20 Barochan Road

Johnstone

About 20 Barochan Road

20 Barochan Road is a children and young people's care home located in Johnstone, within the Renfrewshire council area. Operated by Renfrewshire Council, the service has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality care, achieving an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in December 2025.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. As a council-operated service, it benefits from the resources and oversight of Renfrewshire Council, ensuring consistent standards of care and support for those in its charge.

With a Very Good rating from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent care regulator, families can have confidence that 20 Barochan Road meets high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for the children and young people it supports.

Last Inspection

4 December 2025

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Very Good5

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Very Good5

Setting

How good is our setting?

Very Good5

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Very Good5

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Very Good5

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 20 Barochan Road, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 20 Barochan Road, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?