About Bethesda Care Home
Bethesda Care Home is a 30-bed residential care home for older people located in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The home is operated by Bethesda Care Home and Hospice, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, Bethesda achieved an average grade of Very Good, scoring 4.6 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.
The home specialises in supporting older people living with dementia and frailty, and also provides palliative and end of life care. This range of specialisms reflects the home's commitment to meeting complex and sensitive care needs with compassion and expertise.
As one of the care options serving the Western Isles community, Bethesda offers local families the reassurance of high-quality, specialist care close to home. Its strong Care Inspectorate rating underlines the consistent standard of support provided to residents and their families.
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).
Care & Support Provided
Location
Springfield Road, Stornoway, HS1 2PS
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Bethesda Care Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Bethesda Care Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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