Bandrum Nursing Home

Saline, Dunfermline KY12 9HR
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9.4 51 Reviews
  • Bandrum Nursing Home, Dunfermline
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 young independent unit.

Highly trained and dedicated staff provide residents with maximum support ensuring people make their own choices and person-centred care is paramount for all residents.

There is a community café on site providing a café service for the residents, their relatives and the wider community and hosting a whole range of events.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1466 – £2080
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1465 – £1587
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1466 – £1587
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1465
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1466
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1466 – £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1465 – £2078

Rates are calculated depending on individuals care needs. Please contact us for more information

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bandrum Nursing 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

Owner

  • Bandrum Nursing Home Ltd

Person in charge

  • Lindsay Watson (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private, SW and NHS referrals
  • 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 (51)

9.4

Bandrum Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bandrum Nursing Home has 51 reviews.

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Review from David D (Husband of Resident) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Today I had a lovely time visiting my wife at Bandrum. We had all the family together and went to the Christmas event in the café.
It was lovely to spend such precious time with my wife and family in the lovely surrounds of the café.
The staff here are really nice. Nothing is too much for them and
the care is wonderful. Thank you.
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Review from Alexandra (Regular Volunteer) published on 29 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bandrum is a provider of the highest quality care, and volunteering here, where there is a harmonious balance between management, staff and residents makes my visits memorable. The residents of Bandrum have a marvellous time at the many entertainment/participation events that take place there - truly
wonderful to see the enjoyment had by everyone!!
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review Alexandra. Thank you for coming into the home as well and we all look forward to welcoming you the next time you are visiting.

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Review from A R (Friend of Resident) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend's mother has dementia and is living in Bandrum. She is only 74 but does not communicate and does not recognise family members. At Bandrum's 'open day' 30/7/16, I went with my friend to see his mum. Bandrum had set up an outside area with drinks, a barbeque and singer who was singing songs
from the sixties and seventies. My friend's mother was outside with a care assistant "singing"! for the first time in 18 months she knew her son and talked to him. He cried later, it was so emotional.
I have been to Bandrum before with my friend and on those visits, I had noticed how nice the staff are, they treat all the residents as if they were their own family. Even those with very challenging behaviour.


The open day was a fantastic event, it just highlighted the effort that was made to make the day special for the residents and visitors. I never want to have dementia and never want to go into care but if it does ever happen, I hope I would go into Bandrum.

Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so happy to hear your positive comments about our care and the fete which we all also came to and thoroughly enjoyed. Most of all though I am so happy to hear how well your friends relative is doing with our wonderful staff and at Bandrum. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If there is anything else we can do please let us know.

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Review from Malcolm G (Regular Volunteer) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father-in-Law was a resident and passed away in May 2014. Because of the excellent care he received, my wife and I decided to join the Friends of Bandrum and volunteered to help wherever we could. The work of the Friends of Bandrum was recognised when we were the winners of the Volunteer / Care Home
Friend Award at the Scottish Care National Awards 2015. Bandrum Care Home is a loving, homely environment for its residents, whilst constantly seeking to maintain the high standards of buildings and infrastructure and to this end has invested a considerable amount in a new extension which includes added facilities, giving the relatives / visitors, residents a neutral place to go for a cup of tea, etc.
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Review from Dorothy G (Wife of Resident) published on 22 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff and accommodation, residents are pristinely clean, well cared for in a happy family atmosphere. It is a pleasure to visit - which I do daily. The handyman and gardeners keep the grounds beautifully and gardeners keep the grounds beautifully and are pleasant to us all. I am a retired
senior lecturer in nurse education and examined nursing homes in the Lothians for study placements.
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you very much, Dorothy, for your excellent review. It is really nice to see you here at the home so often and I'm delighted to read how happy you are with the home and the atmosphere. I look forward to catching up with you next time you are in. Thanks again. Rachel

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Review from Norman M (Resident) published on 2 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have stayed at Bandrum Nursing Home for a number of years now and have been very happy here with the care and activities and everything. I am also very happy to say this nursing home is excellent as the qualities listed below.
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Review from Denise W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family had reached crisis point with the care of our relative as she has vascular dementia. The decision to have 24/7 care in a home was taken out of our hands but made so easy after our visit to Bandrum! Amazing caring staff who welcomed us and put us at ease with the decision during our visit.
They took a massive interest in the needs of our relative from our visit. The day she moved in I was there beforehand personalising her room.
She has been living here since February and the transformation in her is amazing, she is relaxed and most importantly SAFE. We can't thank staff enough for what they do,nothing is too much bother!
WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND BANDRUM FOR CARE.
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to give your review. It is so nice to hear your positive remarks and I am so happy that you agree our staff are doing such a good job. If there is anything else at all we can do for you and your relative at any time please do not hesitate to speak to the staff or indeed myself.
Thank you again.

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Review from George S (Husband of Resident) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home, wife is very happy here. Staff/carers are very very helpful and considerate to residents. Would be good if room had an on suite but other than that, one of the best care homes around.
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your positive review. It is so nice to hear that you are happy with the care we pride ourselves in providing. Please do speak to our Managers about an en-suite as we'd like to do our best to help our. Thank you

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Review from Petra L (Stepsister of Resident) published on 13 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On the day we visited my brother, he was sitting in the dining room, while there a DVD was playing he seemed to be enjoying it, as he was tapping his hand to the music.
The staff are always helpful if we have any questions regarding our brother's well being and progress. The recently refurbished dining
room is bright and spacious and has a lovely homely feel.
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your positive review we very much value your feedback. I'm very happy to hear your good comments about our staff and that you like the new refurbished lounge. If there is anything we can do to improve anything please do not hesitate to speak to your Nurse in Charge or the Managers. Thanks again.

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Review from Denise M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I would like more staff and more stimulation for residents. The care staff are very good and do their best. I feel all activities should be included in the price, as the care home should be stimulating clients with activities, outings and fresh air as much as possible. This would help to give residents
the best quality of life they can achieve.
Reply from Rachel Duff, Operations Director at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your response. I am very happy to hear you are happy with our care and take your other comments on board. At Bandrum we have a vast and varied selection of activities. Many are included in the weekly fee like bingo, art and coffee mornings to the new café etc, etc but others do have to include a charge to cover any costs for entry tickets etc. All our care and activities are bespoke and person centred therefore it would be unfair to charge a blanket cost. Our staffing schedules are set out by our regulator SCSWIS and we meet or exceed these depending on the needs for our clients. If anyone would like to discuss these points or any other aspects of our care please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Thank you.

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Review from Iain (Relative of Resident) published on 9 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home meets our needs. The only problem is the homes situation. Not on public transport route. Must have own transport for visiting. My family member is happy with the care received by the care home.
Reply from Linda B Short, Care Manager at Bandrum Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive feedback, it is good to know you are happy with the care your relative receives. Due to our location we offer transport on a daily basis for visitors from Dunfermline Bus Station to the home and return journey. All we ask visitors to do is call the home to book a seat on the bus so our driver is aware of those he will be collecting. We also offer extra collection service if needed. This service is a courtesy service and free of charge. If you would like further information on this or anything else you would like to discuss please do not hesitate to let me know.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.444)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10 for Bandrum Nursing Home 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4.819 for Bandrum Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 127 Ratings = 4.819
  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 4.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bandrum Nursing Home is based on 11 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.625
  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.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Audrey Hynd

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2018

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.

Rachel

Rachel Payne

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2002

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

Lindsay

Lindsay Watson

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2024

“I am happy to introduce myself as the General Manager here at Bandrum Nursing Home. With over 25 years of experience as a registered nurse, the majority of my career has been working in the elderly care sector. I am passionate about creating a warm and supportive environment where our residents feel valued and respected, and I believe in fostering strong relationships with residents, their families, and our dedicated team.
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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