
I cannot fault anything about our or Dad's experience and will be eternally grateful for their careRebecca M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

since she has been transferred to Benarty View, she has come on leaps and boundsJoyce C(Niece of Resident/Service User)


I cannot fault anything about our or Dad's experience and will be eternally grateful for their careRebecca M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

since she has been transferred to Benarty View, she has come on leaps and boundsJoyce C(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Benarty View Care Home is nestled in a small, former mining village that fosters a genuine sense of community, contributing to the home's warm, welcoming, and homely atmosphere.
Conveniently located near local shops, amenities, and public transport links, Benarty View supports residents in maintaining their independence. The nearby M90 motorway offers easy access to Edinburgh, making cultural outings and family visits straightforward and enjoyable.
The home provides high-quality residential care for individuals...
Care Provided by Benarty View Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Benarty View Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Benarty View 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
Person in charge
- Karen Bell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Benarty View Care Home Reviews (36)
Benarty View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.686) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Benarty View Care Home has 36 reviews.
Mum has been a resident in Benarty View for a year and has been very content. She settled in well after her initial quarantine. She has found the staff generally very caring and helpful and my concerns have been dealt with promptly by the management. The visiting arrangements were very well organised during the Covid crisis and we continued to visit twice a week.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon.
I wanted to write this review to say thank you to Benarty View Care Home staff for the excellent care they provide to my papa. It’s been comforting to know my papa has been in safe hands during the pandemic. The staff at Benarty are always very friendly and welcoming when visiting my papa, and my papa is very complimentary of the care he receives! The home is always very clean, and it’s nice to see the recent refurbishments that have taken place. I’m always amazed at the amount of activities that are put on for the residents. My papa has a busier social life than me! Thanks again for all the hard work and care you provide.
Thank you, Faye, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback, and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Benarty View Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents, and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I cannot rate this home highly enough. The change in my mum since being here is amazing, she is happy and cared for by all members of the staff from the manager and her great team. We also are made to feel at home and are welcomed on each visit by a member of the caring staff. It has taken a lot for us to put trust in a care home but we have no worries with Benarty View, they do an excellent job and nothing is too much trouble. At my mum’s 90th birthday they put on a wonderful buffet and all sang happy birthday, brilliant, it made a special day memorable for us.
I am delighted to see my mum as happy.
Benarty staff and management give 100% to help with anything that is required to make my wife's stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Nothing too big or small to be dealt with in the most pleasant manner.
My mum went into Benarty View during lockdown and was initially very anxious as I hadn’t had a proper look around the home before she went there so was very unsure if I was doing the right thing for my mum. The management has been great, taking on board any comments or concerns and dealing with them straight away and making my mum feel at home and I have built up a trust with them now that my mum is being well looked after. All the staff are very friendly and really care for the residents. They have a great activities co-ordinator who organising a good variety of activities to keep them occupied. Last week was the first time I had been in the home and was really pleased with the facilities and my mum's room. It was great to be able to visit my mum in her room for a little while, with all the PPE. The only thing I was disappointed in was that I was not allowed to give her a hug, but hopefully soon when we have all had the vaccine I will be able to give her a big hug
Thank you, Eileen, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Benarty View Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I am in awe at the care, love and nurture my mother has received since arriving at Benarty View Care Home. The manager is highly professional and the nursing team are exceptional. All the carers are highly skilled and are genuinely compassionate. I am safe in the knowledge my mother is loved and supported by the team around her.
Thank you, Alison, for your comments about your recent experience at Benarty View Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
I arrived here 3/4 weeks ago. The service and facilities are excellent. The staff are really friendly. I was taken out to see my 89-year-old mum which was excellent and greatly appreciated as I had not seen my mum for a year.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
My dad moved to Benarty View after several months in hospital. He has made great progress in terms of his physical and mental health wellbeing. He now walks with support receiving the right action at the right time to keep him in good health. Although we’ve not had an opportunity to visit indoors yet due to Covid restrictions we can observe, via a private Facebook group, a wide range of social activities offered. Residents look happy and engaged with each other and with staff. Special occasions are celebrated and enjoyed. The care home is very well led with welcoming and friendly staff. Communication has been excellent. This has been key whilst my dad settled as a new resident and during the pandemic. Most importantly my dad reports being happy and well cared for. He is treated as an individual and with respect. Staff take time to listen to his needs and stories. It is so reassuring to know that my dad is safe and being so well looked after.
Thank you, Fiona, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Benarty View Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
The lockdown was announced and implemented before many other homes - hopefully helping to prevent the virus from getting in.
A closed social media group was set up, and it has been very comforting for me to see how well my uncle is being cared for.
It has been particularly gratifying to see the many indoor activities being undertaken to shorten these long days and the outdoor entertainment which has allowed relatives who live close enough to watch and listen to from a safe distance at the same time as the residents.
Thank you, Betsy, for your wonderful comments about Benarty View. The care and wellbeing of every resident is always our number one priority, so it is rewarding to have such positive feedback. We also appreciate all of your kind comments about our team, as they are working incredibly hard to keep...
A closed social media group was recently introduced and many lovely pictures and videos have been regularly posted. This is such a comfort to the resident's families, particularly at this time.
The Management encouraged us to send letters and photos to the residents by email. These are printed off and delivered very quickly.
I feel my Mum could not be in better hands and thank all the staff for everything they do.
Thank you, Joyce, for your wonderful comments about our home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority, so it is rewarding to have such positive feedback. We also appreciate all of your kind comments about our team, as they are working incredibly hard through these challenging times. Thanks again, Joyce and take care. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
The manager and staff are happy to chat through any questions we have and readily give updates on how Mum is or will find out if they haven't been working with her. The residents are treated as individuals, with many activities organised for them to take part if they wish to, doing hair and nails or bingo or art. Staff will dance with my Mum because she loves to dance. There is a genuine sense of care from staff to residents, and it is lovely to observe their interactions with each one.
Rooms can be personalised to keep up individuality. The environment is homely. The family are encouraged to call Mum and video calling has been really helpful until we can visit.
Thank you, Elaine, for letting us know how we are doing at Benarty View Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is always our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. We would also like to thank you for your wonderful comments about...
The staff that are involved in my Mums care are fantastic. I can’t thank them enough for everything they do for her.
Thank you, Lydia, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Benarty View Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
The care home is like a home from home doesn’t feel clinical or like a hospital. It doesn’t smell like a care home either despite there being a bathroom along every corridor at the door.
This isn’t a care home for my papa this is home with family.
Thank you, Tania, for your comments about your recent experience at Benarty View Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
My mother has been in the care of Benarty View for 4 months and during that very unsettling time, all of the staff have been so helpful, going out of their way to help her feel more at home. They have gone above and beyond on many occasions, catering for her. I know when I visit that everyone knows my mother as they all interact with her. The staff here are amazing and I can’t recommend Benarty highly enough, they have made a very difficult time that much easier for everyone and I can’t thank them enough.
Thank you, Susan, for your comments about your recent experience at Benarty View Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
I recently visited my friend at the home having been unable to get down for a few months. The home is under new management. The home has undergone a redecoration programme. It now looks fresh and inviting. It is light and bright and has made a big difference. The staff continue to be friendly and approachable. When I arrived my friend had just returned from an outing around the coast. The staff offered me refreshments and as always I found that nothing was too much trouble for them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 02 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
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- How good is our staff team?Very Good
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- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
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Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 07 Jul 2026
benarty residents and team decided to walk over the forth road bridge to raise money for make a wish foundation. the weather was kind to us and we enjoyed every...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

“I believe that experience isn’t always essential but passion is the key in the field of care.”
Karen Bell has over 25 years of care management experience and a strong passion for high standards of care through teamwork. As a registered nurse and experienced Home Manager, Karen enjoys her daily work caring for residents and collaborating with her team to foster a happy environment at Benarty View. Outside of work, she has a busy life with family and 30 animals, including 7 dogs and 6 cats, among guinea pigs, rabbits and more! Karen believes animals provide great companionship and therapy, and she has brought this passion into the home with residents enjoying regular visits from Charlie the Puppy!
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