Cala

Elgin

About Cala

Cala is a children and young people's care service located in Elgin, within the Moray council area. Operated by The Moray Council, 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 October 2025. This strong grading reflects a high standard of care and support provided to the young people in its care.

The service 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 The Moray Council, Cala benefits from strong community connections and a commitment to the wellbeing of the young people it supports.

Families and professionals seeking a well-regarded children's care service in the Elgin area will find Cala's recent Care Inspectorate results a reassuring indicator of quality.

Last Inspection

14 October 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 Cala, 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 Cala, 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?