Care Visions - Riggheads

Lockerbie

About Care Visions - Riggheads

Care Visions - Riggheads is a children and young people's care home located in Lockerbie, within the Dumfries & Galloway council area. Operated by Care Visions Group Limited, the home achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in April 2024, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care and positive outcomes 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 their individual needs. Care Visions Group Limited brings experience and a structured approach to residential childcare, ensuring residents receive consistent, high-quality support throughout their time at the home.

Situated in Lockerbie, the home benefits from a community setting in the south of Scotland, providing young people with access to local amenities and opportunities to engage with the wider community.

Last Inspection

3 April 2024

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 Care Visions - Riggheads, 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 Care Visions - Riggheads, 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?