Nordalea (Care Home)

Nordalea is a small care home for older people located in Shetland, operated by Shetland Islands Council. With 7 beds, it offers an intimate setting for residents requiring residential care. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in April 2025, Nordalea achieved an average grade of Good, scoring 3.8 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.

The home supports a wide range of care needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, mental health conditions, and neurological conditions. Nordalea also provides palliative and end of life care, and has experience supporting residents with hearing and visual impairments, making it a versatile option for older people with complex or multiple needs.

As a small, council-run facility serving the Shetland Islands community, Nordalea offers a personalised environment where residents can receive attentive, tailored support in familiar island surroundings.