Leven Beach Care Home

The Promenade, Leven KY8 4HY
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9.8 42 Reviews
  • Leven Beach Care Home, Leven
A warm welcome awaits you at Meallmore’s purpose built nursing home in Leven.

Leven Beach offers a high standard of tailored nursing care to older people, including those with dementia and its related conditions.

The home’s aim is to provide a homely atmosphere whilst delivering high-quality, professional, person-centred care and support that focuses on resident and family involvement.

Situated at the seafront in Leven, close to local shops and amenities, the 52 bedded home offers sea views and fully furnished, ensuite bedrooms. Large deluxe rooms are also available.

The home also utilises assistive technology to ensure the safety, well-being and mobility of residents, enabling them to retain as much of their independence as possible.

Leven Beach’s dedicated Activities Team like to keep residents active, offering a varied programme of activities that can be tailored to suit individual needs. Residents are supported and encouraged to socialise and continue their hobbies both in the home and within the wider community. The home also has a specialist wheelchair that enables residents to enjoy time on the beach.

There are four spacious lounge/dining areas so residents can choose where to enjoy the nutritious meals prepared by the home’s professional chefs. There are also dedicated quiet areas where residents can relax.

The gardens are safe, secure and easily accessible, providing an attractive area to sit and relax, or to enjoy a spot of gardening or BBQ. Residents can also choose to pop into the hairdressing and beauty salon for a spot of pampering.

The home has access to healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nursing Services and Community Mental Health Teams.

As part of the Meallmore Group, Leven Beach follows rigorous infection control procedures in line with the latest public health guidance.

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Care Provided by Leven Beach Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Radford (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (52)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1994
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Leven Beach Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,588
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,588
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,588
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,588
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,588
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,588
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,588
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,588

  • For further information relating to fees, please contact the home
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Leven Beach Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Leven Beach Care Home Reviews (42)

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9.8

Leven Beach Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Leven Beach Care Home has 42 reviews.

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Review from Frederick B (Partner of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Leven Beach Care Home is a mostly happy one, the staff are very helpful and friendly. My partner has been in their care for nearly 2 and a half years. She is happy and clean so I'm happy about that. I must say they are very strict and safe with the pandemic scare.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you so much for writing this review. We know this pandemic has been difficult for you and appreciate you recognising how hard we all worked to keep our residents safe at this time. It is a pleasure for us to see you be able to spend more time in our home again.


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Review from F M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel the staff are friendly and helpful. I do not have any expectations apart from being allowed to visit. Has been a difficult year to have an opinion with all restrictions due to COVID.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are delighted to be able to welcome you back into our home after, like you said, a very difficult year.


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Review from C M (Niece of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are extremely kind and efficient and look after my aunt well.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for your kind comment and for taking the time to complete the review.


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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't begin to say enough good things about Leven Beach Care Home. The way they looked after Dad for the two years he was with them was exceptional. It felt like he (and indeed we) became part of their extended family. Nothing was ever too much bother or hassle. Any questions or requests we had were
responded to willingly and quickly. We always knew that Dad was in great hands with people who knew how to, and showed a real desire, to do a friendly and professional job.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Hi David. Thank you so much for your kind words. We feel honoured to have been given the chance to care for your dad and welcome you all into our extended family.


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Review from R H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the care home caring and friendly to my wife, guests and visitors. Its location also provides for outdoor activity which both myself and my wife enjoy.
Whilst I have no issue with the care home, I do feel that my wife has been treated like a prisoner over the past year to 18 months, owing to
Government controls.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We fully appreciate how difficult this last year has been for you and your family and we are delighted to see the easing of government restrictions means we are able to welcome you back into our home more frequently again.


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Review from A Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been in Leven Beach Care Home since August 2020. He arrived very poorly, underweight and with minimal mobility.
His health has improved, weight has increased and mobility vastly improved. The various activities brighten his week and he hasn't a bad word o say about the staff. He is happy
and settled and I#m happy to see him so.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for this kind review. We all enjoy the chats and the banter we have with your dad.


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Review from R T (Cousin of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a pleasure visiting my cousin in this home. You are met by staff pleasantly at the front door and escorted to the person's room. It is clean and rooms are kept tidy. All in all, a nice place to visit.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are glad you enjoy your visits to see your cousin.


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Review from Grace S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the staff and management in the home good and find no reason to give a review on them. My only concern is the food and meal options. I have already asked to have my friend's dietary needs looked into as this seems to be the only thing that concerns me up until now. I am still getting bad reviews
about the meal plans. I understand it must be challenging to please all residents but plain food would be the answer in my opinion. Apart from this happy with all other aspects.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you Grace for your comments. We are saddened to hear the food is not meeting your expectations. Can we take this opportunity however to reassure you we are meeting with your friend regularly and trying our best to provide alternatives from our already extensive menu. During your next visit we will arrange for you, with your friend, to meet with our chef and compile a meal plan.


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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Leven Beach Care Home have been extremely supportive and caring during the difficult time of my parents having to go into a home at the worst time in history due to COVID-19. They treated my parents and their family with respect. Never slow to answer our questions and help us. The activities
coordinator is worth her weight in gold and kept us up to date with plenty of photos and videos that kept me sane.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We will be forever grateful you entrusted your parents into our care. It was our pleasure to not only care for your parents but also to be able to support you and your family through such a difficult time.


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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been made very welcome by all staff. Staff have been very helpful to the family and any questions we have asked.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you John for your kind comments. We are looking forward to getting to know your mum, you and your family more over the coming months.


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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care provided by the home. The staff are very kind and easy to talk to. My mother speaks highly of the food and also the standard of cleanliness. She is allowed the freedom to have a day in bed if she feels like it and can stay in her room if she wishes.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and support her to make her own choices about the way she wishes to spend her days.


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Review from Karon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Once the decision had been taken for Mum to go into care, the one place we wanted her to go was to Leven Beach. My father spent the last 4 and a half years of his life there and staff became our extended family. We could not fault the home or staff on any level and Mum is extremely happy where she is.
She has very little company at home and through her jigsaws and DVD's were all that she needed until she went to Leven Beach and discovered lots of people to talk to, sing with and take part in so many activities, not to mention the wonderful meal selections! We will be eternally grateful to the staff for the amazing work that they do for all the residents at Leven Beach.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Aww Karon, thank you so much for your kind words. It is our absolute please to have firstly cared for your dad and now have the opportunity to care for your mum. She has the ability to brighten everyone's day which has been so so much needed over this difficult last year. You are very much like family to us here at Leven Beach and we want to thank you for the support you give us.


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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum became a resident in the home during the pandemic at a time when she was becoming increasingly more depressed and lonely in her own home. The change in her is wonderful! She has company and lots to keep her busy. As she is becoming less independent, she is well cared for by lovely and caring staff.
Activities are well organised and varied which is great for Mum as she likes to be involved and busy.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Hi Sheila. Thank you for your kind words. Mum certainly has settled in well at Leven Beach and her smile brightens our days. Your mum loves a blether and I'm not sure if we benefit more from these chats than your mum or vice versa.


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Review from F B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been well looked after since entering the home a year ago when she was very distraught and anxious due to dementia. She has settled in well and is enjoying her time in the care home now and that makes me and my family happy too.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. Your mum has settled in well and we are absolutely delighted to see the change in her.


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Review from Donna D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have the utmost respect and gratitude to the staff, I know my Dad is well looked after receiving the best possible care. Activities are amazing and well thought out. Stimulating body and mind. We're kept up to date on any changes or concerns relating to my dad. If anyone is looking for nursing care
I would recommend Leven Beach Care Home, staff are friendly, approachable and keen to assist. The manager is lovely and friendly, big shout out to the nurses and activities coordinator. You make my life so much easier. Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of my heart.

Reply from Ruth Kinnear, Manager at Leven Beach Care Home

Thank you Donna for entrusting your dad into our care and we appreciate you taking the time write this review.


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Review from Kay M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has at all times been treated with care and respect. She is comfortable, warm, clean and receives a balanced diet. When medical attention is required, she is seen by the nurse, the doctor is called and/or medication ordered promptly. Efforts are made to include her in entertainment and
social events. The staff know my mother and myself well and contact me if there are any issues. I am comfortable in bringing up any queries I have.

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Review from Carrie H (Guardian of Resident) published on 31 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care provided. The resident is well looked after and the staff have taken the time to get to know her and her life before dementia. Her privacy is respected and staff are kind and compassionate.

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Review from Lesley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my mother often and on each occasion, I have found the surroundings, room, lounge etc to be clean with a welcoming atmosphere.
The staff are excellent, happy and helpful and always greet me by name.
Everyone knows my mum's name and who I am which is fantastic. On one occasion, I brought my
mum flowers (no vase) but by the time I got to her room, a vase was there.

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Review from I P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every time we visit, dad is always content and smiling.
There is always something going on with activities and staff always inform us if there are any changes in dad. No matter how small or insignificant it seems.
We cannot and do not have any concerns about dad's care. He is part of their family.
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staff are fantastic and so caring.

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Review from Elizabeth H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like the staff.
I feel like I never even think about my last house since I moved here.
I cannot run this place down.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.770)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10 for Leven Beach Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.770 for Leven Beach Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.77

  • b) 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 Leven Beach Care Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 8 Mar 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)
How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)
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.

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Karen Radford

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Our dedicated team of staff at Leven Beach are open and honest in all areas of their work and hugely committed to ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care.


We strive to encourage our residents to continue with the activities they enjoyed prior to living with us and enable them to maintain an active social life. We have five lounges - two of which are lounge/dining areas - and one dining room so individuals can choose their preferred area to spend time and socialise. We also have a dedicated hairdressing/beauty salon.


We are particularly proud of the fantastic reputation that we have built with the local community and often have visits from entertainers as well as the nursery and primary school. We also organise a variety of outings allowing our residents to participate in different activities around the local area.