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Taigh a Chridhe Uile NaomhIsle of South Uist
Older People18 beds

Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh

Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5SS

About Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh

Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh is a care home for older people located on the Isle of South Uist, in the Na h-Eileanan Siar council area. The home is operated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and offers 18 beds for residents. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2026, the home achieved an average grade of Good (4.2 out of 6), reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.

The home supports residents with a wide range of needs, including dementia, frailty, palliative and end of life care, and neurological conditions. Specialist support is also available for those living with acquired brain injury, alcohol related brain injury, and Korsakoff's syndrome, as well as residents with hearing or visual impairments.

With 18 beds, Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh provides a relatively small and community-focused environment, well suited to serving the local island population of South Uist.

Last Inspection
26 February 2026

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?
Good4
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

Alcohol related brain injuryAcquired brain injuryHearing impairmentKorsakoffs syndromeNeurological condition (other than dementia)Older people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life careVisual impairment

Location

Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5SS

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh, 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 Taigh a Chridhe Uile Naomh, 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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