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Abbotsford Care, DunfermlineDunfermline
Older People56 beds

Abbotsford Care, Dunfermline

Headwell House, Headwell Avenue, Dunfermline, KY12 0PW

About Abbotsford Care, Dunfermline

Abbotsford Care in Dunfermline is a residential care home providing support for older people in the Fife area. Operated by Abbotsford Care Ltd, the home offers 56 beds and was most recently inspected by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026, receiving an average grade of Adequate, scoring 3.2 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.

The home specialises in general care for older people, providing day-to-day support with personal care, wellbeing, and daily living. Families looking for a care placement in the Dunfermline area will find a home that meets the fundamental standards expected by Scotland's care regulator.

With 56 beds, Abbotsford Care is a mid-sized care home, offering capacity to support a meaningful community of residents. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to visit the home and review the full Care Inspectorate inspection report to make an informed decision about suitability.

Last Inspection
19 March 2026

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).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Weak2
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Good4
Setting
How good is our setting?
Good4
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Adequate3
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Adequate3
View Full Report on Care Inspectorate

Location

Headwell House, Headwell Avenue, Dunfermline, KY12 0PW

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbotsford Care, Dunfermline, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbotsford Care, Dunfermline, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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