
Walking into Bandrum was like a breath of fresh airSophie B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Walking into Bandrum was like a breath of fresh airSophie B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Bandrum Nursing Home is a family-run, independent care home. It is situated just outside Dunfermline in the beautiful countryside of Saline. The home benefits from a sensory garden, outdoor patios, grow your own areas and there are lots of walks to enjoy.
Bandrum provides care to both younger adults and elderly people over seven units: including 2 elderly frail units; a special dementia unit; three young physically disabled units; and a...
Care Provided by Bandrum Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 88 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Rates are calculated depending on individuals care needs. Please contact us for more information
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bandrum Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bandrum Nursing 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
Owner
- Bandrum Nursing Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Janet Stoddart(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 21 to 120
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
Visiting
- The home operate an open-door policy and also run a free daily visiting bus with collects and drops off in Dunfermline at the Bus station. Please call at reception to book a seat.
Parking
- Ample parking outside each unit and the cafe
Bandrum Nursing Home Reviews (55)
Bandrum Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.337) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bandrum Nursing Home has 55 reviews.
I transferred my dad to Bandrum Nursing Home to be nearer to me as he spent 3 years in a care home over an hour away from me and my family. I am so grateful that I was able to visit Dad every day in his final weeks. The care given to him was excellent. The home was very welcoming, the staff always seemed to be interacting with the residents and the whole environment was calm, with no stress. The carers and nurses always had the time to answer any questions I had. I found the manager most personable and professional.
Thank you so much for choosing us, it was our honour to look after your dad. Thanks again.
I cannot articulate how grateful I am for the care that the staff at Bandrum give my mum. Mum has medium/advanced dementia and was moved to Bandrum just over a year ago when we were worried that moving her at all would be hugely disruptive. From the reassurance I was given at a really stressful time of moving her (her local council refused to cover her existing care home fees when her money ran out), to her everyday existence, I am humbled by the care and attention she receives in all areas of her life. I have never known my mum happier. Ironic that in her previous life, she was never satisfied, and yet now in her dementia world she seems perfectly at ease. The staff are all efficient, friendly and above all fun, caring and attentive to the residents and I have yet to come across anything at all to even remark upon, let alone complain about. I'm so relieved to have found this home. Thank you to all the staff and management.
Dear Kate, thank you so much for sharing your lovely review. I am so pleased to read your positive comments and to know what a difference the team have made. Thank you again.
I chose Bandrum originally for my Mam based on if I would like to stay there and my view has not changed yes I would. If you have never needed a care home before I can honestly say you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere as good as Bandrum. I just hope they have room if I ever need somewhere.
Thank you also for choosing Bandrum to care for your Mam at this special time, it was an honour
Have a lovely Christmas.
Rachel
My wife was in Bandrum for only 5 weeks until she died in July. She suffered from mixed vascular dementia. During the time she was in Bandrum, I found the staff and management very efficient, professional and friendly. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home. Already said to the general manager that should I need to go into a home, I want it to be Bandrum.
Thank you again and stay safe.
I was very worried about my mum moving to Bandrum. It was during lockdown which meant I could not be there with her to help her settle in. I had absolutely no reason at all to feel worried. Once I was able to see my mum my mind was put completely at ease. She is so much more relaxed and content. She is always full of chat and song when I see her now. She is definitely receiving the care that she needs and deserves. The staff have all been so helpful and always have time to talk when I call to see how Mum is doing. The surrounding area is definitely another plus point. It is so lovely and peaceful. I definitely recommend Bandrum’s services.
Thank you so much Fiona for sharing your review. I'm so pleased at your feedback. I know it has been a hard time for everyone and must have been daunting moving into a care home during lockdown. I'm so pleased to hear your Mum has settled in so well. If we can help in any other way. Please let us know. Thanks again.
We receive regular emails and photos and can check out the Facebook page for the latest news. Bandrum excels at keeping in touch with families, and this has been more important than ever over the course of the pandemic. We appreciate every email and update, and every effort made to enhance the lives of the residents.
Above all, however, it is the staff who make Bandrum the place it is. They truly are exceptional - warm, professional, respectful of individual needs and always going the extra mile - the very heart of this home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your wonderful review. I'm delighted to hear your positive feedback about our care and praise for our staff. As always is our pleasure to look after your mother. Thank you again. Rachel x
Bandrum Nursing home is a very beautiful place all the staff and manager are exceptional they go out there way to make you feel at ease and believe and know your family are safe and well looked after not only do they care for there residents they look out for their families too. We agreed to our father going there and haven't regretted It as we love the whole place and people in it we couldn't ask for a better place our father is comfortable and happy and his needs are well and truly taking care off. No words could express how grateful we are to all the staff and manager in Bandrum. We would highly recommend anyone who is looking for care for someone in the best possible way then we would certainly recommend Bandrum nursing home x
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely review. I am delighted to hear your feedback and read your recommendation. As always if there is anything else we can do then please let us know. I look forward to sharing your review with the staff. Thank you again, Rachel x
The staff are absolutely lovely and know exactly how to handle her Huntington's disease.
I know I can rest easy in the knowledge that my mum is well cared for and in very good hands.
I would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your wonderful review. I'm so pleased you are happy with our care. It's our pleasure to look after your mum. Thank you again, Rachel x
Mum made the difficult decision to move into nursing home care in January 2019 and we found Bandrum. From our initial visit, through admission and deciding to stay long term, the staff could not have been more helpful, compassionate or caring. They took time to get to know her likes and dislikes and her mischievous sense of humour. The support to myself at that time, clearing and selling her house, dealing with her affairs, was kind, thoughtful and caring. As well as the staff in the unit, the office staff helped me navigate the financial and administrative side of things and were always on the end of a phone or email to help - a source of great reassurance when I lived so far away. Unfortunately, Mum’s health declined and she passed away in October, the care and compassion shown during her last weeks and days and to me in dealing with things both then and afterwards was something I will not forget.
Thank you so much for sending your thoughtful review. I am delighted to hear your positive review about the care team and the wider office support and so glad we managed to help you throughout the journey. It was an honour to look after your Mum. Stay safe.
I would like to commend the staff and management for the excellent way they have and are dealing with the current situation. I have total belief in the way they are looking after and caring for my mother. We are kept up to date with the changing rules to do with visiting. The staff are always polite and as helpful as they can be within the rules when we talk to them.
Thank you very much for sharing your lovely review. Delighted to get your positive feedback about our care and how we have looked after you and your Mum during these new complicated times. Thank you again. Stay safe.
My Father came to Bandrum Nursing Home last year he was 89 with Dementia this was after looking at 13 other Care homes. When I called and asked if they could take my dad it was like a breath of fresh air they simply said yes, confirming they were more than experienced to give dad the right care. We knew this was the right place for dad, lots of space and run by staff who genuinely cared. My father passed away on the 19th April we were unable to see dad due to the COVID-19, but the empathy and communication from the home was excellent being kept informed all the way. It was a great comfort to the family to know dad would be with people who genuinely loved him, and he would not be alone. Our thanks are not just for the fantastic care Bandrum gave dad but for their continual commitment to care under such difficult and challenging times. When we clap for the NHS on Thursday, we will also be clapping for all the carers and their families who continue to support our loved ones.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your lovely review. It was our honour to look after your father and I'm so glad we got to care for him. I am delighted to read your positive review which I will share with the team. It has been a challenging time for everyone and I'm really...
My mother was in care at Bandrum for around two and a half years and during that time she was not in the best of health.
The care and affection she received from every member of staff at Bandrum was fantastic and the whole family owes the key staff in the Hilltop wing and many others who cared for mum so much gratitude.Absolute stars!
The family were always made to feel so welcome by the staff during visiting times and we will not forget what they did for us at a difficult time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely review about the wonderful care our team provided at Bandrum. I am delighted to read your feedback and look forward to sharing it with the team. We are honoured to have been chosen to look after your loved one, thank you.
The home is not as plush as many can be but the standard and individuality of the care cannot be faulted.
Thank you for sharing your review with us and for your lovely comments about the care we provide here. We are honoured to have looked after your father-in-law at such a precious time. I am delighted you have seen the care to be so good and also keen to let you know we have started a plan of an upgrade. Thank you again.
After four months in hospital it was like she had moved home and she was so happy. She settled in very quickly and we all began to feel like part of the family. Sadly Mum's health continued to decline and she passed away. How she was looked after in her final days was so comforting. She was warm, comfy in her beautiful room, the staff ensured that all her needs were met. They maintained her dignity until the very end.
The staff are an absolute credit to the nursing home; they should all be very proud of what they do. I feel like some of the staff went over and above for Mum. We would recommend to anyone looking for their loved ones. We really feel it’s head and shoulders above the rest.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review today. I am delighted to hear your positive comments about our care of you and your loved one. I will certainly pass your lovely comments onto the staff. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your review.
They considered and listened to Mum's wishes at all times, fitting into a routine that Mum could cope with.
Nursing care was exemplary. Mum was well dressed, clean and her appearance considerably improved compared to when she lived on her own.
Staff were very helpful and polite to family and visitors, respecting that Mum's room was her 'home' and during her last days and immediately after, they were discrete but helpful. The family very much appreciated that a number of the staff attended Mum's funeral.
Overall, we were very impressed with Hilltop, Bandrum, the facility and its staff.
My relative was a resident for a year in Bandrum Nursing Home and her care was wonderful. An excellent, stable, caring staff group who provided her with a loving, professional standard of care. Management was also excellent and I can only praise the whole team for the efforts they made to her with them 'til her end of life.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I am always touched to hear a relative's review and we are honoured to have cared for your loved one. Thank you, I look forward to sharing this with our team.
Mum has been in Bandrum Nursing Home now for almost two years and she is on the whole, well looked after. She almost always looks well dressed and cared for. The meals are excellent and she seems to have plenty to drink throughout the day. Nurses and caring staff are lovely and do a wonderful job. The cleaners are an excellent bunch of ladies and the unit is normally spotless. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bandrum to others.
Hi Valerie, thank you so much for taking the time to send this lovely review. I am delighted to hear all your positive comments and will share them with the staff, thank you. As always, if there is anything more we can do at any time, do let your nurse or the manager know or indeed come up to chat to me, we always have an open door. Thanks again. Rachel.
My sister, age 86, has been resident in Bandrum for 16 months. She settled in well and is well looked after. Members of staff spend time with her, one to one, quite often. Now that she is very confused and unable to communicate very much I would appreciate knowing more about the activities she has been able to take part in or what is planned. I visit twice a week and try to share memories from her photos album or information about family and friends.
Hi thank you very much for your lovely review. We’d be delighted to tell you more the extensive and varied activities we have in and especially the ones your relative has enjoyed. Please do talk to your Nurse In Charge and I will ask them personally to speak to you. Thanks again and remember any question or query please bring up with our staff. Thank you
Bandrum is a multifunctional home providing a high standard of services to residents with physical and mental issues. My mother has been at Bandrum for over 2 1/2 years and I feel that she is in a safe environment with caring and responsible staff to look after her. The home provides opportunities for the residents to go on 'field trips' throughout the year as well as arranging 'in-house' activities including tea dances, musical events, bingo and domino sessions. The staff and management are very approachable and are willing to listen to issues or concerns raised.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am delighted to hear you are happy with our care and all the activities we put on. We wholeheartedly value your feedback and will share with the wonderful staff team we have. thank you
Here his care is excellent. Every carer is committed to their job and the bonds he has made with each one is amazing. They always contact us if anything untoward happens to him. He is kept clean which was his personal preference. The care given to him is second to none.
I am delighted to read your lovely comments about the care we provide at Bandrum and about how well our care staff look after your son. It is our pleasure to look after him.
Thank you once again and do let us know if we can at any time do more. Kindest regards, Rachel Payne, Managing Director
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 17 Oct 2025
Delighted to share this amazing news... We have TWO very worthy finalists in the Scottish Care Awards. Our go to lady for everything Tech, training, inductions and everything in between...
- 17 Oct 2025
Delighted to share this amazing news... We have TWO very worthy finalists in the Scottish Care Awards. Our go to lady for everything Tech, training, inductions and everything in between...
- 23 Jul 2025
?? Inspection Success! ?? I am delighted to finally share the fantastic results from our recent care inspection! We had a full inspection which means they looked at all departments/shifts...
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Meet the Team (3)

I have been at Bandrum for 6 years now and it has to be one of the best places I have ever worked.
A very friendly place with the most helpful staff in all areas.Of course, the residents make it a joy to come in every day and interact with them so nice.
Our care staff are exceptional and the standards of care are high.
Would definitely recommend Bandrum Nursing Home.

I have worked at Bandrum since leaving university, where I completed a business degree.
I came into the family business and haven't looked back. There is nothing more rewarding than helping people get more out of life through care and meaningful engagement. I enjoy seeing the residents and staff every day and knowing that we make a difference.
It is hard work, but worth it. I am also the chair for the Fife branch of Care Providers and do what I can to support the other care providers and make Fife the best place to provide (and receive) care services
More recently, I have joined Scottish Care as an Executive Director and look forward to working with them, representing Care across Scotland

I am excited for the next chapter ahead, and look forward to working alongside the staff, residents and friends of the Bandrum family”
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