About Glenburnie Care Home
Glenburnie Care Home is a residential care home for older people located in Leven, Fife, operated by Glenburnie Care Ltd. With 23 beds, it is a smaller home offering a more personal and attentive environment for its residents. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, Glenburnie achieved an average grade of Very Good (4.8 out of 6), reflecting a strong standard of care and service delivery.
The home supports older people across a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, and physical disability or illness. Glenburnie also provides palliative and end of life care, offering compassionate support to residents and their families during this important stage of life.
As a smaller care home, Glenburnie Care Home is well suited to those who value a close-knit, community feel, with dedicated staff able to provide individualised attention to each resident in their care.
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).
Care & Support Provided
Location
Lower Scoonie, Leven, KY8 4SX
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Glenburnie Care Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Glenburnie Care Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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