Preston House

Alburne Park, Glenrothes KY7 5RB
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  • Preston House, Glenrothes
When Preston House opened its doors in Glenrothes in November 2009, it became the latest addition to the Kingdom Homes Limited group of prestigious care homes. The 60 bedroom nursing facility is now at the forefront of care in Fife with 58 large single rooms and two large double rooms for couples. All bedrooms have en suite toilet and wet floor shower facilities.

Preston House has been designed to meet and indeed surpass all current safety regulations and requirements. A state of the art sprinkler system, addressable fire alarm system allowing immediate identification of the source of any fire and swing free door closers feature throughout the building to enhance the safety of residents and staff. Wide corridors with fixed handrails aid less mobile and wheelchair bound residents and low surface temperature radiators create a safer environment for all.

From the underground car park residents and visitors have access directly into the basement of the building and can come and go without being exposed to the weather. Two lifts provide access to the ground and upper floors.

An attractive reception greets visitors with seating where residents can also relax and socialise with their friends and families. The ground floor lounges and dining areas have direct access to the beautifully laid out grounds where there are seating areas so that the garden may be appreciated at leisure.

Nestled in a semi rural setting but only one mile from the bustling centre of Glenrothes and the town’s bus station, Preston House is also well placed for the surrounding towns of Kirkcaldy and Leven. With regular outings to the shops and to shows at the likes of the nearby Rothes Halls in Glenrothes and other attractions in the Company’s minibus there is always plenty to do.

Care Provided by Preston House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Sayle (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2009
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Preston House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,022 – £1,241
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Preston House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • 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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Preston House is a purpose-built nursing home covering 3 floors and sitting on the outskirts of Glenrothes in Fife, with excellent access to regular bus services. Preston house has been designed with the aim of creating an enabling and engaging environment, that supports residents in day to day lives.


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Preston House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Preston House has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife has a good sized ensuite room with plenty space for visitors. The staff are welcoming and approachable and have a good understanding of my wifes needs. The level of care and support is good and there is a homely feel to the environment. There are trips out and celebrations days that are well-planned
and good fun for everyone.

Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Preston House

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always enjoy visiting my gran at the home. I often bring my dog and he is always made welcome but the residents and staff. My gran loves it here as she "gets her washing done and all her meals". There is always someone about if we have any questions or need some help.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I communicate well with the carers. They treat me with respect and talk to me, not down to me, that is good. They listen if you have any problems and try to help and sort them out.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother became a resident in Preston House in May 2024. The building and individual rooms are attractive, well-maintained and very clean. The grounds are beautiful and offer lovely outside seating areas. Staff are friendly and nothing seems too much bother for them. The nursing staff are knowledgeable
and always discuss any changes to the care plan to ensure that relatives are kept well informed. I have seen a remarkable change in aspects of my brother's well-being due to the attention given to meet his specific needs. The manager maintains a very visible profile on the site. She is approachable and has good knowledge of the residents and their families. There is a wide range of activities available for residents. In conclusion, Preston House staff go the extra mile and give me confidence that my brother is being well looked after and his needs are being well met- A big thank you to all who contribute to his care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wrote a review for Preston House in April 2023 shortly after my husband moved in, saying how happy I was that I had chosen this Care Home and I feel exactly the same some 16 months later.
The rooms and public areas are kept beautifully clean and tidy. There is also a really pretty garden area where
residents and their friends and family can sit out. The food looked very tasty with a selection of dishes for each meal. There was also tea and coffee with biscuits and cakes served regularly. There are a number of activities planned for the residents - crafts, day trips and concerts.
What makes this Home so special however is the manager and all the lovely staff who were so helpful, kind and patient and looked after my husband so well during his time in Preston House, especially so in his final days. Towards the end, someone would sit with him so he was never alone. That was very comforting for me and I can never thank them enough.
I would certainly highly recommend Preston House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When visiting my friend with his wife on a few occasions I always found him in excellent care. Very friendly and professional staff at the time of my friend's death. He was treated with great care and dignity also his wife was cared for at a very difficult time. I would recommend Preston House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

The staff need more training on how to handle a service user with complex needs. Simple measures like talking to them and not down to them. Listening and not talking over them. Not getting into their personal space. Too many agency staff who don't know the specific needs, e.g. my mum only had top teeth
and no one knew this and gave her inedible food. The nurse in charge needs training in communicating with family to show empathy and not anger or arrogance. Kicking my mum out after 9 days shows they don't have the skills in this home to look after anyone. Since this have heard so many bad stories about this home.

Reply from Emily Nash, Administrator at Preston House

I am sorry to learn of your unhappiness and naturally what you have raised is of concern. If you would like to discuss your and your loved one's experience in the home please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at preston.manager@holmes-care.co.uk


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Preston House for three years and we have appreciated all aspects of her stay from day one. She has a lovely room. The staff are amazing! They are totally devoted to the residents and always ready to answer any questions I might have. The activities coordinator does a marvellous job.
She put in so much thought into making my mum's 99th birthday celebration special. Every effort is made to turn this house into a home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The entrance to Preston House is excellent. Information board with notice of events sure to take place and updates on relevant issues etc. Locked inside door operated from reception and signing in on entry, makes for a good feeling of security. The pleasant fresh smell on entry and always a welcome
greeting from staff. The home looks and feels warm, clean and friendly. Our relative's needs are well taken care of and for that, we are 100% thankful. The outside garden area is well laid out and cared for, good, secure and nice place to sit and enjoy good weather when visiting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum will have been here coming up for a year in June, and I definitely believe if she was anywhere else, she would not be here. Preston has changed Mum for the better. She is very well and happy. The care she receives is fantastic. The carers are so caring and good with Mum. One nurse is my lifesaver
as she always puts my mind at ease with things. She is so kind and understanding. Reception staff are always welcoming and are there if you need them for anything. Manger is so kind and calm, a lovely person. Any problems and she is there and on the ball. I really think I know everyone here. All residents know me as I am here every day to see my mum, who means the world to me. My mum isn't just my mum, she is my best friend. I love her so much. Preston House is always clean and today. always smells good, thanks to the wonderful cleaners. We all want the best for our family members, and I am so glad Mum came here, as I can walk away every day with my mind at ease knowing Mym is in safe, caring hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The level of nursing and care at Preston House is fantastic. There is a real feeling of a Preston House family that we, as residents' children, feel we are part of.
Everyone from the kitchen to the cleaners to the carers, nurses, and managers loves looking after their residents, and the love they have
for them is quite simply wonderful. They are also supportive, informative and caring for all the resident's family and friends.
This isn’t just a job for these guys. They truly go above and beyond. In one recent example, nurses would not finish their shift until our mother was stabilised and comfortable, even though the next shift had started.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Preston House is truly a wonderful loving and caring home, a home in every sense of the word. Our dad moved to Preston in mid-August 2023 for end-of-life care. With the loving care he received from day 1, he improved slightly, affording us more time with Dad these last few months. Sadly, he passed away
in December 2023. The amazing staff were extremely caring and compassionate towards our dad and us, his family. In his last week, we sat with Dad by day. Overnight he was never alone, staff took turns to sit with him, including the care home manager. The compassionate leadership provided by the care home manager is woven throughout the wonderful caring team she has recruited. From a warm welcoming reception team to all the carers, housekeepers and nurses, every one of them contributed to creating a culture of one big family. We will be forever grateful to the team at the beautiful Preston House. What a gem of a place in the Care Home sector! We cannot recommend Preston House highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A dear family friend has lived at Preston House since March 2020 (just as lockdown started). Visiting during the pandemic was obviously stressful for all concerned but it’s now a joy to visit and see it functioning to its full potential. It's great to be able just to pop in and not have to pre-book
a slot. The staff are wonderful and always welcoming. My dear friend is not just well cared for and treated with respect but is surrounded by love. The home is clean and tidy as is my friend's room but so is her wardrobe ie. behind closed doors. Her family do not live nearby so it is a great comfort to them and her friends that she’s not only safe but loved. Cannot speak highly enough of Preston House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been impressed immensely with every amenity offered by Preston House. First impressions mean a lot and the cleanliness and freshness were apparent from our first step over the threshold, this along with the friendly welcome in the reception area put us instantly at ease and convinced us we had
made the perfect choice of residence for our mother. The staff, from the manager down, take the meaning of care to the highest level, friendly, considerate, understanding and professional in all they do. The bedrooms are large, bright and airy with a cosy, comfortable feel to them. The food on offer is of the very highest quality, freshly cooked, with a varied menu, obviously put together to suit the needs and tastes of the diverse appetites of the many residents. When I first saw a daily menu I was sorely tempted to sign myself in. We would be hard-pressed to find a fault here and would recommend Preston House to anyone seeking care for a loved one.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was resident at Preston House for almost 4 years and in spite of her increasing debility, it was hugely reassuring to know that she was in such a caring environment. The staff became much more than merely personnel, they became friends and we as immediate family took great comfort from the
care, friendship and professionalism they demonstrated on so many occasions. Any issues, minor or otherwise, could and were discussed in an atmosphere of friendly discourse to ensure the best outcome for our mother was always the prime objective and we have nothing but the greatest love and respect for them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am in love with this care home, my dad is a resident in Preston House and the staff are the best, knowing your parent is in the best of hands and the attention to detail is spot on, he gets his medicine on time he is changed several times a day if he spills his food. They all take extra care of him
and run after him and make him countless cups of tea, the day trips are great also and the way they speak to him like they are all relatives to him. I cannot speak highly enough of the manager to the receptionists the carers and the nurses all take great care of him, it's warming to know that when you leave he is in the best of hands. I love my dad and I love the staff that look after him at Preston House Care Home in Glenrothes just as much, absolutely great at their jobs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepmum has been in Preston House since May this year and she couldn't be looked after any better anywhere else. The home is very secure and very clean. The staff are brilliant and well clued up in their jobs and have plenty of compassion and empathy. Thank you so much to all the staff for all the
hard work you carry out every day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum who has Alzheimer's has been in Preston House for over three years. Throughout this time the care she has been given has been excellent. Dementia is such a cruel condition and it's difficult for family to see its effects on their loved ones. Preston House staff are patient, caring and compassionate
and treat everyone with respect. They also take time to build relationships not only with those in their care but also with family members and for this I will always be grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother went to Preston House for an assessment period. When this ended, he did not want to leave - he said, " I feel safe and well cared for". All of the staff and management are very approachable and helpful. This is comforting for me, as I live many miles away, and it is good to know that my brother's
needs are being well cared for in a professional, friendly and safe environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was a resident in Preston House for four years and was treated with dignity and respect by all the staff. He passed away peacefully in April and the care and kindness shown towards him and the family was second to none. The manager and her team went above and beyond to ensure he was comfortable
and well looked after at all times but particularly when he was receiving end-of-life care. In his last few days, he was treated like he was one of their own with some of the staff coming in even when they were off duty to support him, the family and help out the rest of the team. We strongly believe that our dad wouldn’t have had better care anywhere else. We were always provided with regular updates on his care and the nursing staff kept us informed of any issues that required involvement of the GP. The GP practice was also excellent and would always contact us to discuss any concerns or changes required to medication. I cannot recommend Preston House highly enough.

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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 Preston House 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 Preston House is calculated as follows: ( (271 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 322 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 Preston House is based on 26 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 26 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: 29 Aug 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? Very good

(5)

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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Meet the Team (1)

Tracy

Tracy Sayle

Job Title: Service Manager

Joined: 2018

Tracy has been a Manager at Preston House since 2018 she has been a Manager in the care sector for the Elderly since 2008 , and also has a vast amount of experience in caring for elderly people. Tracy also holds a diploma in Social Services and Health care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Preston House

What types of Care is Preston House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Preston House provide?

Palliative Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Preston House have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Preston House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Preston House to the centre of Glenrothes?

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