Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services

Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services is a care home for older people located in Shetland, operated by Shetland Islands Council. With 44 beds, it is one of the larger care facilities serving the Shetland Islands community. At its most recent inspection in July 2025, the home received an average grade of Good (4.4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent care regulator, reflecting a strong standard of care and service delivery.

The home supports a wide range of needs, including dementia, frailty, mental health conditions, physical disability and illness, palliative and end of life care, as well as sensory impairments such as hearing and visual impairment. This breadth of specialisms means the home is well placed to support older people with complex or changing care needs.

As a council-operated facility, Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services plays a vital role in providing quality residential care for the local Shetland community.