Leys Park Care Home

80 Leys Park Road, Dunfermline KY12 0AB
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9.1 33 Reviews
  • Leys Park Care Home, Dunfermline
For the last 20 years Leys Park has been dedicated to the care of older people. Set in large grounds, Leys Park has an enclosed garden with an area specifically designed for the home by the Prince’s Trust.

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 programme has provided a cosy and comfortable home and the latest facilities and equipment ensure the health and safety of residents with limited mobility.

Activity co-ordinators run a varied programme of hobbies and events at the home, including quizzes, regular bingo sessions and arts and crafts. Residents can also enjoy trips out to local attractions and to the nearby Fife coast. Particularly popular are afternoon teas and coffee mornings.

Once a month Leys Park hold a residents’ meeting to listen to peoples’ views and to let everyone know what the home has planned for the following few weeks.
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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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1538 – £1538
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1538 – £1538
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1538 – £1538
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1538 – £1538

No longer a nursing home

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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Michelle Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (33)

9.1

Leys Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leys Park Care Home has 33 reviews.

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Review from A F (Ex Family Member) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I had to take Mum out immediately due to serious concerns about care she was receiving after family spent two days with Mum when she took ill. Unfortunately Mum passed away at my home two weeks later. Hospital at home explained to us she had recently suffered some form of attack to her heart. Concerns
were given to the owners of the care home, St Philips, and investigation took place. I have a letter from them with the results of their investigation which has confirmed a couple of nurses in the care home were not confident in using new system that was in place which held residents' medical details. As a result, those nurses would possibly not know everyone’s full medical needs. Letter also confirmed other details we had concerns with. Care commission recently done inspection, put change request in place for home and date for completion. None of these were met and date extended. Please check care commission reports. No apology given to family. Disgraceful.
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Review from Katie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was in Ley's Park (dementia) for a few years and always received first-class care and attention. They always kept in contact and the carers and nurses were lovely. My dad was pretty difficult to deal with (very independent, and often aggressive) but the carers tapped into his character and developed
a great relationship with him. I cannot express my thanks enough.
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Review from Rosemary P (Wife of Resident) published on 15 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been in respite twice in the last 2 years, both times in Leys Park. The first time he was in for 2 weeks and at that time, the building needed a lot of work done on it. But that wasn't important to me. The main thing was the care of my husband. And for that, I simply cannot praise them
enough. From carers to nurses, each was fantastic. Patient, attentive to each resident's needs and their family/friends. Always had time to answer my questions and made me feel welcome each time I visited. I have never met the manager but my social worker thinks a lot of her and that is good enough for me. The second time my husband was in, just 4 weeks ago, his Dementia had become much worse. He was rude and accused the carers of all sorts. But none of it was true and I can only admire how they all coped with him. It is the only home I will be happy to place my husband in when the time comes. As I know we will both be looked after. And so will our wee dog who loves them all. A really lovely nursing home.
Reply from Angela Parnell, Senior Home Manager at Leys Park Care Home

Thank you so much, Rosemary, we did meet briefly two years ago at the first assessment and I'm sorry I wasn't here when your husband was staying with us recently. I'm so pleased he enjoyed his time with us and that this helped with your own respite. If we can be of service in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Angela

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Review from Donna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were made aware my mum could no longer live at home and had to find a care home for Mum within a few days. We didn’t have any choice as we were in the middle of lockdown. I was very nervous as we knew nothing regarding Leys Park and she was admitted on a six week trial period. The staff were amazing
with Mum and she settled very quickly. She has a great connection with most of the staff and I’m sure she will be quite demanding. After the six week period we didn’t even consider moving Mum as she is happy and has never requested to go home. The staff have a great connection with the residents and always go above and beyond, we could not thank them enough. Even when my dad passed away the support she got from staff reassured us all. I would highly recommend this care facility to family and friends.
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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are doing a great job of looking after our mum. The staff have shown true care/commitment to their residents, especially during the last few months (Covid). Friendly atmosphere when you walk into Leys Park. Lots of activities arranged for residents as well as guest singers and musicians. It's
an old building but updating and improvements are ongoing. What has been updated looks fabulous. Have had a couple of issues, however, these were dealt with appropriately by management. Well done and thank you, Leys Park.
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The building is quite old but is being renovated. We have been very impressed by the staff and management who really seem to care about the residents. Things have been difficult recently with visits not being possible because of Covid-19 lockdown. We have been able to use phone calls and video calls,
which has helped.
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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, we are very happy with the care our parent receives. The building is dated, but renovation works are ongoing, and we have been kept updated on progress. We have had a few isolated complaints, but these have been dealt with swiftly and satisfactory.
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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum is in the dementia unit at Leys Park. The care she receives is excellent. During this lockdown they have kept residents and themselves safe; well done and thank you.
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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
It is a very good and caring home, the only downfall is it's a very old building and needs a lot of renovation, but that is getting done gradually. Everything seems fine and all the staff do their best to make my mum and myself very welcome.
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Review from Catriona (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father lived with the staff at Leys Park for three-plus years, and they were absolutely fantastic - throughout his life with them and at the time of his passing. He was happy and his old sense of humour emerged under the love and fun-full care they gave him. And they were so caring towards and considerate
of my mother and myself. I am so pleased we found Leys Park in our moment of need.
Reply from Angela Parnell, Manager at Leys Park Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. It was an absolute pleasure supporting Dad and your family over the last few years; please stay in touch!

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Review from D M (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good care and service provided. Informative by telephone if any illnesses occur.
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Review from Shayne M (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and approachable. My mum is a 79 year old schizophrenic so can be difficult. I am very surprised about how much it all costs, very expensive.
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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The home will be much better when the refurbishment is complete, although there already looks as if maintenance is required. The staff are lovely but seem overworked and not enough of them. Dad seems settled though and that's the main thing.
Reply from Angela Parnell, Home Manager at Leys Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are currently working through a large programme of renovation and ongoing maintenance and the visual and comfort standards of the home are set to improve greatly.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.091)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10 for Leys Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.258 for Leys Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.258
  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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Leys Park Care Home is based on 11 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.2 = 0.833
  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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 5 Feb 2025
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)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Michelle

Michelle Smith

Job Title: Home Manager

Michelle is our experienced and passionate manager at Leys Park.

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