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Care homes in Dunfermline

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There are 11 care homes in and around Dunfermline on AskBart. The largest is Bandrum Nursing Home, with 88 beds. The most recent inspection was at Orchardhead Care Home in July 2026.

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Dunfermline

Care homes in Dunfermline (11)

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All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance
Abbotsford Care, DunfermlineAdequate · Jul 2026On request60——0.6 mi
Bandrum Nursing HomeGood · Jun 2025On request88——4.3 mi
Canmore Lodge Care HomeGood · Jul 2026£1,98069——1.0 mi
Glendale LodgeVery good · Dec 2024On request15——1.3 mi
Jean Mackie CentreAdequate · Dec 2025On request11——0.7 mi
Leys Park Care HomeGood · May 2026On request66——0.4 mi
Matthew Fyfe Care HomeGood · Aug 2025On request32——0.6 mi
Newlands Residential HomeGood · Jul 2025On request22——0.4 mi
Orchardhead Care HomeVery good · Aug 2026On request34——3.2 mi
Pitreavie Castle Care HomeAdequate · Jul 2026On request60——2.1 mi
The Beeches Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2026On request40——0.8 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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Dunfermline in numbers

Care homes listed11
LargestBandrum Nursing Home (88 beds)
Most recently inspectedOrchardhead Care Home (July 2026)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 9 · Respite 2
Average house price, Fife (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£176,924
Average weekly fees
  • Nursing, Dunfermline£1,980/wk
  • Dementia, Dunfermline£1,980/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.

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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 Dunfermline

Dunfermline, a historic town in Fife with strong local roots and a solid care-home option, offers a quieter Scottish setting with good community services. It suits those with family ties to the area and a preference for smaller-town living over a city.

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 26% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk✓

Not in a mapped flood area — SEPA’s flood maps show no river or coastal flooding within a quarter of a mile of the town centre.

4,838 crimes and offences recorded in the Dunfermline Central ward and 4 other wards in the 12 months to December 2025, Police Scotland (provisional figures).

  • Theft & dishonesty1,308
  • Violence (non-sexual)1,055
  • Crimes against society (incl. drugs)679
  • Antisocial offences671
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 Dunfermline

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

Charity

Dunfermline Athletic Disabled Supporters' Club

We seek to improve the experience of disabled football supporters and members of the general public who attend football matches or other functions at KDM Group East End Park, and we do this by…

0.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048550)
Charity

Abbeyview Day Centre

To provide day care services to the elderly in the community and local area. We have a dedicated facility and from there run day care services where clients take part in activities and are served…

1.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC006259)
Charity

Circle Of Comfort

The aims and objectives of the charity are to offer complementary therapies to diagnosed cancer patients. All patients are treated in their own home or in hospital. Massage, aromatherapy or…

1.3 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC038004)
Charity

Dalgety Bay Day-Care Association

To relieve the needs and promote the welfare of elderly, frail and infirm persons living in the Dalgety Bay area and its environs by the provision of day-care facilities in the interests of social…

4.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC016093)
Charity

Fife Day Care Services Ltd

To provide Day Centre support and activities to older adults (over 65) from the local communities. We support 50 service users per week (10 daily) from Monday to Friday from 10.00 a.m. until 2.00…

5.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC012298)
Charity

Fife Forum SCIO

Fife Forum is committed to improving the quality of life of people in Fife and recognises it is of utmost importance that people can make informed and appropriate choices about how they live and…

7.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC022596)

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Dunfermline: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Dunfermline

Is Dunfermline a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Dunfermline

Dunfermline is a modest-sized town with a welcoming community and reasonable local amenities. The care-home provision is limited — just one listed home — so choice is narrow; however, it has a very good CQC rating. This is a good fit for those rooted in Fife or the surrounding region, with family nearby and an appetite for small-town rhythms rather than urban bustle.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Dunfermline has GP surgeries and pharmacies within the town; the nearest major hospital is a short distance away in the surrounding Fife area.
  • Safety: Dunfermline's crime rate is broadly in line with other Scottish towns of its size; no significant safety concerns emerge from the data.
  • Family & connection: If your family or long-standing support network is based in Fife or central Scotland, proximity will be an asset; if not, distance to relatives elsewhere should weigh in your decision.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly fees for the listed home are not specified in the data; you'll need to contact providers directly to compare against the national average.
  • Transport: Dunfermline has bus links and rail connections to nearby towns and cities; the town itself is relatively compact and walkable for most day-to-day needs.
  • Housing options: Provision is limited: just one care home listed here, with around 69 beds. If this home doesn't suit, options beyond Dunfermline will need exploring.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 13 parks and one allotment, offering outdoor space and potential for gardening interests. A range of 49 restaurants and cafes plus 23 pubs and bars provides social and eating venues.
  • Community: Dunfermline has a long civic history and a settled local population; community groups and social networks are present, though you may wish to check what memory cafés or specific older-adult programmes operate locally.
  • Climate: Fife has a temperate Scottish climate with cooler winters and mild summers; expect regular rain and wind, typical of central Scotland.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only one home is listed here, so options are very narrow if it doesn't meet your needs or preferences.
  • Distance from major services: If you require frequent specialist care or have family in southern Scotland or England, travel times and logistics should be weighed carefully.

Questions about care homes in Dunfermline

How many care homes are there in Dunfermline?

There are 11 care homes listed in and around Dunfermline on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Dunfermline cost?

Care homes in Dunfermline range from around £1,980 per week, with averages of £1,980 for dementia, £1,980 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

What types of care are available in Dunfermline?

Homes in and around Dunfermline offer dementia (9), residential (3), nursing (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Dunfermline offer dementia care?

9 care homes in and around Dunfermline 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.

Do any care homes in Dunfermline offer respite care?

Yes — 2 care homes in and around Dunfermline offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.

Near Dunfermline

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

Guides for families

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