LUMPHINNANS’ state-of-the-art Care Village was opened officially on Monday.

Residents, tenants and Fife Council’s co-leaders joined in the celebrations to mark the special occasion.

The brand-new facility incorporates Lindsay House, a 60-bed purpose-built care home for older people, as well as 30 self-contained extra care flats within a managed complex.

It is the third to open in Fife as part of a programme to replace and improve care facilities for older people.

Councillor David Alexander, council co-leader, said it was a “great privilege” to be part of the opening celebration.

“The care home, combined with the extra care housing, will provide the highest standard of care and a sense of community for residents, tenants and staff,” he said.

“The successful completion of the Kirkcaldy and Lumphinnans care villages and Glenrothes Care Village due for completion in early 2019, will bring many positive benefits to residents, tenants, and their communities.”

Fellow co-leader Councillor David Ross added: “The residents of Valley House and Jenny Gray House received excellent care and both had a good reputation. Lindsay House will build on this as the new facilities will provide an environment which will enhance the level of support already provided for the residents.

“Specially-designed and adapted houses extend the time people can live independently and the latest care home facilities will allow integrated models of care to be developed.

"Located alongside each other, staff are on hand to respond to residents and tenants and provide care appropriate to their needs.

“Fife Day Services have relocated to Lindsay House and the extra care housing complex has drop-in café facilities.”

Residents and tenants moved into the £10.5 million Care Village earlier this year.

May Somerville, a tenant in the extra care flats, is delighted with her new home. “I love living in the flat and couldn’t have picked a better place,” she said. “Everyone is so friendly and helpful.”