Birchview Respite Unit

Birchview Respite Unit is a small respite care and short breaks service located in Elgin, within the Moray council area. Operated by Cornerstone Community Care, the service provides planned short-term stays for adults with a range of support needs. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in March 2026, Birchview Respite Unit achieved an average grade of Good, rated at 4.4 out of 6, reflecting a consistently positive standard of care delivery.

The service specialises in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, physical disability or illness, and other neurological conditions. With just four beds, Birchview offers an intimate, personalised environment where residents and their families can feel confident in the quality of short-break support provided.

This small capacity makes Birchview particularly well suited to those who benefit from quieter, more structured settings, giving carers a meaningful break while ensuring their loved ones receive attentive, specialist support.