
This was the best thing we did for our mum - after settling in she was a new personFiona N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care and consideration shown to our dad is amazing,S A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I get along very well with everyone that works here and I can have a great laughWilliam S(Resident / Service User)

This was the best thing we did for our mum - after settling in she was a new personFiona N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care and consideration shown to our dad is amazing,S A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I get along very well with everyone that works here and I can have a great laughWilliam S(Resident / Service User)

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...
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
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Gowrie House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Secure care park at rear of building
Gowrie House Care Home Reviews (62)
Gowrie House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gowrie House Care Home has 62 reviews.
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!
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.
10/10
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 07 Jul 2026
Summer Fete 2026! ?? We may not have had the sunshine we ordered... ????? but that certainly didn't stop us having a fantastic afternoon here at Gowrie! ?? A huge...
- 02 Jul 2026
One of Gowrie’s major focuses for 2026 has been enhancing our garden space, and we are delighted with the progress made so far. Our garden continues to flourish with the...
- 11 Mar 2026
?? Sugar, Ah Honey Honey!?? At our coffee morning, our wonderful residents have been busy creating a sweet new fundraising idea — £1 Sweetie Mix-Ups! Each bag is filled with...
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Meet the Team (9)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Vickie has been a valued member of our team for many years, providing compassionate, person-centred care within our dementia communities. Her dedication, experience, and natural ability to support both residents and colleagues have recently led her to take on the new and well-deserved role of Senior Carer.
Outside of work, Vickie enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, making the most of every moment together.

With over eight years of salon experience, alongside personal experience supporting people living with dementia, we were delighted to welcome Rosie to the team this year. She brings both professional expertise and a compassionate understanding to her role, creating a calm, enjoyable experience for every resident.
Rosie is available in the salon for residents on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Ava has been our dedicated nurse for many years and is a truly valued asset to our team. Throughout her time with us, she has built strong, meaningful relationships with our residents, taking the time to understand their individual needs and preferences. Her experience, compassion, and commitment to high-quality care make her an integral part of our community.
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