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Once the Northern Hospital in Dunfermline, the 64 bedded home has a unit specialising in dementia care and a separate unit focusing on the care of frail older people. A refurbishment and re-decoration...
Care Provided by Leys Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
No longer a nursing home
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Leys Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Leys Park 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Smith (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Leys Park Care Home Reviews (38)
Leys Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.206) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leys Park Care Home has 38 reviews.
Almost every night there's a power cut at almost £2000 a week between the council and what I pay why can it not fixed I'm only here because the council recommended it. There's a lock on fuse box so night time staff can't flick back on. I do not recommend Find a better care home.
I am pleased to say that we were able to discuss this in person and come to a resolution. Whilst the review is not a reflection of the care you receive, we cannot have dissatisfied resident.
Please feel free to speak to myself or a member of the team if you need anything.
There has been a few teething problems with regards to getting to know my mum and some mix up with laundry a few items going missing but my understanding os this is common in every care home. Everything I have gone to staff or management about has been dealt with straight away in a very professional manner and overall I am very happy with the way my mum is being looked after and cared for, she is never in her room when I visit and is always involved in all activities.
The staff are friendly + helpful. It's like a family; courteous and helpful. Nothing is a problem to them. My mother is well cared for both physically and mentally. The premises is always clean and well looked after.
Overall review is satisfactory, there are areas for improvement. Some rooms would benefit from having hard flooring i.e - wood, lino instead of carpet, as service user has incontinence, this causes the carpet to smell. Therefore unpleasant to visit in the room. There are activities provided but when not the resident tend to just sleep, as not much for them to do, cinema room would be good.
I am very happy with the home as it is within walking distance for my elderly mother to visit my father. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. My dad has settled in from his arrival in Oct'25. He does sometimes say his dinner can be a bit cold so perhaps the plates could be warmed or food on plate heated in microwave. Overall I'm quite happy.
I am satisfied with my husbands care in Leys Park. Management and staff have his best interests at heart and do their best to keep him safe well and contented. He eats well which is a blessing and doesn't often leave any food. However one small point as food is served on cold plates it quickly cools and if they could be warmed before serving would be a benefit when better weather comes getting out in fresh air would also help.
We're very pleased with the home - care. Very clean and pleasant staff.
Very good staff, friendly always smiling. My mum has been here for 2 years now and I have no complaints about how she has been cared for.
Husband has been resident for over 3 years, he is well-looked after, well-fed and entertained.
Staff are excellent in caring for residents. Good range of activities on offer. Would benefit from having transport to take residents out on trips instead of using local bus facilities. Rooms are clean and well equipped, some areas i.e lounge could do with being updated, and would be good if some security for other residents entering rooms was put in place.
Very professionally staffed, a homely care home.
Very good care given to residents and care given with patience and love. This home has developed into a place of very good care and attention given to residents.
As a family we are delighted with the care out father receives from all the staff. He is treated with dignity and compassion.
The staff at Leys Park know my sister-in-law well and are very good at working out what she needs and wants (she is unable to verbalise her needs). The staff are very caring and responsive to her needs.
Staff are very helpful and friendly. The cleanliness of the home is excellent.
Nothing is any trouble, all staff members are on first-name terms with the family.
All staff are very helpful and if I have any concerns they help to resolve my concerns.
My mum was in the dementia area, she went there after falling at home she was in there for nearly two years they were good with my mum and the staff were brilliant could not fault the manager for how lovely and friendly she is. I would like to thank you for looking after my mum.
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate the feedback and we will be passing on your comments to the team!
For too long, important, basic training had been let slip - signs of improvement now.
Although this was my first visit to see my aunt, who has only been a resident for three weeks, I got a good feeling about the place. The staff were friendly and very good with the residents. The bits of the home I saw were clean and tidy. The management team were very helpful and answered all my questions. I was extremely pleased to hear that my aunt had already been taken out to enjoy the sun at a nearby park. Although it's early days, I hope things remain this good.
My dad has Alzheimer's and is doubly incontinent and in a wheelchair. The staff and management at Leys Park have always treated him with respect and dignity. Since the home activities and recreational programme has been improved my dad has been enjoying life more. He is taken out on excursions in the mini-bus and joins in with the art and physical games even if it's just throwing a beach ball to another resident. The food at Leys Park has also greatly improved since the new chef started and my dad has managed to put on some weight. He has started talking again and can even manage a joke now and then. All down to the dedicated staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. We are so happy that you are pleased with the support and care your Father receives and will continue to endeavour to deliver the highest standard of care that we can. It is a privilege to support him and hope that he continues to enjoy our programme of activities and outings within his community.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 23 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Michelle is our experienced and passionate manager at Leys Park.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leys Park Care Home
What types of Care is Leys Park Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Leys Park Care Home have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Leys Park Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Leys Park Care Home to the centre of Dunfermline?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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