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Earlsferry House Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a converted period house set in a stunning location. The home is next to the beach in the coastal town of Elie and Earlsferry.
The home offers a safe and comfortable environment with rooms across two floors and a choice of lounges, most with views overlooking Elie Bay. The residents' wellbeing is at the heart of everything the care...
Care Provided by Earlsferry House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 26 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Earlsferry House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Earlsferry 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
- Tracy Sayle(Interim Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2001
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Open to Care visiting and there are no restrictions as to how long visit duration is. Earlsferry House does ask that visitors give a wee call prior to coming in to ensure that there is not an influx of visitors at one time.
Parking
- Parking facilities within the grounds of the home
Earlsferry House Care Home Reviews (32)
Earlsferry House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.643) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Earlsferry House Care Home has 32 reviews.
My husband has been resident in Earlsferry House since 2021. He first experienced another care home where he was unhappy. Moving here was a transformation. It was covid time but the restrictions were handled so much more sensitively here. He was immediately welcomed and felt at home. As his condition deteriorated, the care given to him by staff has been exemplary. There were times when short staffing prevent some activities but they always did the best they could. In recent time, when he was very restricted in what he could do, say, or eat, care was excellent and there were often one to one interactions with him even if he was in bed. I want to say a big thank you to all the staff - management, caring, nursing, catering, cleaning, laundering - for all the love and care given not just to my husband but also to me on my many visits.
Earlsferry House is very welcoming and friendly, very supportive to family of residents. Mum is very happy in the home and feels well looked after. All the staff are very kind and caring. Lots of activities and entertainment are taking place. Feel that mum is the best home for her - it is small and homely with all lovely outlook over the garden, sand-dunes, beach and the sea. Unfortunately, all homes are very expensive, so cannot say it is an excellent value, but have to accept that this is the cost of your relative being kept safe and well cared for.
It means a great deal to our whole team that you recognise the kindness...
I find Earlsferry House excellent. Staff always friendly and helpful. Lots of activities, i.e. Highland dancers, singers, crafts, outings to shops, lunch and church choirs. Food choice is good, at valentines day, mothers day, Christmas and New Year I had lunch with my wife and food very good. Garden lovely and with beach behind the home, excellent position in the home.
It is wonderful to know that our team's friendliness and support have made such a positive impression. We take great pride in creating a welcoming environment,...
My gran is extremely happy and in her own words everything is one hundred percent ! She loves the staff and loves the food and people,
I feel she has a new lease of life albeit she is frail this home and care they provide is giving her the best life she can ever have,
Every time I visit every staff member is smiling in which I know can certainly be a tough job but they are so happy cheery and welcoming.
There is always a lot of social activities for the residents to join in on and the staff encourage the residents to join in my team says she wouldn't join in and every time I am in she is joining in and smiling !!!
I see the staff sing dance and generally always treating everyone like they would their own family, you can just tell the passion they have.
We are incredibly touched to hear how happy and settled your Gran was at Earlsferry House, and how much she enjoyed the care, the food, the activities,...
My gran has been In Earlsferry House now for a couple of months. She lived independently prior to residing at Earlsferry house. I was so happy that a place became available. Every time I visit my gran is very settled. In grans words "I have no complaints, I'm well looked after". The staff are amazing and you can see from the offset that person centred care is at the centre of what they do. Earlsferry house has a very homely feeling and we are always made to feel very welcome.
We're especially touched by her words and by your recognition of our staff...
I visit my sister (92) regularly and always find her so content.The reason because she is so well cared for. The food is so varied.The staff are so welcoming, kind and caring and nothing is a bother. The "Home" is like home, lovely rooms and spotlessly clean. Everything is well maintained.
Thank you so much for your kind words these go a long way and really make the staff feel that what they are doing is worthwhile. Your sister is a pleasure to care for and very much part of our wee family in Earlsferry
It is now 6 months since my father moved into Earlsferry House. All the staff are so friendly and caring and he is very settled and well looked after. He loves the view from his room over the garden and dunes and enjoys the exercise classes! If there are any issues I am regularly up-dated which I really appreciate as I live in the south of England. It's a hard decision for a family to make moving a loved one into a care home, but the management and staff made the transition much easier for all of us. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words, we all appreciate your review and this goes a long way. We are so glad Dad has settled into his new environment and we love having him with us.
Mum has been a resident since 2022 and receives a high level of care. I haven't personally been able to visit since 2022 as I live overseas, but Mum has constant family visitors and friends. The home is always very welcoming and warm, and the staff attend to every need and give care and attention. We get frequent calls and updates on Mum. We are so happy to have her there being looked after so well.
Thank you so much for your kind words the staff appreciate and love to hear comments. All comments are much appreciated
Extremely good care.Staff amazing. Food good. Brilliant atmosphere. Rooms very cosy and well decorated. Overall a really good place to be.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you are having such a positive experience. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent care, and it's wonderful to know that you have found the staff amazing, the food good, and the atmosphere brilliant. We're also glad you are enjoying...
I am immensely grateful to all at Earlsferry House for their kindness to my father since he moved in six weeks ago. Despite his advancing dementia, it's clear that he knows and feels he belongs here, is valued and cared for, and that this is a home, in every real sense. Carers show a connection to the residents, with patience, good humour, and a great depth of understanding of their needs. The atmosphere here is relaxing and restful - the house in its beautiful setting is kept immaculately - with a good balance of activity and change of scene.
The quality of nursing care is impressive. Ailments are picked up, addressed, and communicated. My father's state of health and general well-being have improved considerably since his arrival here. Without exception, every person who works here - nurses, carers, cleaners, management or kitchen staff - interacts with and relates to the residents on a personal level. Their commitment shows.
Many thanks for submitting such a lovely review of the care we provide your dad at Earlsferry House. Dad is a true gentleman and has won the hearts of all staff in such a short space of time. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level and standards of care and communication to our families...
Earlsferry House has seen dramatic improvements in the past couple of years, when my elderly mother became a resident. Undoubtedly its greatest asset is the staff - from the carers to the kitchen staff and cleaners, the nurses and the "front of house"! They are without exception dedicated, caring and committed. They clearly form attachments to the residents and treat them as they'd wish their own loved ones to be cared for.
While the property is an old building and not purpose-built, it has been adapted to cope. Its position on the seafront and delightful garden bring joy to the residents.
Many thanks for submitting such a lovely review of the care we provide your lovely Mum with at Earlsferry House. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level and standards of care and your review is a testament to the carers and wider team. I will of course share your review with our team Kindest Regards.
My mum developed an infection and - as always - I was kept informed every step of the way on the status of her condition. The staff are always kind and clear in their communication, and always compassionate towards my mum. Thankfully, my mum is growing stronger and better every day due to their care and expertise. Every time I visit my mum I' m always given a warm welcome and mum is well presented and content.
Many thanks for submitting such a lovely review of the care we provide your lovely Mum with at Earlsferry House. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level and standards of care and communication to our families and your review is a testament to the carers and wider team. I will of course share your review with our team Kindest Regards.
Dad was on respite for a week. I knew from the first instance Dad was in safe hands, and I could go away for a hard-earned break with peace of mind. The place was very clean, and the staff was very welcoming, from the manager, carers, kitchen staff and domestic staff. All of Dad's needs were met, as the staff went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Ealsferry House Care Home.
Thank you this is very much appreciated your dad was a pleasure to care for.
They took the time and they became his second family, I will always be glad for that.
My father passed away at the end of February and I can’t praise all the managers and staff for how they looked after him in his last few weeks/days. They gave me and my family the help and support we needed to get through a very difficult time. We couldn’t have done it without them.
Just want to say a massive thank you to you all.
Thank you for your very kind words this means a lot to us as a team to know you were happy with Dad's care. Your dad is a massive loss to us in Earlsferry however we have great memories.
My father needed to go into care and we were very pleased there was a place available at Earlsferry House as we had asked our friends and it is the care home recommended in our area. The staff are welcoming and friendly from the moment you come through the door. We feel he is well looked after and is kept clean. His room is nice and bright and also fresh and clean. We feel we are able to speak to staff about his care as they care about him too.
Thank you for your kind words both myself and the staff greatly appreciate all comments as make our job worth while.
It is not an easy transition to make, but we have experienced support and friendship from the Earlsferry House Care Home team.
Thank you for your kind response; we love to hear positive feedback from families and friends and make our job so worthwhile.
My mum has spent the last two years at The Earlsferry Nursing Home and both my mum and I know how great the staff are and how well looked after she is. At what can be a very distressing time the staff have made Mum feel very welcome and brought a smile back to her face. The interaction with the staff and other residents has been key in ensuring Mum feels part of a community.
Thank you for your kind words, Mum is a major part of our wee community and our extended community and she is a pleasure day in day out telling us all her stories and giving us a song.
Our mum, after suffering a stroke, has severely constrained mobility and is unable to get up and walk around and her care is complicated. This means she cannot take part in all the activities that are on offer or fully take advantage of the food prepared, due to her inability to swallow solid food. That is a shame as the food is of pretty high quality. Despite these difficulties, she is very well cared for at Earlsferry House. The home is very well managed with the residents' well-being placed at the centre of everything they do. The care teams are extremely well-led and display a caring, professional attitude. They keep a careful eye on any more complex care needs, working closely with specialists should any issues need to be monitored. The atmosphere in the home is good. Residents' clothes are kept clean. The home itself is clean too and well maintained. I would definitely recommend Earlsferry House Care Home based on my own experience of it in the 18 months since my mum arrived there.
Your comments are very gratefully received. All the staff really appreciate your feedback. We look at Mum as part of our extended family and staff love to spend time with her on a daily basis getting all her stories of her travels and experiences. She is a pleasure to have in Earlsferry.
Which makes the fact of her illness a lot easier on her family. I have no problem writing this review as it's simply the truth.
Myself and the staff thank you for your very kind review this gives all the staff a real boost and makes all efforts very worthwhile. Your mum has settled in so well from the day she came to the home and is loved by all as are all our residents.
My relative has been in the care home for nearly 6 years. She has always been treated with care and compassion owing to her medical condition. I find the staff caring and respectful also friendly to visitors. The ambiance and care of the building is also a credit to the staff. My relative has medical conditions that are taken seriously and any issues are dealt with promptly.
Thank you so much for your kind words, myself along with all the staff really appreciate your kind words and the support you give us and your relative. Nothing is a problem for you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 12 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026Please do contact us to find out more
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Meet the Team (3)

I joined the team in February 2026 and bring many years of experience as a home manager. I’m a positive, dynamic and confident leader who believes in creating an environment where both residents and staff can thrive. Supporting my team to develop and excel is incredibly important to me, and I actively promote inclusion in everything we do.
My priority is ensuring that every resident receives the highest standard of person-centred care. I’m committed to making our home a warm, supportive and empowering place for everyone who lives and works here.

Hi, I am Cathy and have been working in Earlsferry since 2019, I started as a senior carer and progressed throughout the years up to deputy manager My ethos is very much about best practices and ensuring my resident's needs are met, I see myself as a very passionate and positive person with a lot to give, I am also passionate regarding my staff and manager as well as being an open book to my families.
I have a daughter and three grandchildren who live in England, so I look forward to my FaceTime with all of them to keep me up to date on their day-to-day activities.

Caitlin has recently joined the team at Earlsferry House as the administrator. She has over 5 years of admin experience and is enjoying getting to know all of our residents and visitors.
In her free time Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, popping to the beach and sewing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earlsferry House Care Home
What types of Care is Earlsferry House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Earlsferry House Care Home have?
There are 26 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Earlsferry House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Earlsferry House Care Home to the centre of Leven?
6.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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