Ashton House

Inverness

About Ashton House

Ashton House is a children and young people's care home located in Inverness, within the Highland Council area. Operated by Highland Council, the home has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services, at its most recent inspection in May 2025. This strong result reflects a high standard of care and support being provided to the young people who live there.

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 locally operated service run by Highland Council, Ashton House benefits from close ties to the surrounding community and local support networks in Inverness.

Families and professionals seeking placements in the Highlands can take confidence from the home's recent Very Good inspection grade, which highlights its commitment to delivering quality care for children and young people.

Last Inspection

21 May 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 Ashton House, 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 Ashton House, 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?