Fernlea Care Home
Residential care home in Lochgelly, Fife
Operated by Holmes Care Group Scotland
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About
Fernlea Care Home is a residential and dementia care home in Lochgelly, Fife, with 36 registered beds. Care plans are tailored to each resident's needs and preferences. The home also supports independent living and provides palliative and end-of-life care. Residents can personalise their bedrooms, and the team includes long-serving staff who complete regular training.
Activities include bus trips to the coast, the Queensferry bridges and Falkland, along with baking, games nights and bingo, and visits from musicians and magicians. Local nurseries and schools visit the home, which also works with Ore Valley Housing Association. Meals are freshly prepared each day using locally sourced ingredients, and a hot drinks station is always available.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, graded its staff team Very good and its wellbeing support, care planning, setting and leadership Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1,293 recorded crimes in the Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Fernlea Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Wallsgreen Medical Practice, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lochgelly
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Abbeyview Day Centre
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Later Life Choices Glenrothes LTD
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Thornton Pensioners Welfare Comm
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The Friendship Cabin (SCIO)
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Part of Holmes Care Group Scotland
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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