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Balnacarron care home
Older People34 beds

Balnacarron

116 Hepburn Gardens, St. Andrews, KY16 9LT

About Balnacarron

Balnacarron is a care home for older people located in the historic town of St. Andrews, within the Fife council area. Operated by HC-One No. 1 Limited, the home has 34 beds and received an average grade of Good (4.4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in March 2026, reflecting a strong standard of care and service delivery.

The home specialises in supporting older people living with dementia and frailty, as well as individuals with hearing or visual impairments. This range of specialisms means Balnacarron is well placed to meet the varied and complex needs of its residents, with staff experienced in providing tailored, person-centred care.

With 34 beds, Balnacarron offers a relatively intimate setting, allowing residents to benefit from attentive support in a community-focused environment. Its location in St. Andrews provides access to a vibrant and welcoming town setting.

Last Inspection
4 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?
Very Good5
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?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Hearing impairmentOlder people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyVisual impairment

Location

116 Hepburn Gardens, St. Andrews, KY16 9LT

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