Gowrie House Care Home

18/20 West Albert Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1DL
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9.6 57 Reviews
  • Gowrie House Care Home, Kirkcaldy
Gowrie House Care Home is a tastefully decorated care home where every aspect contributes to residents' quality of life. The home offers person-centred residential, nursing, respite and dementia care.

Set in the heart of the seaside town of Kirkcaldy, the home has four lounges that all overlook the private grounds. the home boasts of a Dining room, café and cinema/activity room. Residents benefit from the home's own hairdressing salon and a varied activities programme to ensure no two days are the same.

The skilled and compassionate staff delivers care with patience, focus and kindness tailored to each resident's needs and capabilities.
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Care Provided by Gowrie House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1634
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1736
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1860
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1860
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1634
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1736
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1860
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1860

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Gowrie House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Gowrie House 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.

Contact Gowrie House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Elaine Berry (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1990
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Open visiting

Parking

  • Secure care park at rear of building

Gowrie House Care Home Reviews (57)

9.6

Gowrie House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gowrie House Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Shirley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A huge thank you to your staff for the care my dad is receiving, I came to visit my dad today and was shocked to see how well he looked, especially as I have not seen him during lockdown. He is immaculate and fresh-looking. The visit went well, but when he went back indoors he clearly knows the staff
and was laughing and joking with them. First time I have felt we have done the right thing by getting help for my dad and don’t feel guilty anymore for putting him into care. He clearly is very comfortable and probably sees your staff as his family, staff are excellent at their job in the way he looks after my dad, and all the staff can’t do enough for my dad. My dad did take a while to settle and now but he is so happy and content with the care he receives. A huge thank you to Gowrie Staff.
Reply from Gwyneth Christie, Manager at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you for your review. It is good for staff to hear how you appreciate the care that is being provided to your dad.
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Review from James H (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care given to my Mum is excellent. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Gowrie House is always clean. Would definitely recommend this home.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, James, for letting us know how we are doing at Gowrie House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Cleanliness of table is often poor, with dried food. Room hasn't been updated in 3 years of residence. Experienced staff are good, two members in particular. Other staff don't appear to understand or assist as well. Food options are poor, along with quality at times. High turn over of staff doesn't
help with his regular needs. Not value for money.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views. All of the staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and we are disappointed to hear that you feel this has not happened in your case. We appreciate all of your comments and I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to us at the home to arrange a meeting. Thank you once again.
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Review from S B (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Gran seems content and well looked after. Compliments to the staff. No concerns.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you for your comments about your recent experience at Gowrie House 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.
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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Warm and friendly staff, they keep me updated at all times.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you for your comments about your recent experience at Gowrie House 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.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Wife of Resident) published on 6 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Gowrie House Care Home has been a good one. Staff are friendly and helpful, food is good, rooms are kept clean. My husband has regained his health during his stay and is able to come home again.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Elizabeth, for your comments about your recent experience at Gowrie House 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.
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Review from F M (Niece of Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie has been in respite for 2 weeks. Every time I go in, it is so friendly. Staff can't do enough. It is clean. It has got a family atmosphere, so much for her to do. I have seen concerts,m bingo, videos, TVs, lovely lounges to sit in whilst visiting. My auntie loves the food and she said there
is plenty of it. So, overall I would rate this as home from home. Would not hesitate to leave my family here.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, for your comments about your recent experience at Gowrie House 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.
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Review from Thomas S (Husband of Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think that Gowrie House Care Home is one of the best care homes in Scotland, if not the best care home in Scotland. The staff are very good and caring.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Thomas, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Gowrie House 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 Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Gowrie House nursing home has a welcoming feel to it. It was originally a hotel and still has that ambience rather than that of a nursing home. Staff were very friendly and attentive to my Dad and made his stay there comfortable. Although I cannot fault the staff and care he received the building needs
to be brought up to a higher standard. Buzzers and sensor mats need to be in full working order, with sockets available.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Julie, for your comments about Gowrie House Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. We have acknowledged the concerns you have and improvements you have suggested to better the home. If you would like to discuss any concerns directly, please reach out to us at the home. Thanks again
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Review from J N (Wife of Resident) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Rapport with staff very good. Very friendly and caring. Gowrie House felt still very much like the hotel it used to be but could do with more funding to upgrade. Buzzer systems need to be more up to date which would allow more than one device to be plugged in e.g. Nurse call button, sensor mat, sensor
cushion.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, for your comments about Gowrie House Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. We have acknowledged the concerns you have, and improvements you have suggested to better the home. If you would like to discuss any concerns directly, please reach out to us at the home. Thanks again
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Review from Susan R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with this care home was very amazed to see how professional the staff are and are on hand anytime you need them and residents treated very well and respected. Makes me feel very happy when having to leave my mother knowing she will be cared for.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Susan, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Gowrie House 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 Ann D (Wife of Resident) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband is very content and settled in this homely environment. He has been a resident at Gowrie House for nearly two years and I no longer feel stressed and worried about his care as I did before he moved there.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Ann, for letting us know how we are doing at Gowrie House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. We are so pleased to hear how well your husband has settled in. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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Review from Teresa M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted into Gowrie House on 12th March 2018. The whole experience of her admittance and her settling in was all done in a very nurturing and caring way.
All the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much for them.
The manager is a lovely lady and always willing to go the extra
mile to ensure my mother's needs are met.
I would like to thank them all for the continuing care and commitment to all the residents.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Gowrie House Care HomeThank you, Teresa, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Gowrie House 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. Glad to hear how well your mother has settled in at Gowrie House.
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Review from J C (Resident) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
How to start off describing my life over the past two years is no easy task.
Firstly, the shock of the sudden death of our beloved son, followed shortly after my diagnosis of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, was too much for my body to bear.
I don't remember much of the rest of the next year and a half, except
being in hospital a lot for chemotherapy. I believe I suffered terrible "mind" disorders, but with the excellent care of all at Gowrie House, I have come back to "life" again and my memory has returned (for my age!). I know that, without the good care and attention of all members of staff, I would not have made this miraculous recovery.
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Review from I S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are helpful and friendly. My room and the home itself are kept clean as staff come in every morning and clean the toilet and my room. I enjoy the company at mealtimes but can sit in my room if I wish and do my knitting or watch the television. I have my hair washed and set every week. I have been
here for over 1 years now and am quite settled.
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Review from Ian C (Husband of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a lengthy hospitalisation due to various illnesses including delirium, my wife was discharged to the care of Gowrie House. She was doubly incontinent, unable to stand and delirious. She was met at the door by caring staff and looked after so well that in ten months she was able to go home with
minimal home care. I am extremely pleased and thankful for the care, love and dedication provided by all the staff at Gowrie House which enabled my wife to return home. They really care!
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Review from Rozalia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother needed full-time care, something I was unable to provide for her.
Finding the right care home can be a nightmare.
We did try one well known one, to begin with, but that did not work out, less said the better.
Needless to say, I needed to move her, and so I was apprehensive at first
when I first placed her in Gowirie House! but it was the best move possible, the care was second to none.
She was there for four years, and it was the best peace of mind I had had for years.
When she became terminal and was moved to the hospital, I was expected to stick to visiting hours!!!!!!
So when the home said they would take her back, the relief was unbelievable, plus I could stay as long as I wished .
The staff there are so thoughtful not just for their charge but family as well.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.627)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10 for Gowrie House Care 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.777 for Gowrie House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.777
  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 4.85 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gowrie House Care Home is based on 14 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.85
    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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 14 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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Meet the Team (6)

Lorraine

Lorraine Brophy

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Lorraine.
I have worked in care for over 30 years now in many roles, care assistant, home manager and most positions in between.


I am passionate about person-centred care and individualised care planning. I came to work in Gowrie House on March 21, and I am enjoying and looking forward to the ongoing development of small-unit living.


In my spare time, I support Celtic FC and attend as many games as possible. I also love to visit my son and granddaughter in Portugal.

Richie

Richie Scobbie

Job Title: Maintenenace Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Richie Scobbie.
I am the maintenance man here at Gowrie House. I have been with the home for 2 and a half years now and enjoy being part of the Gowrie team. My role at the home is to maintain the home to a high standard making sure that all is safe for the residents and staff. When I am at home, I like to spend time with my kids going to their football games or fishing with my sons, we also like to go on family walks or do a spot of magnet fishing or camping.

Elaine

Elaine Berry

Job Title: Care Home Manager Joined: 2025

With over 30 years of experience in the care sector, Elaine brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and leadership to our home. Originally training as a Mental Health Nurse, she has dedicated her career to supporting others and has spent many years successfully managing care homes across the region.
Elaine is passionate about creating a warm, person-centred environment where residents feel truly at home, and where staff are supported to provide the highest standard of care.


Outside of work, she loves spending time with her three children and five grandchildren, describing family time as her favourite way to spend her spare time

Keira

Keira Kirkwood

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2025

Meet Keira
Keira joined Gowrie in 2025, bringing with her a strong background in administration, having previously worked within the hotel and hospitality industry. Her experience in customer service and organisation has been a great asset to the team.


A dedicated mum, Keira loves spending quality time with her son, Sam, and enjoys weightlifting in her spare time — a hobby that reflects her positive energy and determination both in and out of work

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team Gowrie House

Job Title: Housekeeping

Meet some of our domestic team who work tirelessly to keep our home to a high standard of cleanliness


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Amy Louise

Amy Louise Rogers

Job Title: Team Leader Activities Coordinator Joined: 2023

Meet Amy – Activities Team Leader


Amy joined our team in 2023 and brings with her a rich background in adult disability care, combined with a lifelong love of music. Before joining Gowrie, Amy balanced her care work alongside her involvement in the music industry — a combination that has shaped her creative and person-centred approach to activities.


She has a real passion for bringing joy and purpose to life in our home, especially through the integration of music into everyday care.


Outside of work, Amy loves attending live gigs and discovering new music.

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