Shellach View

Oban

About Shellach View

Shellach View is a children and young people's care home located in Oban, within the Argyll and Bute council area. The service is operated by Argyll and Bute Council and has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services, at its most recent inspection in November 2025. This rating reflects a strong standard of care and service delivery.

The home provides general care for children and young people, supporting residents with a range of needs in a nurturing and structured environment. Based in Oban, the service benefits from its setting on the west coast of Scotland, offering access to local community amenities and the natural surroundings of Argyll and Bute.

With its high Care Inspectorate grading, Shellach View represents a quality option for families seeking residential care for children and young people in this part of Scotland.

Last Inspection

10 November 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?

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 Shellach 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 Shellach 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?