Carraig View

Port Glasgow

About Carraig View

Carraig View is a children and young people's care home located in Port Glasgow, within the Inverclyde council area. The service is operated by Church of Scotland, trading as Crossreach, a well-established provider of social care services across Scotland. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in April 2025, Carraig View received an average grade of Adequate, which corresponds to a 3 out of 6 on Scotland's care grading scale.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive residential environment for those who require care away from their family home. Crossreach brings a values-led approach to its services, with a focus on the wellbeing and development of the young people it supports.

Families and professionals seeking a placement in the Inverclyde area may wish to contact Carraig View directly for further details regarding current availability and the specific needs the service is able to meet.

Last Inspection

9 April 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?

Adequate3

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Adequate3

Setting

How good is our setting?

Adequate3

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Adequate3

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Adequate3

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Carraig View, 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 Carraig View, 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?