Care Visions - Waterstone Farm

Broxburn

About Care Visions - Waterstone Farm

Care Visions - Waterstone Farm 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 March 2026, 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 for its residents.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and supportive environment designed to meet the individual needs of each young person in its care. Care Visions Group Limited brings a focused approach to residential care, aiming to provide stability and positive outcomes for the young people they support.

Situated in Broxburn in West Lothian, the home benefits from a semi-rural setting that can provide a calm and grounding environment, well suited to the needs of children and young people in residential care.

Last Inspection

9 March 2026

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 Farm, 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 Farm, 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?