17 Park Road
About 17 Park Road
17 Park Road is a children and young people's care home located in Kirkcaldy, within the Fife council area. Operated by Fife Council, the service was assessed by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent care regulator, and received an average grade of Adequate (3 out of 6) at its most recent inspection in March 2026.
The home provides general care for children and young people, supporting residents with their day-to-day needs in a residential setting. As a council-operated service, it forms part of Fife Council's wider commitment to providing care and support for younger people within the local community.
Families and professionals seeking placements in the Kirkcaldy area can use the Care Inspectorate's published inspection reports to gain a fuller picture of the service's performance, including detailed findings across the quality indicators assessed during the most recent inspection visit.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting 17 Park Road, consider asking...
- 1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
- 2.What education and skills development is available?
- 3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
- 4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
- 5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit 17 Park Road, look out for...
- 1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
- 2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
- 3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
- 4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
- 5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?
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