks always look to be of a high standard. Having an on-site hair salon, beautiful gardens to sit in and entertainment all contribute to the resident's quality of life. We wouldn’t want our mum staying anywhere else.
A very friendly atmosphere, caring staff and good all-round facility. I would highly recommend Balfarg Care Home to anyone.
The staff are brilliant and couldn't do any more for him. Keep us well informed of day issues/medical details. A great team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 14 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (15) & Events (0)
- 13 Aug 2025
Roy Simpson, Head Chef at HC-One Scotland’s Balfarg Care Home in Glenrothes, Fife, triumphed in the mystery box challenge at the inaugural HC-One Chef of the Year Competition, held at...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
There are no upcoming events for Balfarg Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Balfarg Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Balfarg Care Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balfarg Care Home
What types of Care is Balfarg Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Balfarg Care Home have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Balfarg Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Balfarg Care Home to the centre of Glenrothes?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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