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Wheatlands

Galashiels

About Wheatlands

Wheatlands is a children and young people's care home located in Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Operated by Scottish Borders Council, the home has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in July 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to high-quality care for the young people it supports.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. As a council-operated service, Wheatlands benefits from the resources and oversight of Scottish Borders Council, ensuring consistent standards of care and support.

Situated in Galashiels, the home is well placed within the Scottish Borders community, giving young people access to local amenities and services. Its Very Good Care Inspectorate rating highlights the dedication of the team to delivering positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care.

Last Inspection
28 July 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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