About St. Rognvalds House
St. Rognvalds House is a care home for older people located in Kirkwall, the main town of the Orkney Islands. Operated by Orkney Islands Council, the home provides 44 beds for residents requiring residential care. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in July 2025, St. Rognvalds House received an average grade of 3.2 out of 6, reflecting an Adequate standard of care across the areas assessed.
The home supports a range of needs, with specialisms including dementia care, frailty in older age, physical disability or illness, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. This breadth of expertise means the home is well placed to care for residents with complex or overlapping conditions.
As a council-run facility serving the local Orkney community, St. Rognvalds House plays an important role in providing residential care close to home for older islanders 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
off Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting St. Rognvalds House, 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 St. Rognvalds House, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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