Care homes in Isle of Islay
1 home
There is 1 care home in and around Isle of Islay on AskBart. The largest is Gortanvogie Residential Home, with 16 beds. The most recent inspection was at Gortanvogie Residential Home in October 2025.
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Care homes in Isle of Islay (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Isle of Islay in numbers
| Care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Largest | Gortanvogie Residential Home (16 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Gortanvogie Residential Home (October 2025) |
| Homes by care type | Dementia 1 |
| Average house price, Argyll and Bute (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £179,020 |
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Argyll and Bute. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Dementia care homes
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Argyll and Bute
The average house price in Argyll and Bute is £179,020, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £179,020
- Detached
- £320,109
- Semi-detached
- £206,098
- Terraced
- £160,823
- Flats & maisonettes
- £112,645
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Isle of Islay
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Not in a mapped flood area — SEPA’s flood maps show no river or coastal flooding within a quarter of a mile of the town centre.
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: SEPA.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions about care homes in Isle of Islay
How many care homes are there in Isle of Islay?
There are 1 care homes listed in and around Isle of Islay on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.
What types of care are available in Isle of Islay?
Homes in and around Isle of Islay offer dementia (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Isle of Islay offer dementia care?
1 care home in and around Isle of Islay offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's Care Inspectorate report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Can I get council funding for care in Isle of Islay?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Argyll and Bute Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
What other nearby areas have care homes in Argyll and Bute?
If you're widening your search beyond Isle of Islay, nearby areas with care homes include Ardrishaig, Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh and Isle of Bute. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Near Isle of Islay
- Care homes in Campbeltown 1
- Care homes in Ardrishaig 1
- Care homes in Isle of Arran 1
- Care homes in Isle of Bute 1
- Care homes in Dunoon 4
- Care homes in Oban 2
- Care homes in Helensburgh 4
- Care homes in Isle of Tiree 1
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.

