Compare care homes in Orkney Islands

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Orkney

Orkney

Hamnavoe House

Coplands Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BW

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
40 single rooms • 13 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2002

Orkney

Orkney

Smiddybrae House

Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HH

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
32 beds • 28 single rooms • 4 beds in double rooms • 33 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2005

Kirkwall

Kirkwall

St. Rognvalds House

off Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB

Adequate - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
44 single rooms • 31 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1994

Overview of care homes in Orkney Islands

Care homes in Orkney Islands

3

Homes that offer nursing care

0

Specialise in dementia care

1

Homes rated good or above

3

Orkney Islands's Care Regulator

Care Inspectorate

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in Orkney Islands

    There are 3 care homes in Orkney Islands, with 0 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.

  • How many care homes in Orkney Islands offer specialised dementia care?

    Only 1 care home in Orkney Islands offers specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • How are care homes in Orkney Islands regulated?

    All care homes in Orkney Islands are regulated by the Care Inspectorate (CI). Of the 3 care homes in Orkney Islands, all have been rated good or above.

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Orkney

3 care homes rated Good or better.


Kirkwall

1 care home rated Good or better.

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  • Residential care homes

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

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  • Dementia care homes

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

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  • Palliative and end of life care homes

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

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