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Smiddybrae HouseOrkney
Older People32 beds

Smiddybrae House

Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HH

About Smiddybrae House

Smiddybrae House is a care home for older people located in Orkney, operated by Orkney Islands Council. With 32 beds, the home provides residential care for older adults across the Orkney Islands area. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in April 2025, Smiddybrae House achieved an average grade of Very Good, scoring 4.6 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale, reflecting a strong standard of care and service delivery.

The home specialises in supporting older people living with dementia, as well as those with frailty-related needs. This makes Smiddybrae House a suitable option for families seeking dedicated, person-centred care for loved ones who require specialist support in these areas.

As a council-run facility serving the Orkney Islands community, Smiddybrae House offers local families the reassurance of a well-regarded home with a proven track record of quality care in this island setting.

Last Inspection
22 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?
Very Good5
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Very Good5
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Good4
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Older people - dementiaOlder people - frailty

Location

Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HH

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