Care homes in Kirkwall

1 home

There is 1 care home in and around Kirkwall on AskBart. The largest is Kirkjuvagr House, with 40 beds. The most recent inspection was at Kirkjuvagr House in July 2025.

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Care homes in Kirkwall (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Kirkjuvagr House

Care Inspectorate: Adequate

40 beds

Orkney Islands Council

Dementia

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Kirkwall in numbers

Care homes listed	1
Largest	Kirkjuvagr House (40 beds)
Most recently inspected	Kirkjuvagr House (July 2025)
Homes by care type	Dementia 1
Average house price, Orkney Islands (HM Land Registry, June 2026)	£236,740

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 Orkney Islands

The average house price in Orkney Islands is £236,740, 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: £236,740
Detached: £314,951
Semi-detached: £224,198
Terraced: £186,330
Flats & maisonettes: £121,717

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 Kirkwall

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

Flood risk✓

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 September 2026; flood: SEPA.

Questions about care homes in Kirkwall

How many care homes are there in Kirkwall?

There are 1 care homes listed in and around Kirkwall on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

What types of care are available in Kirkwall?

Homes in and around Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall offer dementia care?

1 care home in and around Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands?

If you're widening your search beyond Kirkwall, nearby areas with care homes include Orkney. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.

Near Kirkwall

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.