Care at home service · Galashiels, Scotland
Homecare West
Care Inspectorate
Homecare West is a care at home service in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, run by Scottish Borders Council.
- Address
- Council Offices, Paton Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AS
- Run by
- Scottish Borders Council
- Type of provider
- Council-run
- Council area
- Scottish Borders
- Registered
- December 2019
- Last inspection
- 16 January 2025
Care Inspectorate grades
| How well do we support people's wellbeing? | 4 · Good |
|---|---|
| How well is care and support planned? | 4 · Good |
| How good is our staff team? | 4 · Good |
| How good is our leadership? | 4 · Good |
Grades published 6 February 2025. Scale: 6 excellent, 5 very good, 4 good, 3 adequate, 2 weak, 1 unsatisfactory.
Read the inspection reports on the Care Inspectorate website →
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Galashiels · Good or better in every area graded (4/6) - Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) - Campus of Care - Care at Home
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Melrose · Very good or better in every area graded (5/6) - Eildon Care and Support West
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All services in Scottish Borders →
Paying for care in Scotland (2026/27)
- Free personal care for adults assessed as needing it, at any age: in a care home the council pays £260.30 a week towards personal care, plus £117.10 a week for nursing care if needed.
- Care home fees are means-tested: savings above £36,750 mean you pay the rest of the fee yourself; below £22,750 savings are ignored, and £1 a week is counted for every £250 in between.
- Personal care at home (help with washing, dressing, eating) is free once the council assesses the need; other help at home may be charged.
Paying for care in Scotland: full guide → · Care Inspectorate grades explained → · How long will savings last? →
Service details and grades from the Care Inspectorate datastore, checked November 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is an independent directory and does not provide care.