Care Visions - Waterstone Cottage

Broxburn

About Care Visions - Waterstone Cottage

Care Visions - Waterstone Cottage is a children and young people's care home located in Broxburn, West Lothian, operated by Care Visions Group Limited. At its most recent inspection in June 2025, the home received an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services, reflecting a strong standard of care and support.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Care Visions Group Limited brings experience in delivering residential care services, and Waterstone Cottage reflects the group's commitment to high-quality outcomes for the young people in its care.

Situated in Broxburn, the home benefits from a community setting in West Lothian, providing young residents with access to local amenities and surroundings that support everyday life and wellbeing.

Last Inspection

5 June 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 Care Visions - Waterstone Cottage, 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 - Waterstone Cottage, 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?