What types of Care is Gowrie House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What are the Facilities & Services at Gowrie House Care Home?

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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Gowrie House Care Home to the centre of Kirkcaldy?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Gowrie House Care Home, 18/20 West Albert Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1DL

Review from Jenni K (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My mother, I believe has had years added to her life due to the care, support, fun, laughter and company of staff my mother now has. Having dementai has not been made an issue. it has been addressed and dealt with, with love, care & support from the staff. People should all realise the pressure these

angels are under and remembering everyones needs and all Gowrie staff do it all with love and compassion. We are forever thankful.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Aww such kind words makes all of us at Gowrie feel happy and proud of the work we do. Mum is a major character within Gowrie and an much loved part of our extended family. We also appreciate all the…read more

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Review from C M (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Excellent carers, support & management. Cannot praise highly enough. Accommodation spot on.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your very kind words this is much appreciated and really boosts us to know that we are doing all we can to make mum's time with us a memorable one

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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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We as a family had no experience of care homes, so when our dad had to go to one we were obviously apprehensive and worried.
The care and consideration shown to our dad is amazing,the carers are dedicated genuine lovely girls.They are kind and caring and very professional. The carers take time to get

to know there patients . They know how to deal with the level of dementia each patient has and treat them with dignity. We are so lucky to have found Gowrie nursing home. The facilities are great they have daily activities for residents trips to local areas and events. We feel my dad is safe well cared for and knowing this makes it less of a worry for our family.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for these lovely kind words staff are truly appreciative of all feedback as we strive to be better and the only way to do this is with feedback. Dad is a major part of our extended…read more

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Review from Michelle C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum moved into Gowrie House in January this year. She settled immediately saying she was going to like it on the first day. All the staff are very friendly and compassionate towards her needs and feelings. We have personalised her room which she feels at home with. Food is excellent. Nothing is too

much trouble for any of the staff at any time. The activities team are amazing and organise fun filled days and trips for the residents. Mum has said she is living her best life! She is thriving in this lovely home. For myself and my sister and our families this is a huge relief and weight off our shoulders knowing that mums needs are being met and that she is safe and looked after, but more importantly, she is happy.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your kind word this means a great deal to myself, Lorraine and staff it makes our job even more worth while knowing that we are making our residents happy. Mum is an amazing lady and a…read more

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum has settled well feels safe and well cared for.she hs great fondness for staf who have worked hard getting to know her and understand her care needs and emotional needs.Staff and management are always willing to help with any concerns raised. Care staff and activity staff have built her confidence

with her mobility. she trust them and enjoys activities especially 1 to 1 and increasingly group activities. This has allowed us to be mother and daughter again and enjoy quality time, and she has always stories to tell of her day. I would happily recommend Gowrie House to other families. They have looked after both my parents.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments these are so well appreciated and staff love to hear these. Your mum is a very special lady and we see her as part of our extended family she is a pleasure…read more

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Review from William S (Resident) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I enjoy living here and I enjoy attending the activities. I get along very well with everyone that works here and I can have a great laugh. I get along with the other people that stay here too. I feel very welcome and I get fussed over!

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments it is a pleasure and an honour to support you on a daily basis. Your smile lights up the room

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Review from A G (Friend of Resident) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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A fantastic experience that made my friend very happy was the activity girl going around the rooms with a tea trolley and the ice-cream tune blaring, my friend says that the ice-cream van, go quickly, get a cone. There was ice cream, cones, sprinkles and a lot of genuine care went into surprising the

residents, it's one of my friends and myselfs best memory, and how important it is to maintain familiarity and normality. All the staff from the top throughout every valued staff member are respectful and cares.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words we all go above and beyond to give our residents the best experience and it is lovely to get feedback such as this. Your friend is a very valued member of our…read more

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Review from W T (Resident) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I have been a resident for 3/5 years. Overall most of the staff are lovely, very caring and kind. I was in a bad place mentally when I came and the staff took me under their wing and pulled me out. I have lost most of my family and the staff fill that empty space. When I was really ill and close to

death, I was asked where I wanted my last days - another care home or here. I signed for here without a second thought. As I have said before the staff fill the place of my family. People come, even during their break time to spend time with me. I do not want to be here but if have to, better here than elsewhere. Some activities are planned to keep our mind occupied.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Good AfternoonThank you for your kind words and comments. Staff love to take time out with our residents and enjoy popping in for a chat.

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Review from S B (Wife of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Well, we've only just arrived here. My husband is settling in nicely after enduring 14 weeks in hospital. I cannot praise the welcome and daily care he is receiving highly enough. From the manager to the nurses, day/night staff to housekeeping who are all caring and professional - over and above. Nothing

is too much trouble.
Gowrie is clean, well organised and homely.
We are very lucky to have found yous'.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words you and your husband have been such a pleasure since coming into the home and staff and myself appreciate your support and kindness, To know that you are both…read more

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Review from A K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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From Day one my gran has been made to feel so welcome at Gowrie. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. We are kept in the loop with everything for our granny.
Special mention to one lady, you are so kind and patient with her, thank you for all you do.

Reply from Elaine Berry, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely comments these are so well appreciated and staff love to hear these. Your Gran is a very special lady and a pleasure to care for.

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Review from Zoe B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum has now been living in Gowrie House for just under 2 years. The care continues to be consistently excellent, with staff going above and beyond. Mum is cared for with genuine respect and affection, which is so important for her. The staff understand and responds to her needs. The living environment

is lovely - the lounge in her unit has just been revamped to a high standard, and all the lounges are lovely. Meals are excellent, with menu changes. Diabetes is very well controlled and well catered for. Mum even had a special birthday cake made for her. Activities are excellent. We recently enjoyed a supported trip to the pantomime and have arranged a day trip to a marina (specific to mum) in the mobility car for next week. Staff and management continue to support family and friends throughout our difficult journey. I am grateful to them and highly recommend Gowrie House to anyone looking for a safe and caring home where their loved one will thrive.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, it really means a lot to hear positive outcomes for each resident who we look after.

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Review from Bryan T (Husband of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My wife was in Gowrie House 26th June until she died on 26th August. The end-of-life nursing and care that attended, supported and cared for my wife was of the highest. On each and every one of my visits, I was impressed and reassured as staff nursed and cared as if my wife was one of their own family.

For myself and others of our family, Gowrie House was simply the best with end-of-life.

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Review from Kenneth B (Nephew of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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I would like to praise the staff and management team for their compassion and professionalism whilst providing care to my late auntie. The team continue to provide excellent care to my uncle, this is shown in many ways through the high standard of care and understanding of individual needs.
I would

like to emphasise no matter the need or ask of the individual the team try their best to make it happen.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our care Home, it really does mean a lot to us.

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Review from Alex T (Brother of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My sister has been in Gowrie House for over three years and receives first-class care, and communication from staff is excellent.
There are plenty of activities and always something new planned.
The staff are very understanding and compassionate.
We are delighted with Gowrie House and highly recommend

it.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our care home; it really is appreciated to have your feedback.

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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The care that Mum receives is excellent. I would like to mention two particular members of staff. Mum is always well dressed when I visit her and looks really well.
Her room is much nicer now that it has been refurbished.
The meals that I have seen look delicious.
The whole building is looking

brighter and cleaner.
The staff are helpful and caring.
Huge improvements have been made, and it has not gone unnoticed.
The manager is helpful and sorts out any concerns quickly.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Gowrie House; it is great to hear to progress that has been made and for it to be recognised.

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Review from Mike A (Friend of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our close friend has been a resident here for over 18 months now. In all of that time, I can find only good things to say regarding the levels of care that she receives.
She is always well-presented, and her personal care is well taken care of. As the time she has been here has passed, she has been

encouraged to take part in all activities suitable for her, which she now participates in and enjoys greatly.
She loves getting her hair done and the pamper days where she has her nails done and hands massaged.
Her room is kept clean, as are all areas within the home. She gets on well with all members of staff. The carers and nurses are all willing to spend time with her on a one-to-one basis if required, and she enjoys these moments hugely.
A huge thanks to everyone there for doing a fantastic job.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Gowrie House; we really appreciate your feedback and your support.

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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am very grateful for the end-of-life care at Gowrie House, which supported my father, and his family, through the hardest of times. The staff were exceptional as they cared for Dad and for his visitors, guiding us gently and giving us confidence that everything that could be done was being done. I

can’t deny that there were ups and downs during his residency, but at the most difficult time for us, many of the staff were outstanding.
For anyone with a friend or relative at Gowrie, I would recommend getting to know the staff as early as possible to build up a relationship with them. You will find they are good people who want to know about the person they are looking after, and some will develop a valuable rapport with your loved one.
And in the end, they all shared our grief.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback; it was a pleasure to know and care for your dad.

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Review from Louise L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My Dad has been in Gowrie House for 9 months now and is very settled.
From the moment I step through the door I am greeted and chatted to and this follows through to the carers, nurses, chef, maintenance person, cleaners etc etc. Most staff within the home know my Dad by name and always have a good

word to say about him. Dad has great relationships with all the staff in Gowrie House and enjoys sitting own at meal times for chats and good food with the other residents. We love sitting in the garden which has loads of beautiful flowers. If I have any concerns I am able to talk to a member of staff to get my concerns across and they have always come back to me with an answer.
I feel very grateful to know that my Dad has great care 24/7 and this gives me great peace of mind. Thanks to every member of staff in Gowrie.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for providing some lovely feedback about Gowrie House. It is a pleasure to look after you Dad.

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Review from Margaret S (Wife of Resident) published on 21 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My husband has now been in a year and must say I have not had one complaint and must congratulate all staff on receiving the high marks from the recent inspection. They all include you in their activities and celebrations which myself and family have attended with gusto.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for reviewing our care home, we really appreciate your feedback and it is great to include everyone in our home.

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Review from Jill S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Very happy with the care Dad receives. He's happy and content. Dad likes his food and there's certainly plenty on offer!
All staff, from reception to caring staff to management, all welcome you with a smile and a chat. The activities team do an excellent job.
The home has a nice friendly feel to

it and would recommend it to anybody looking for a care home for their loved one.

Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.