Canmore Lodge is a purpose-built care home situated in a quiet area on the fringe of Dunfermline. It is a single storey building designed to allow disabled access and is set in pleasant landscaped gardens. It is close to local facilities and has good local transport links.
Canmore Lodge offers care and support to frail older people, people with physical disabilities and older people living with dementia, who are supported...
Care Provided by Barchester Canmore Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 Service Users
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
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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2,297
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
Contact Barchester Canmore Lodge 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 £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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kimberley Laird (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Barchester Canmore Lodge Care Home Reviews (66)
Barchester Canmore Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Canmore Lodge Care Home has 66 reviews.
I am not a person of many words but the staff in Canmore Lodge are not 5 stars - they are all 10 stars. I cannot praise them enough for the care they take of my mum. They all deserve a big pay rise.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My parents are both residents at Canmore Lodge. They were welcomed with open arms in March 21. The transition from their home to the care home was seamless. All staff (especially management) went out of their way to make the move stress free. They have enjoyed excellent food, activities (even an outing in the minibus) and have had fantastic professional care every day. The staff at Canmore work together as an excellent team, led by the manager who is outstanding. The staff always update me by phone with any changes in medication or general care requirements and sometimes get involved in FaceTime! In the last few days, my dad has commenced end of life care. The management team and nurses/carers again have gone above and beyond to support us as a family and ensuring dad is comfortable. Can’t thank them all enough. Nothing is too much trouble and I’m comforted to know that they’re both being taken great care of.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The care my father receives is beyond expectations. The staff go above and beyond and nothing I could possibly complain about. The management team is always available which really makes me feel reassured if ever anything was to be wrong. I can recommend the home highly enough.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The care and dedication of all the staff is exceptional and every opportunity is taken to ensure that my wife is comfortable and able to respond, albeit in a restricted way, to all the stimulae provided in the home.
The quality of accommodation, food, entertainment and all round care is excellent and has been maintained through the pandemic, even when an outbreak of Covid occurred.
Communication from Canmore and the gradual easing of visiting restrictions have been handled in the most professional and careful ways and I have nothing but admiration for everyone working there.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My Mum has lived at Canmore for several years. She is happy and thriving! The staff are wonderful. They are so friendly and caring. The addition of the large tablet and the Magic Table 360 are examples of how dedicated Canmore management is in bringing fantastic technology to residents.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My wife is invariably happy and contented and obviously well cared for. She has been well protected during Covid with excellent visiting arrangements.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mother moved into Canmore over a year ago - since then, I and my family have been deeply impressed by the care, support and dedicated attention my mother has received from the staff at Canmore. It is such an immense relief and comfort to know that Mum is so well cared for, loved and respected. I simply couldn't thank all the staff enough. Their dedication, bravery and compassion during Covid are inspiring!
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Her end of life care was excellent.
Staff were always friendly and welcoming.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Canmore Lodge is the friendliest care home I have been in. Staff always go that extra mile to help with anything you need. You can feel the warm atmosphere when you enter the home.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The atmosphere over Christmas and New Year in the home when I visited was amazing. Everybody is so welcoming and friendly. The staff always go the extra mile.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My husband has been in Canmore Lodge for 6 months. I have been extremely impressed by the staff and management - they all work as a team. In December we celebrated 60 years of marriage. Staff in Canmore added even more special touches to our day. Memories to cherish forever. Thanks to all staff in the Canmore team. Also best wishes to Barchester.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Ever since my partner came to the home, staff and management have been excellent.
Excellent staff, friendly and efficient and excellent meals and baking by the chef and kitchen staff.
From the moment you enter you can feel the warm, welcoming vibes.
The layout is such that the residents are able to wander about quite freely, no stairs and plenty of comfy seats. There is always enough staff to ensure everyone feels secure and happy. The staff know all the residents personally and are always willing to assist with any problem that may arise or just to have a laugh and a joke. Qualified nursing staff are on duty 24/7 and are all very professional.
The bedrooms are of a good size and the majority are ensuite.
There are different activities and entertainment every single day and residents are encouraged to join in. The gardens and lounge areas are well used, perfect places to sit and natter with your friends and relatives, whilst enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake!
I would highly recommend Canmore Lodge to anyone in need of extra care.
Best care home in Dunfermline.
Excellent staff. Very friendly, helpful.
Overall care is amazing.
All the staff are fantastic and treat the residents with dignity and respect.
This is one of the best care homes I have been in. The manager is polite and compassionate, staff are great and nothing is an effort. When you ask for assistance, they are there right away. The home is to a very standard of cleanliness, rooms are nice and spacious, residents are treated with care and dignity. I have and would continue to recommend this home, especially with this manager in place.
First impression on the first visit - very warm, welcoming, plenty of staff visible, very friendly. Through frequent visits, it is obvious that the staff, from top to bottom care on an individual basis. The renovations will only add to the quality of the home. Overall very impressed.
My grandmother has been in Canmore Lodge for over 2 years. Before she moved into Canmore, she refused to socialise out with the sheltered housing. Now she interacts with "friends" every day. Without all the team at Canmore, this would not have been possible.
The staff ar Canmore Lodge are a credit to Barchester, recently our mother has had to have assistance with meal times and care is always given to her. They are willing to go out of their way to ensure she enjoys what she is eating. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 26 June 2024- How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership? Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team? Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting? Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned? Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (16) & Events (2)
- Posted: Tuesday 21 Jul 2026Hawaiian Summer Fete Celebrations at Canmore Lodge. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Summer Fete on Saturday! We hope you all had a fantastic afternoon. A...
- Posted: Tuesday 21 Jul 2026Residents had a great trip out visiting the horses at Shiresmill Therapy Riding School. It is a firm favourite with residents who really enjoy getting spend time up close with...
- Posted: Friday 17 Jul 2026Residents at Canmore Lodge came together for two warm and nostalgic Football Memories sessions, centred around a shared love of the game and clubs such as Dunfermline Athletic F.C. Using...
- Organiser: Barchester Canmore Lodge Care HomeDate: 17 July 2026
- Organiser: Barchester Canmore Lodge Care HomeDate: 17 July 2026
Awards / Recognitions (31)
- Recipient: Barchester Healthcare LtdDate: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026
- Recipient: Barchester Healthcare LtdDate: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026
- Recipient: Barchester Healthcare LtdDate: Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
Meet the Team (16)
Hi, my name is Kimberley and I am the General Manager here at Canmore Lodge.
Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one.
I have been with Canmore Lodge since 2011 when I joined the team as a Carer. I then went on to join the Admin team in 2016 as an Administrative Assistant before being promoted to Administrator in 2017. I now find myself as the General Manager which has been a great achievement.
I am passionate about the home and the team we have here at Canmore Lodge.
Hi, I am Sharon and I have worked within both the NHS and private sectors as a Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse and Deputy Manager. I moved to Strachan House in January 2017 as the Unit Nurse Manager and joined Canmore Lodge in July 2018 as Deputy Manager. My passion is dementia care and the Memory Lane unit within the home is an excellent environment to enhance the quality of care for those we support.
Angie is very well liked by all our residents and relatives. Her aim is to deliver the best possible care for all residents and promote compassion and independence in the home.
I have worked within Canmore for many years and initially came on board agency nurse. I have worked in many different environments and found Canmore Lodge to be the place I wanted to work.
Baillie is a care practitioner in the Memory Lane community and leads the care team as a Dementia champion within Canmore Lodge.
Over the thirteen years I have worked at Canmore Lodge I have gathered skills that have benefited residents, staff and myself to become a palliative champion and support the team in my role as a care practitioner.
I am the Dignity champion in Canmore Lodge and support the team as a care assistant in the Memory Lane community.
Dignity plays a part in all our roles at Canmore Lodge.
Pamela is the Administrator at Canmore Lodge and supports our residents, relatives and staff.
She is our dedicated wellbeing champion in the home.
My name is Lynne and I am the Head Housekeeper at Canmore Lodge. Part of my role at Canmore Lodge is overseeing the laundry and domestic team and ensuring the environment is kept clean and homely. As I go around all areas in Canmore, I get the pleasure of forming therapeutic relationships with our residents and their loved ones.
I am Head Chef at Canmore Lodge here in Dunfermline. We pride ourselves in making sure our residents enjoy and receive the meals that they want to eat. Spicy food and home baking always goes down a treat!
I relocated to Scotland from England. I was a Facilities Assistant at Birmingham University for many years before joining the team at Canmore. I enjoy spending time with the Residents and supporting the home in any way I can.
I am a Joiner to trade and have worked in various property roles throughout my career. I joined the team at Canmore in 2019 as a Housekeeping Assistant before moving into the maintenance team.
Yee joined the team at Canmore in 2023 and delivers one to one and group therapy sessions. Residents are really taken with her can do attitude.
Margaret takes an active part in our life enrichment programme and the homes resident forum. Margaret is the voice of the resident group and as an Ambassador will meet with our residents to find out their values, feedback and any ideas for improvement. Margaret will also take part in the recruitment process by being part of the interview panel and plays an important part in introducing new residents to the home.
Adele’s mum lives in Canmore Lodge and she advocates within the Canmore Lodge for our residents and going forward our relatives. She is a regular at relatives meetings and our dementia café.
Hi, I am Elizabeth and I am an Activities Assistant here at Canmore Lodge.
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