
The management team are so approachable and you never feel any request or issue is a problem.L P(Sister of Resident/Service User)

best way to summarise our experience is to quote my brother who says 'he could not be any happier'Claire B(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My siblings and I are relieved to know our mother is in a safe place and receiving excellent care.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The management team are so approachable and you never feel any request or issue is a problem.L P(Sister of Resident/Service User)

best way to summarise our experience is to quote my brother who says 'he could not be any happier'Claire B(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My siblings and I are relieved to know our mother is in a safe place and receiving excellent care.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A warm welcome awaits you at Meallmore’s purpose built nursing home in Leven.
Leven Beach offers a high standard of tailored nursing care to older people, including those with dementia and its related conditions.
The home’s aim is to provide a homely atmosphere whilst delivering high-quality, professional, person-centred care and support that focuses on resident and family involvement.
Situated at the seafront in Leven, close to local shops and amenities, the...
Care Provided by Leven Beach Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 52 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees from £1,074.18 per week. Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Leven Beach Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Leven Beach 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
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Radford(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1994
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
Leven Beach Care Home Reviews (49)
Leven Beach Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leven Beach Care Home has 49 reviews.
A few points that we have noticed is that communication between resident and staff not always passed on, also often they say they are short staffed so waiting time for somethings not always good, they are just small things but if changed could make a huge difference.
When my uncle entered Leven Beach Care Home in June 2022 I was assured they would look after him for the rest of his life and that is exactly what the staff did. In spite of his increasing dementia, he enjoyed the food, chats with staff and entertainment in the first five months. When he fell and broke his hip at the end of November and had to go to the hospital, the manager immediately told me that they would have him back after the op and six days later he returned to the home. He received excellent nursing care for the next difficult four weeks until he slipped away aged 95. I live 200 miles away and could only visit every 2 weeks but never had any concerns about his care. I found later that when he died the staff had laid him out, dressed him in his own clothes and tucked his favourite toy cat in beside him for that final journey to the undertakers. I could not have asked for anything better. My heartfelt thanks go to all the staff at Leven Beach.
Thank you for your kind review. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to look after your uncle and we all miss his chats here especially when he was reminiscing about his dancing days.
My sister and I are so pleased our mum is in Leven Beach. From day one, all the staff have been so kind and friendly, and we know Mum will be very happy there. Thank you so much for making the transition stress free; you are all doing a fantastic job.
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you felt the move for your mum was stress-free.
The staff at Leven Beac are amazing. We were dreading putting Mum into permanent care, but the lovely, kind staff made the transition a comfortable and non-stressful experience. Well done, everybody!
We appreciate you taking the time to send us a review. It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to look after your mum and get to know you as a family.
Leven Beach Care Home has been very kind and thoughtful over the last few weeks as my mother-in-law has been at her frailest time. The staff are very friendly and help in every possible way that they can. We cannot fault the care that she has received since she first went into the home almost four years ago. Very quick to pick up and act on any medical needs that occurred.
Thank you so much for your review. It has been our pleasure to have the opportunity to look after not only your mum but all of you as a family over these last four years.
After a series of events, my dad was sent to hospital for psychiatric evaluation. It was explained to me that Leven Beach would keep dad’s room for a reasonable period depending on the outcome of the assessment. After 6 weeks I discovered that Leven Beach had stated on the day of transfer that there were no circumstances in which my dad would be accepted back.
We have received no apology.
In addition to the dishonesty and disrespect, my dad’s room had a very strong odour (made me boak even with a mask on!) and the floor was always sticky. Despite several reports this was never rectified.
We would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are focused on ensuring everyone at Leven Beach receives the highest standards of personalised, quality care and support, and so we apologise that you have had cause to submit a complaint. We are currently reviewing the issues raised...
The home and the staff have been extremely friendly and helpful in the care of my mum. They keep me regularly informed and send photos of the activities that my mum has taken part in. The rooms are always clean and tidy and the food is to a good standard.
Thank you David for your kind words. We are thoroughly enjoying having visitors back to our home.
My experience of Leven Beach Care Home is a mostly happy one, the staff are very helpful and friendly. My partner has been in their care for nearly 2 and a half years. She is happy and clean so I'm happy about that. I must say they are very strict and safe with the pandemic scare.
Thank you so much for writing this review. We know this pandemic has been difficult for you and appreciate you recognising how hard we all worked to keep our residents safe at this time. It is a pleasure for us to see you be able to spend more time in our home again.
I feel the staff are friendly and helpful. I do not have any expectations apart from being allowed to visit. Has been a difficult year to have an opinion with all restrictions due to COVID.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are delighted to be able to welcome you back into our home after, like you said, a very difficult year.
Staff are extremely kind and efficient and look after my aunt well.
Thank you for your kind comment and for taking the time to complete the review.
I can't begin to say enough good things about Leven Beach Care Home. The way they looked after Dad for the two years he was with them was exceptional. It felt like he (and indeed we) became part of their extended family. Nothing was ever too much bother or hassle. Any questions or requests we had were responded to willingly and quickly. We always knew that Dad was in great hands with people who knew how to, and showed a real desire, to do a friendly and professional job.
Hi David. Thank you so much for your kind words. We feel honoured to have been given the chance to care for your dad and welcome you all into our extended family.
Whilst I have no issue with the care home, I do feel that my wife has been treated like a prisoner over the past year to 18 months, owing to Government controls.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We fully appreciate how difficult this last year has been for you and your family and we are delighted to see the easing of government restrictions means we are able to welcome you back into our home more frequently again.
His health has improved, weight has increased and mobility vastly improved. The various activities brighten his week and he hasn't a bad word o say about the staff. He is happy and settled and I#m happy to see him so.
Thank you for this kind review. We all enjoy the chats and the banter we have with your dad.
It is a pleasure visiting my cousin in this home. You are met by staff pleasantly at the front door and escorted to the person's room. It is clean and rooms are kept tidy. All in all, a nice place to visit.
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are glad you enjoy your visits to see your cousin.
I find the staff and management in the home good and find no reason to give a review on them. My only concern is the food and meal options. I have already asked to have my friend's dietary needs looked into as this seems to be the only thing that concerns me up until now. I am still getting bad reviews about the meal plans. I understand it must be challenging to please all residents but plain food would be the answer in my opinion. Apart from this happy with all other aspects.
Thank you Grace for your comments. We are saddened to hear the food is not meeting your expectations. Can we take this opportunity however to reassure you we are meeting with your friend regularly and trying our best to provide alternatives from our already extensive menu. During your next visit we will arrange for you, with your friend, to meet with our chef and compile a meal plan.
All the staff at Leven Beach Care Home have been extremely supportive and caring during the difficult time of my parents having to go into a home at the worst time in history due to COVID-19. They treated my parents and their family with respect. Never slow to answer our questions and help us. The activities coordinator is worth her weight in gold and kept us up to date with plenty of photos and videos that kept me sane.
Thank you for your kind words. We will be forever grateful you entrusted your parents into our care. It was our pleasure to not only care for your parents but also to be able to support you and your family through such a difficult time.
My mother has been made very welcome by all staff. Staff have been very helpful to the family and any questions we have asked.
Thank you John for your kind comments. We are looking forward to getting to know your mum, you and your family more over the coming months.
I am very happy with the care provided by the home. The staff are very kind and easy to talk to. My mother speaks highly of the food and also the standard of cleanliness. She is allowed the freedom to have a day in bed if she feels like it and can stay in her room if she wishes.
Thank you for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and support her to make her own choices about the way she wishes to spend her days.
Once the decision had been taken for Mum to go into care, the one place we wanted her to go was to Leven Beach. My father spent the last 4 and a half years of his life there and staff became our extended family. We could not fault the home or staff on any level and Mum is extremely happy where she is. She has very little company at home and through her jigsaws and DVD's were all that she needed until she went to Leven Beach and discovered lots of people to talk to, sing with and take part in so many activities, not to mention the wonderful meal selections! We will be eternally grateful to the staff for the amazing work that they do for all the residents at Leven Beach.
Aww Karon, thank you so much for your kind words. It is our absolute please to have firstly cared for your dad and now have the opportunity to care for your mum. She has the ability to brighten everyone's day which has been so so much needed over this difficult last year. You are very much like family to us here at Leven Beach and we want to thank you for the support you give us.
Mum became a resident in the home during the pandemic at a time when she was becoming increasingly more depressed and lonely in her own home. The change in her is wonderful! She has company and lots to keep her busy. As she is becoming less independent, she is well cared for by lovely and caring staff. Activities are well organised and varied which is great for Mum as she likes to be involved and busy.
Hi Sheila. Thank you for your kind words. Mum certainly has settled in well at Leven Beach and her smile brightens our days. Your mum loves a blether and I'm not sure if we benefit more from these chats than your mum or vice versa.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 20 March 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- 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 (6) & Events (0)
- 22 Dec 2025
At Leven Beach Care Home, residents’ stories and achievements are an important part of everyday life, and one recent story has left a lasting legacy within the home. Earlier this...
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

Our dedicated team of staff at Leven Beach are open and honest in all areas of their work and hugely committed to ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care.
We strive to encourage our residents to continue with the activities they enjoyed prior to living with us and enable them to maintain an active social life. We have five lounges - two of which are lounge/dining areas - and one dining room so individuals can choose their preferred area to spend time and socialise. We also have a dedicated hairdressing/beauty salon.
We are particularly proud of the fantastic reputation that we have built with the local community and often have visits from entertainers as well as the nursery and primary school. We also organise a variety of outings allowing our residents to participate in different activities around the local area.
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