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Care homes in Cupar

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There are 7 care homes in and around Cupar on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,134 a week. The largest is Rosturk House, with 54 beds. The most recent inspection was at Lomond View Care Home in July 2026.

care homes
7
typical residential fee
£1,134/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716

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Cupar

Care homes in Cupar (7)

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All within 10 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance
Abbotsford Care, NewburghGood · Aug 2026On request40——9.2 mi
Lomond View Care HomeAdequate · Aug 2026On request50——8.7 mi
Lunardi Court Care HomeGood · May 2026£1,13420——0.5 mi
Northeden HouseAdequate · Jan 2026On request40——0.3 mi
Pitlair House Nursing HomeAdequate · Aug 2026On request40——3.9 mi
Rosturk HouseGood · Jun 2026On request54——0.7 mi
Strathview Care HomeAdequate · Jan 2026On request25——8.8 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Cupar in numbers

Care homes listed7
Average published weekly fee£1,134
LargestRosturk House (54 beds)
Most recently inspectedLomond View Care Home (July 2026)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 6 · Respite 3
Average house price, Fife (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£176,924
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Cupar£1,134/wk
  • Nursing, Cupar£1,134/wk
  • Dementia, Cupar£1,134/wk
  • Fife average£1,566/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

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.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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 Cupar

Cupar is a small county town in central Fife with straightforward access to local shops and green space. It has limited care-home choice locally, but reasonable links to larger centres and a quiet, walkable setting — suitable for those who value simplicity and don't need a wide range of on-site options.

  • High Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 55% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

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.

1,091 crimes and offences recorded in the Cupar ward and Howe of Fife and Tay Coast ward in the 12 months to December 2025, Police Scotland (provisional figures).

  • Theft & dishonesty318
  • Violence (non-sexual)251
  • Antisocial offences139
  • Crimes against society (incl. drugs)130
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. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police Scotland (provisional), council wards, the 12 months to December 2025; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: SEPA.

Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Community & connection in Cupar

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Cupar (SCIO)

We provide day care services for the elderly. This includes 2 course lunch and activities.

0.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC009599)
Charity

Miss Agnes Walker Trust

Provide affordable accommodation for retired or elderly people

0.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC012336)
Charity

St Andrews Men's Shed

The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health, and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds living in St Andrews and surrounding…

5.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048346)
Charity

Guardbridge Community Development Trust

The Guardbridge Community Development Trust was set up in December 2017 as there had been no community hub in the village for over 19 years. Since the Trust was set up a further 335 properties…

5.3 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048276)
Charity

Haydays

To improve the life of over 50's by providing a variety of activities to improve their health and mind. Provide a place for them to socialise and have contact with other people.

7.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC045160)
Charity

Continuing Care Service (North East Fife) SCIO

Provide non-emergency, no charge transport to hospitals, clinics and other appointments and places for those who have difficulty in travelling. Offer a befriending service, predominately to older…

7.8 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC053120)

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Cupar: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Cupar

Is Cupar a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Cupar

Cupar suits someone seeking a modest, quiet retirement in a market town rather than a city or seaside resort. The town has everyday services and parks nearby, but care provision is limited to one home. Family members should consider how close they are to Fife, as support networks will matter more here than in larger centres with multiple facilities and activities.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are available in Cupar; nearest hospital with emergency services is in Dundee, about 20 miles away.
  • Safety: Crime rates in Fife are broadly in line with the Scottish average — nothing exceptional either way.
  • Family & connection: Think about whether you or your family are within visiting distance of central Fife. A quiet town can feel isolating if your support network is distant.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly fees for care homes in Fife are generally below the UK average, making the region comparatively affordable for residential care.
  • Transport: Cupar has bus links to nearby towns and rail access via the railway station, connecting to Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth — useful for visiting family or accessing larger services.
  • Housing options: Only one care home is listed locally, with capacity around 20 beds. Choice is extremely limited; you may need to consider homes in nearby towns if this placement doesn't suit.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Five parks and an allotment site offer outdoor interests nearby. The town centre is walkable, and the surrounding Fife countryside is accessible for gentle exploration.
  • Community: Nineteen restaurants and cafes, plus six pubs and bars, provide social settings. A small town means fewer formal clubs and groups; much depends on the home's own activities and how active you are in the wider community.
  • Climate: Fife has a temperate Scottish climate — cooler than the south, with damp winters; be prepared for limited daylight in winter months.

Things to weigh up

  • Very limited local choice: Only one care home is available in Cupar itself; if it doesn't match your needs or values, you'll need to look further afield in Fife or beyond.
  • Quiet setting cuts both ways: Cupar's small-town character is peaceful and walkable, but offers fewer services, groups and activities than larger towns — suit it to your social preferences before moving.

Questions about care homes in Cupar

How many care homes are there in Cupar?

There are 7 care homes listed in and around Cupar on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Cupar cost?

Care homes in Cupar range from around £1,134 per week, with averages of £1,134 for residential, £1,134 for dementia, £1,134 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Cupar compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Cupar is about £1,134 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

What types of care are available in Cupar?

Homes in and around Cupar offer dementia (6), nursing (3), residential (3), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Cupar offer dementia care?

6 care homes in and around Cupar 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.

Near Cupar

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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