Gaolach House

Perth

About Gaolach House

Gaolach House is a children and young people's care home located in Perth, within the Perth & Kinross council area. Operated by Common Thread Ltd, the home was most recently inspected by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024, receiving an average grade of Adequate, which corresponds to 3 out of 6 on the Care Inspectorate's grading scale.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering residential support tailored to the needs of younger residents. As a dedicated children and young people's service, Gaolach House focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment for those in its care.

Families and professionals seeking placements in the Perth area may wish to contact Gaolach House directly to discuss current availability and suitability. The Care Inspectorate's published inspection reports provide further detail on the home's performance and any areas identified for improvement.

Last Inspection

1 November 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?

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

View Full Report on Care Inspectorate

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Gaolach 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 Gaolach 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?