Horizons Residential Care - Hillview House

Edinburgh

About Horizons Residential Care - Hillview House

Horizons Residential Care - Hillview House is a children and young people's residential care home located in Edinburgh, operating within the City of Edinburgh council area. Run by Horizons Residential Care Limited, the service received an average grade of Good (4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in October 2022, reflecting a solid standard of care and support for its residents.

The home provides general residential care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Staff work to ensure that each young person receives consistent, compassionate care within a stable and homely setting.

Situated in Edinburgh, Hillview House benefits from good access to local amenities, community resources, and support networks, which can play an important role in the wellbeing and development of the children and young people in its care.

Last Inspection

27 October 2022

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 Horizons Residential Care - Hillview 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 Horizons Residential Care - Hillview 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?