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ArdseileachStornoway
Learning Disabilities12 beds

Ardseileach

Macdonald Road, Stornoway, HS1 2YT

About Ardseileach

Ardseileach is a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities, located in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The home is operated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the local council authority, and provides 12 beds for residents requiring specialist support. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2025, Ardseileach achieved an average grade of Good, scoring 4.4 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.

The home specialises in supporting individuals with a range of complex needs, including acquired brain injury, learning difficulties, mental health conditions, and neurological conditions other than dementia. This breadth of expertise means the home is well placed to provide tailored, person-centred care for residents with varying and sometimes overlapping support requirements.

As a smaller home with 12 beds, Ardseileach offers a more intimate care environment, which can be particularly beneficial for residents who thrive with consistent, familiar surroundings and dedicated staff.

Last Inspection
12 February 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?
Good4
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Good4
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Acquired brain injuryLearning difficultiesMental health problems (other than dementia)Neurological condition (other than dementia)

Location

Macdonald Road, Stornoway, HS1 2YT

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ardseileach, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ardseileach, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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