Crawford House

BIGGAR

About Crawford House

Crawford House is a children and young people's care home located in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, operated by Nurture One Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in March 2026, the home achieved an average grade of Good, which corresponds to a 4 out of 6 on Scotland's care grading scale. This reflects a solid standard of care and service delivery for the young residents it supports.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Nurture One Ltd focuses on creating stable, caring surroundings that promote the wellbeing and development of those in their care.

Located in Biggar, a small market town in South Lanarkshire, Crawford House benefits from a community setting that can support positive outcomes for young people. Families and professionals seeking placements can take confidence from the home's Good Care Inspectorate rating.

Last Inspection

31 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?

Good4

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Good4

Setting

How good is our setting?

Good4

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Good4

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Good4

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Crawford House, 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 Crawford House, 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?