How many dementia care homes are there in Orkney Islands?

There are 2 care homes in Orkney Islands offering specialist dementia care.

How are dementia care homes in Orkney Islands regulated?

All dementia care homes in Orkney Islands are regulated by the Care Inspectorate (CI).

Dementia Care Homes in Orkney Islands

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2 dementia care homes in Orkney Islands

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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

Short Breaks, 32/34 Pickaquoy Loan

St. Colm's Complex, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP

Adequate - Regulator's rating

Residential

Dementia

5 single rooms • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 2000

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Care homes in Orkney Islands

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Specialise in dementia care

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Orkney Islands's Care Regulator

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How many dementia care homes are there in Orkney Islands?
There are 2 care homes in Orkney Islands offering specialist dementia care.
How are dementia care homes in Orkney Islands regulated?
All dementia care homes in Orkney Islands are regulated by the Care Inspectorate (CI).

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