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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare Inspectorate: Good
Care homes in Isle of Barra
1 home
There is 1 care home in and around Isle of Barra on AskBart. The largest is St Brendan's (Care Home), with 10 beds. The most recent inspection was at St Brendan's (Care Home) in April 2025.
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Care homes in Isle of Barra (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Isle of Barra in numbers
| Care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Largest | St Brendan's (Care Home) (10 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | St Brendan's (Care Home) (April 2025) |
| Homes by care type | Dementia 1 |
| Average house price, Na h-Eileanan Siar (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £146,176 |
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar
The average house price in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £146,176, 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
- £146,176
- Detached
- £183,598
- Semi-detached
- £121,825
- Terraced
- £93,177
- Flats & maisonettes
- £72,477
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 Barra
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Flood risk!
Flood risk area nearby — SEPA’s flood maps show coastal flooding (medium likelihood, about 1 in 200 years) 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 Barra
How many care homes are there in Isle of Barra?
There are 1 care homes listed in and around Isle of Barra 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 Barra?
Homes in and around Isle of Barra 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 Barra offer dementia care?
1 care home in and around Isle of Barra 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 Barra?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
If you're widening your search beyond Isle of Barra, nearby areas with care homes include Isle of Harris, Isle of Lewis, Isle of North Uist, Isle of South Uist and Stornoway. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Near Isle of Barra
- Care homes in Isle of South Uist 1
- Care homes in Isle of North Uist 1
- Care homes in Isle of Tiree 1
- Care homes in Mallaig 1
- Care homes in Isle of Skye 1
- Care homes in Isle of Harris 1
- Care homes in Isle of Lewis 1
- Care homes in Stornoway 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.