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Buchanan House care home
Children & Young People

Buchanan House

Dunfermline

About Buchanan House

Buchanan House is a children and young people's care home located in Dunfermline, within the Fife council area. Operated by Moore House School Ltd, the service 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 November 2025. This reflects a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care for the young people it supports.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet the individual needs of its residents. The team at Buchanan House works to ensure that young people in their care receive consistent, compassionate support to help them thrive.

A Very Good Care Inspectorate grade places Buchanan House among the stronger performing services in Scotland, giving families and placing authorities confidence in the quality of care provided.

Last Inspection
26 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?
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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