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Nestled in the scenic East Neuk, the home is close to local shops, community services, and transport links. Its peaceful surroundings include a large...
Care Provided by Willow House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Willow House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Willow House Nursing 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Kenny(Interim Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Parking
- Large car park to the front of the home, with plenty of parking spaces.
Willow House Nursing Home Reviews (24)
Willow House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willow House Nursing Home has 24 reviews.
Very friendly staff who greet me by name. Keep me informed about any changes to medication via doctor. Arrange transport for visits to hospital, etc. Food is excellent. Care needs are always sorted with dignity.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that our team makes you feel so welcome by greeting you by name and keeping you informed about important updates, including medication changes. It's lovely to know you value the support with hospital appointments, enjoy the food, and feel...
Residents are put in the lounge and left. They are not asked what they would like on the t.v the home is very understaffed the staff are lovely but are always very busy. There is a beautiful garden very rarely used.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found our staff to be lovely and appreciated our beautiful garden. We're sorry to learn that you felt residents were not always engaged in meaningful activities or given enough choice over things like television...
My mum has been a resident at Willow House for just over a year now and is very settled and content at the home. I find staff friendly kind and efficient - nothing is too much trouble for them. My mum is encouraged to participate in many and varied activities and to go on bus trips - all greatly enhanced her quality of life. I have nothing but praise for Amanda and her team - they do a great job!
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback about Willow House. We are delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well and is content in her home. It's wonderful to know that our team's kindness, friendliness and support have made such a positive difference, and that the...
My mum has just recently moved to Willow House and I can honestly say she has been so well looked after from day 1. I never thought she would be as happy as she is. Nothing is too much bother with the staff and she is always clean and tidy presented. Her room is spotless and tidy every time we have visited. The staff have time and patience and the manager has done a fantastic job, the staff are a credit. The food looks amazing, there are so many fun activities for Mum to do and the music events are right up her street. We now know that Mum is safe X
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear that your mum is settling in so well at Willow House. It means a lot to us that you've noticed the care and attention our team puts into ensuring our residents feel happy, comfortable and safe. We'll be sure to pass on your kind...
Amazing care home always looking to benefit the residents lives they go above and beyond for them and care for them as if they are there own family my aunty has thrived in willow house the staff are supper friendly and extremely attentive to the individual resident care and emotional needs and adapt to every change in the residents with what looks like ease I couldn't fault them on the level of care my aunty has recieved form the start of being there
Thank you so much for your beautiful review which the team at Willow House will be delighted to read. Knowing that your aunty has truly thrived at Willow House means the world to us. We treat each resident like family, and it's heartening to know that the care and attention shown because of that has been felt by you and your aunty.
Visited my mum while over in April 2025. She has really brightened up and seemed very happy since moving into Willow House just after Christmas. The activities and trips out are keeping her entertained daily and she has settled in to the routine very well. Staff are amazing and the care home is clean , well run and secure.
Thank you for the kind words, We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive review.
My mother in law was transferred here from another care home as more to suit her needs, a very lovely place , very welcoming, staff are absolutely amazing/polite & welcoming when you are visiting , they can't do enough for the residents, very attentive to all who is in their care. Place is clean, bright & loads of activities planned & all what is happening is displayed on the wall for you to see. All the staff are very approachable & nothing is any bother. The food menus are displayed to see what is available & all sound & look amazing. Noticed a change in my mother in law for the better since she has moved here. She seems happier & more settled, always kept upto date with anything that needs to be told to us.
Thank you so much for sharing such lovely feedback. To hear that our team's dedicated work is appreciated and, more importantly, making a difference to those in our care is so important to us. We'll share these positive words with all of our team here at Willow House, thank you.
The manager went above and beyond to make sure mums needs were met. Nothing is too much bother.
Most importantly mum is happy and safe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. Our entire staff team work hard to ensure our home offers a welcoming, happy and safe environment and we're so glad to hear that your Mum has immediately felt the benefit of that.
Shout out to the activities at Willow and the young lady who runs it who is always going the extra mile with the people at Willow House. She does her job with a great big smile on her face and shows so much attention and passion with her job. She is always making sure that everyone is involved within the activities as much as possible and that they are all happy with what they are doing. She is a real Gem and a great person that the team should count themselves lucky to have.
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The place looks and feels cheery. It also smells clean when you enter, which is reassuring.
The staff give you a warm welcome and know what your family members are up to and how they are.
The place is managed well and has nice staff.
All staff are approachable whenever you have a question or request and they help and care kindly.
I feel my dad is safe and cared for.
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My granny suffered a stroke last year and has had to move into this home, and my family and I have been blown away by how wonderful Willow House is! The level of care is brilliant, staff are so friendly when we visit, and my granny seems incredibly settled - which is something we were worried about with the transition! She also absolutely loves the meals!!! Thank you much to all the staff at Willow House.
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Willow House is the most welcoming place. The staff are thoughtful, caring and supportive to the residents and the families. The manager and his team have re-decorated and added new furniture and paintings etc. after asking residents for ideas. They make special efforts on birthdays and anniversaries, and for residents and their spouses to have Christmas dinner together. Nothing is ever too much and any issues are dealt with professionally and quickly. Great communication and always make time for a wee chat. I'm so pleased we chose Willow House.
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My dad moved into Willow House in July. It took him a few months to settle in and get used to things, he seems to be settled now and happy. I find the staff very nice and approachable. The home is very clean and always lots going on for the residents.
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After a few initial teething issues got sorted out, as a family we cannot fault the care given to our mum. She is well looked after, enjoys the meals and the staff's company. There is always something to involve them in activities, lots of cups of tea and biscuits. Staff are friendly and helpful at all times.
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A first-class service from management and staff alike. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Residents are treated with kindness, patience, dignity, humour and respect. As a family, we feel very supported and lucky to be in the care of such a professional, responsive and friendly team. Thank you to each and every one of you!
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Very welcoming and homely care home, staff have been wonderful with my mother, they are always willing to help and go above and beyond for residents, always a great range of activities on and lovely meals served!
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My mother has been in Willow House since August and from day 1 she settled which was rather unexpected. She wasn't eating much to begin with but now has a great appetite. Mum gets on well with most residents, she has a fantastic relationship with all the staff and has started getting involved in activities. The staff are always very welcoming and the care home manager has been very supportive in what has been a very difficult few months for myself. Overall I think this is a great care home and the staff work incredibly hard.
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The most welcoming, caring and supportive home to my dad and extended family. Nothing is a bother, extensive range of activities, community visits ie church services etc. Meals are delicious. New decorating of the home has enhanced the service.
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While visiting, I would suggest that the cleanliness in the lounge is reviewed more frequently. Perhaps different seats for guests as the seats can look very unhygienic. Perhaps more activities for residents also as not many recreational events seem to be happening.
Overall, excellent environment.
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My mum has had a really hard time with her health, especially over the last year, but she has been looked after so well I have no complaints. The staff really care about her health and comfort. I have noticed a huge difference in the atmosphere recently, it's much more calm and happy. The changes the new management are making are great overall and I really feel my mum is being looked after very well. There is also meetings being introduced involving staff and residents' families to give us the chance to have our say good or bad and put forward any ideas we might have (i.e. activities etc) which I think will help us all feel more involved with how our loved ones are cared for. All in all, I feel that when I can't be there my mum is being cared for as well as she can be.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 08 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How good is our staff team?Adequate
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- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Willow House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Marion joined Holmes Care Group in March 2026 and brings over 40 years of experience across nursing, learning disability services and care home management. She began her career in 1985, training as a Learning Disability Nurse before progressing through a wide range of clinical and leadership roles across hospital, day services and care home settings.
Her career has included roles as Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Peripatetic Senior Nurse and Service Manager, alongside leadership positions within both learning disability and elderly care services. Marion has also balanced her management career with further study, achieving degrees in both Nursing and Business and Finance.
Marion has a particular interest in dementia care and is passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred support. She holds RNMH qualifications, a Bachelor of Nursing, a BA in Finance and Business, an SVQ4 Registered Manager’s Award and an SVQ Assessor’s Award.
She is proud of the strong community spirit within Willow House and the positive relationships shared between residents and staff. Marion describes Willow House as a friendly, welcoming home where people feel supported, valued and comfortable in their surroundings.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Willow House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Willow House Nursing Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Willow House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Willow House Nursing Home to the centre of Anstruther?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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