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Overtonlea (Care Home)Shetland
Older People15 beds

Overtonlea (Care Home)

Overtonlea Care Centre, Levenwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HX

About Overtonlea (Care Home)

Overtonlea is a care home for older people located in Shetland, operated by Shetland Islands Council. The home provides 15 beds and was most recently inspected by the Care Inspectorate in April 2025, achieving an average grade of Good, scoring 4.2 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.

The home supports older people across a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, and palliative and end of life care. Overtonlea also accommodates residents living with sensory impairments, including hearing and visual impairment, reflecting a commitment to inclusive, person-centred care.

As a council-run home with 15 beds, Overtonlea offers a smaller, community-focused environment that may suit those who value a more intimate setting. Its location in Shetland makes it a meaningful local option for older residents and families across the islands seeking quality residential care close to home.

Last Inspection
7 April 2025

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).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good4
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Very Good5
Setting
How good is our setting?
Good4
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Good4
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Hearing impairmentOlder people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life carePhysical disability or illnessVisual impairment

Location

Overtonlea Care Centre, Levenwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HX

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Overtonlea (Care Home), consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Overtonlea (Care Home), look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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