Methven House
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Roseanne Somerville is Manager at Methven House.
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 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 best outcomes come from consistent, compassionate and individualised care.
Methven House is a purpose-built nursing home covering 3 floors sitting at the heart of Kirkcaldy in Fife, with excellent access to regular bus and train services. Methven house has been designed with the aim of creating an enabling and engaging environment, that supports our residents in their day to day lives.
Part of the award-winning Holmes Care Group family, Methven House is a home that is committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families, our employees and the local community and in turn, delivering high quality person-centred care that values relationships.
As a family run business, our values are very important to us, that’s why we believe in creating a friendly environment, that promotes and supports the independence and individuality of each person while ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Methven House is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Methven House features a wheelchair-accessible garden with plenty of space for relaxation and gardening activities. The outdoor area is thoughtfully designed with resident comfort in mind, offering a peaceful retreat to enjoy fresh air. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 59 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 59 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Residents at Methven House can enjoy a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, bingo, and visits from entertainers. Bus trips to scenic spots like Lochore Meadows and the seaside offer opportunities for fun and relaxation. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
14 Bennochy Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1YQ
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland
Autumna uses the Care Inspectorate's combined grading data which combines information from their new quality framework evaluations and their previous quality inspection methodology. If no recent rating has been awarded, an older rating from a previous inspection will be displayed.
| Category | Rating |
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| Overall | Good |
| Wellbeing | Good |
| Care and Support | Good |
| Environment | Good |
| Staff | Good |
| Management | Good |
| Read More | https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care/search-for-care/care-services/CS2005102454/ |
| Report Published | 4th November 2021 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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