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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
Care homes in Cowdenbeath
7 homes
There are 7 care homes in and around Cowdenbeath on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,350 a week. The largest is Lindsay House, with 60 beds. The most recent inspection was at Alexander House Care Home in August 2026.
- care homes
- 7
- typical residential fee
- £1,350/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705
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Care homes in Cowdenbeath (7)
4 in Cowdenbeath, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCare Inspectorate: Very good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
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Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
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Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCare Inspectorate: Good
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCare Inspectorate: Good
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Cowdenbeath in numbers
| Care homes listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,350 |
| Largest | Lindsay House (60 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Alexander House Care Home (August 2026) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 5 |
| Average house price, Fife (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £176,924 |
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Fife. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Fife
The average house price in Fife is £176,924, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £176,924
- Detached
- £344,689
- Semi-detached
- £203,131
- Terraced
- £160,573
- Flats & maisonettes
- £108,859
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Cowdenbeath
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Fife data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Fife data (town-level not yet available)
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Based on Fife data (town-level not yet available)
Flood risk!
Flood risk area nearby — SEPA’s flood maps show river flooding (medium likelihood, about 1 in 200 years) within a quarter of a mile of the town centre.
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: SEPA.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions about care homes in Cowdenbeath
How many care homes are there in Cowdenbeath?
There are 7 care homes listed in and around Cowdenbeath on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Cowdenbeath cost?
Care homes in Cowdenbeath range from around £1,350 per week, with averages of £1,350 for residential, £1,350 for dementia, £1,350 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Cowdenbeath compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Cowdenbeath is about £1,350 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
What types of care are available in Cowdenbeath?
Homes in and around Cowdenbeath offer dementia (5), nursing (1), residential (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Cowdenbeath offer dementia care?
5 care homes in and around Cowdenbeath offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's Care Inspectorate report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
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