Balfarg Care Home

Kilmichael Road, Balfarg, Glenrothes KY7 6NL
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  • Balfarg Care Home, Glenrothes
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 sociable and stimulating part of each day, providing an enjoyable experience for all residents and their loved ones.

By getting to know each individual resident at Balfarg, the team work hard to ensure everyday offers something to look forward to. Whether it be participating in the enriching wellbeing and activities programme or taking joy in the quieter side of life, the team is committed to helping residents to lead their best lives.

Community is an integral part of life at Balfarg. The team is dedicated to supporting residents in building strong relationships in the Glenrothes neighbourhood, organising events with local schools, charities and businesses in the area.

The transition to a care home can be challenging for many different reasons, but the whole team is on hand to help you or your loved one settle into life at Balfarg. The experienced and friendly Home Manager leads the team to provide the kindest care possible to every resident, giving them, and their loved ones, peace of mind that they are in the most capable hands.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

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

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1726
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1726
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1726
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1726

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Balfarg Care Home 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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Diana Carballo (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Balfarg Care Home Reviews (58)

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Balfarg Care Home has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.183) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Balfarg Care Home has 58 reviews.

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Review from Kevin W (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Balfarg 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 ourselves on the high standards delivered by the team in Balfarg. We will undertake a review of our housekeeping services in relation to any possible malodours. Thank you for taking the time to highlight and afford the team the opportunity to make improvements.

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Review from Gillian C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Joanne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Balfarg Care Home is a wonderful home for our mother, now aged 82. All of the staff are caring, friendly and approachable; they all go out of their way to ensure everyone is well looked after.
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.
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Review from L I (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J L (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from N D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Wife of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Phyllis M (Regular Volunteer) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Theresa G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from James A (Husband of Resident) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jackie S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L S (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very friendly atmosphere, caring staff and good all-round facility. I would highly recommend Balfarg Care Home to anyone.
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are brilliant and couldn't do any more for him. Keep us well informed of day issues/medical details. A great team.
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been well looked after and Balfarg Care Home has coped well despite the covid situation.
The staff are always willing to help and they have worked hard this past year to keep residents safe during the covid pandemic.
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Review from W M (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great Place.
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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very well cared for at Balfarg. The staff are kind and attentive and mum is very relaxed with them, in fact, she is often hugging them! They do an amazing job and our family can't thank them enough for looking after our mum so well for us.
The level of care offered is exceptional and our
family are made to feel welcome whenever we visit.
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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Balfarg for 8 months now. I cannot fault any of the services provided to her or regarding the staff. Staff are extremely professional and sympathetic. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Everything about the home is perfect. The food is incredible, as is entertainment, which
is provided daily. Hygiene and cleanliness are faultless. I would highly recommend this care home to anyone because as in the name, they care!
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Review from I M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care my mother receives at Balfarg Care Home. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere at the home, where members of staff, at all levels, are always very helpful and courteous.
Some areas of the home could do with upgrading but it is always spotless.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.183)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.183) out of 10 for Balfarg Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 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 4.183 for Balfarg Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.183
  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 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Balfarg Care Home is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.5
  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: 21 Jun 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
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)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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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 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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