Methven House

14 Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YQ
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9.4 19 Reviews
  • Methven House, Kirkcaldy
Hailed as a stunning example of a modern purpose built care home when it opened in 2005, Methven House continues to display a high level of both comfort and quality.

Methven House provides nursing care on three floors with a total of 60 bedrooms – 58 large single rooms and two double rooms for couples who have decided that the time is right to enjoy round the clock care and attention. The upper floors are accessed by two lifts. All bedrooms are spacious and airy with en-suite toilets and either a shower or a bath.

The top floor features extra large bedrooms and en-suite shower rooms, giving these residents almost unprecedented independence within a comforting cocoon. Methven House also enjoys a wide range of facilities ranging from an in-house hairdressing salon to an internet café.

A state-of-the-art sprinkler system, low surface-temperature radiators and other special safety and security systems have been designed-in, as have sun-pipes to provide natural light wherever possible. Direct-dial telephone system with itemised billing is installed in each bedroom. The nursing home also features specialised bathing facilities and an intercall alarm facility with its own audio link, which alerts staff instantly to any problems and allows instant communication between residents and care staff.

Surrounding Methven House are private landscaped garden areas where residents can take a stroll or simply sit and enjoy the fresh air and flowers.

Ideally located in the heart of Kirkcaldy town centre, the close proximity to the local bus and train stations also places Methven House within easy reach of the many attractions of the surrounding area. Edinburgh is easily reached by both road and rail.

With regular outings to the shops, shows – the famous Adam Smith Theatre is within yards of the nursing home – and other places of interest in the company’s own minibus there is always plenty to do.
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Care Provided

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

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Rosanne Somerville (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Visiting

  • Open visiting. The home do have protected mealtimes.

Parking

  • Car parking on site

Methven House Reviews (19)

9.4

Methven House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.380) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Methven House has 19 reviews.

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Review from Jane G (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and staff have provided excellent care in meeting not only the needs but mental well-being of the resident. The attention to detail and knowing the resident has benefitted him in many ways. To allow the resident to feel as though he is at home in a care setting helps with comfort and reassurance,
while listening to the resident and him being valued. To visitors all staff have been brilliant.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Methven House

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We're truly grateful for your feedback. It means a great deal to our entire team to know that the care and support we provide have made such a positive impact. Creating a homely, respectful, and supportive environment is at the heart of what we do, and it's wonderful to hear that this has been felt both by the resident and by you as a visitor. Thank you for your feedback.

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Review from E D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel my mum is well-treated and well looked after. The home is regularly in contact with me with updates or issues. I really enjoy following the home on social media as I see pictures and videos of my mum taking part in games, fun, etc. I live 2 hours away, and this makes it easier for me to keep
an eye on mum. The staff are friendly and helpful, and any issues I have are quickly resolved.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Methven House

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We're truly delighted to hear that you feel your mum is well cared for and that our communication helps you feel connected and reassured, even from a distance.We're also so pleased to know that you enjoy following Methven House's social media updates, it's always lovely to share the joy and engagement our residents experience during activities and events. Our team works hard to create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment, and your feedback means a great deal to us. Thank you again.

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Review from J P (Sister of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleasant environment. All staff very helpful.
Reply from Laura Poole, Communications at Methven House

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. Our team takes great pride in providing a warm, supportive environment for both residents and visitors, and it's wonderful to know that their efforts are making a difference. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Review from Amanda D (Relative of Resident) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Would not recommend this nursing home. Lacked basic care and hard to find staff. Lots of very disabled residents unattended in hallways. Hygiene not great. Communal laundry awful with other people's clothing being worn despite labelling. Activities programme very poor. Took ages to get in and out as
staff not responsive when you required secure exit/entry. Only plus was large rooms.
Reply from Clare Cogan Turner, Communications at Methven House

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and the concerns you've raised. This is not the standard we aim to uphold, and we will look into any of the issues which have not already been addressed within the home. Since the start of this year, we have been working hard to make meaningful changes within Methven House. We've introduced a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator, created a new lounge area and many activities to improve resident engagement. We've seen a positive impact on wellbeing and family involvement, and we are committed to continuing this progress.We operate a manager's open door policy, hold regular resident and family meetings, and always welcome feedback as it helps us improve the care and support we provide. You are very welcome to attend any of these meetings or speak directly with our Home Manager, who would be happy to discuss your concerns further. Once again, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are pleasant and understand my mums needs. Cleanliness has improved by 100% since new management has taken over. Activities have improved a great deal. To be truthfully honest I don't have any concerns with regards to my mums care as they are now being fully met.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Methven House over a month ago and has really settled in well. The staff have been so kind and helpful even before we moved my mother into the home. I was my mothers main carer before she moved into the care home so it has been wonderful not to worry about all the day to day worries
of my mother cleaning herself, eating and drinking regularly and taking her meds. The staff have taken the time to get to know my mother needs and have met them all. Thank you so much
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from B M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good communication and help from staff. Cleanliness in home is excellent.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from L W (Sister of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall very good response and relationship with all staff.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from Roy B (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were apprensive about Dad going into a care home but from the very first visit our fears dissappeared and its been a month since our Dad went into Methven House and the difference in him is astounding! Since we lost my mother he had become very withdrawn and disheartened. But from the very first
day the staff and management have been so welcoming and made him feel right at home. They took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and talk to him like they have known him for ever. On a recent visit he was sitting with friends singing and laughing and looked like a different man. We are very happy with Methven house, it's cosy and warm with lots of activities to keep Dad busy.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from F E (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Overall most staff are friendly and helpful. They appear caring towards our dad. Of late, we are not sure if there is an entertainment person organising activities etc and outings in the minibus. We feel that social interaction is very important, especially for people with the onset of dementia. On
the whole, the room is clean but there have been times when it hasn't, especially the floor.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review, all feedback is appreciated and will be sent to the home directly.

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Review from Ralph D (Husband of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have generally found the care home to be very good. My wife is happy enough with the care that the staff give her.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from C G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad has recently moved into the nursing home, he is very settled and the staff and management have been great.
My grandad enjoys the food and social interactions with the staff. His room is lovely, spacious and clean.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad having quite recently has moved in and overall as a family find everything very good with no complaints.
All staff very friendly with Dad and his family. His care is also very good. The home is very clean.
As a family we were all so very anxious knowing Dad was moving to a nursing home with no
need as Dad has settled in with the help of the staff and management.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from Mylene S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved to Methven house 2 weeks ago after losing his wife in December and being diagnosed with bowel cancer himself. We were worried sick and it is the hardest decision my dad and us as a family have ever had to make. I can honestly say every member of staff is so welcoming and friendly and
we can sleep at night knowing when Dad gets up to the toilet he is safe. The food is fresh and home made and all staff are so kind to dad and to us when we visit. We can now enjoy quality time with Dad in his lovely room and get him out when the weather is nice. I have worked in care homes myself and am now NHS staff and I have high standards of care. I’m very happy with Methven house and all the staff here. The activities ladies are wonderful and organise fun activities, sing songs and bus trips. I feel the staff here really do care about patients well being and happiness and deserve recognition for all their hard work and dedication.
Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Methven House

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Review from Robina M (Wife of Resident) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I don't feel that my husband has to go to sleep in his clothes that he has worn all day and due to this, they don't change his pull-up pants until the next day which I feel is very unsatisfactory. I also supply my husband's pants but the night staff feel it's alright to take them which I don't. I will
put a bill in the next time they are taken.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Service Manager at Methven House

Thank you for your comment. We take all concerns very seriously and are keen to investigate to ensure the well-being and safety of all residents. Please email methven.manager@holmes-care.co.uk so we can discuss this further.

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Review from Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
New management has made an improvement. Displays are updated. New uniforms for staff are smart too. Willingness to speak with relations is also positive. Medical care is great. Mum has had a number of medical infections, I've been informed on every occasion. Fruit is provided to Mum weekly as requested.
Mum is still reluctant to be involved with activities so her nails are painted now and again on a one-to-one basis. She likes the attention. Food remains a concern. Mum doesn't like it very much and choice is limited for her plain eating choices.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Service Manager at Methven House

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Review from Robert E (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall my wife and I have found her father's experience very positive. Communication from staff and management has been open and clear. The staff have been welcoming and have connected in an open and friendly way. That openness along with opportunities to connect with others through various activities
has been helpful. The room is clean and tidy. We are unable to comment on value for money as we, at this moment in time do not know what we are required to pay.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Service Manager at Methven House

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Review from A A (Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When I first came in February 2022 I was not settled at all. It took a long time for me to settle in. However, now I am a lot more settled because I am treated properly by the staff.
Reply from Craig Alderdice, Service Manager at Methven House

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Review from Paul G (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
On arrival at the home, there was no one at the reception desk to let us in. There was another visitor waiting who ended up phoning and asked someone to come and let us in! Whilst visiting my mother we wanted to speak to a member of staff but none were to be found. We eventually found four members of
staff in a small sitting room off the dining room watching TV. All the while we were there someone’s buzzer was going off and not answered! On leaving the home we went to the main office to make sure my mother had enough funds in her account. There was one member of staff in the office who attended to us reluctantly but again there were other visitors waiting to come in and had been waiting a while and I think if we hadn’t been going out they would have had a longer wait. Staff aren’t very friendly or approachable and not to have reception manned is a poor show!
Reply from Colin Couser, Home Manager at Methven House

Thank you for your comment. We take all concerns very seriously and are keen to investigate to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all residents. Please email methven.manager@kingdomhomesltd.co.uk so we can discuss further.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.380)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.380) out of 10 for Methven House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.380 for Methven House is calculated as follows: ( (103 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 171 Ratings = 4.38
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Methven House is based on 12 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 16 May 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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Roseanne Somerville

Job Title: Service Manager Joined: 2024

Roseanne Somerville - Service Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Methven House

What types of Care is Methven House 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 Methven House have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Methven House?

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 Methven House to the centre of Kirkcaldy?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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