Benarty View Care Home

17 Rowanlea, Kelty KY4 0FY
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9.8 29 Reviews
  • Benarty View Care Home, Kelty
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 who require support with daily living, as well as care for those living with dementia. Both long-term and short-term respite care options are available, ensuring flexible support tailored to individual needs.

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, Benarty View offers peaceful outdoor spaces where residents can relax and enjoy nature at their leisure. The experienced and compassionate care team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where every resident feels at home.
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Care Provided

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 Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1780
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1780
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1780

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Benarty View 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

  • Karen Bell (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Benarty View Care Home Reviews (29)

9.8

Benarty View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.757) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Benarty View Care Home has 29 reviews.

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Review from E V (Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Benarty View Care Home

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.

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Review from Fiona P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Benarty View Care Home

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.

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Review from Betsy W (Niece of Resident) published on 14 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The way Benarty View has handled the communication between residents and their families during the pandemic has been excellent.
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Benarty View Care Home

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 our residents safe and happy during these challenging circumstances. Thanks again, Betsy and take care. We hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Joyce M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Management and staff have been absolutely amazing during the lockdown. The residents have been cared for so well and they have been treated to a huge variety of activities and entertainment to keep their spirits up.
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Benarty View Care Home

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.

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Review from Elaine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment my mum went to Benarty View she was welcomed warmly and has been treated with respect as one of the Benarty 'family'. The staff quickly got to know my mum's likes and dislikes and her need for reassurance and cuddles, which has been especially important during Covid-19 when we couldn't
visit to give hugs in person.
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.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Benarty View Care Home

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 our team. They are all working incredibly hard to keep residents safe and entertained during a very challenging time, so we really appreciate all of your kind words and feedback. Take care Elaine, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Lydia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff that are involved in my Mums care are fantastic. I can’t thank them enough for everything they do for her.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Benarty View Care Home

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.

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Review from Tania H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot find a single bad word to say about this care home. I visited loads of care homes before choosing one for my papa and I was set out to make sure he had the best there was! As soon as I walked into this home I knew this was the one. All the staff are amazing! There is nothing the staff won’t
do. They are like an extended family.
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.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Benarty View Care Home

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 very pleased to hear that you had a positive experience. 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.

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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Benarty View Care Home

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 very pleased to hear that your experience 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.

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Review from C G (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.757)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.757) out of 10 for Benarty View Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.957 for Benarty View Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.957
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Benarty View Care Home is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Karen

Karen Bell

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2012

“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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