Methven House

14 Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YQ
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9.4 23 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 by Methven House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1430 – £1591
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1430 – £1591
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1430 – £1591
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1430 – £1591

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Methven House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Methven House 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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Methven House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rosanne Somerville (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (23)

9.4

Methven House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.412) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Methven House has 23 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Methven House
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Total of 23, showing 21-23
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 HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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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 HouseThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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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 HouseThank 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 (9.412)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.412) 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 4.5 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.512 for Methven House is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (60 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 207 Ratings = 4.512
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Methven House is based on 16 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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 16 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

Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (1)

Roseanne

Roseanne Somerville

Job Title: Service Manager Joined: 2024

Roseanne has worked in the care sector for 20 years and has been part of Holmes Care Group for the past three years. She began her career in home care before qualifying as a nurse in 2012 and has since built extensive experience within dementia and nursing care homes.


Her career has included roles as a Staff Nurse, Deputy Manager and Service Manager, alongside a period working in quality assurance with Holmes Care Group. In 2024, Roseanne returned to home management, joining Methven House as Service Manager, where her focus is firmly on strong leadership and high-quality, person-centred care.


Roseanne has a particular passion for dementia care and is committed to supporting residents to achieve their goals and wishes while living well with dementia. She holds a Nursing Degree and believes that the best outcomes come from consistent, compassionate and individualised care.


Methven House benefits from a long-serving, dedicated team of experienced nursing staff, strong community links and a welcoming environment, including a beautiful garden. All of which contribute to the vibrant daily life within the home and the excellent levels of care provided to residents and families alike.

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