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Ardlaghan care home
Children & Young People

Ardlaghan

Bathgate

About Ardlaghan

Ardlaghan is a children and young people's care home located in Bathgate, West Lothian, operated by Moore House School Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in November 2025, the home achieved an average grade of Excellent, the highest possible rating on Scotland's 6-point quality scale, reflecting an outstanding standard of care and support for the young people it serves.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and structured environment designed to meet their individual needs. Based in Bathgate, Ardlaghan benefits from its setting within the West Lothian community, providing young residents with access to local amenities and opportunities to engage with the wider community.

Achieving an Excellent grade from the Care Inspectorate is a significant distinction, and families can take confidence in knowing that Ardlaghan consistently demonstrates the highest levels of quality, safety, and wellbeing for the children and young people in its care.

Last Inspection
21 November 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?
Excellent6
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Excellent6
Setting
How good is our setting?
Excellent6
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Excellent6
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Excellent6
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