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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
Dementia care homes in Kirkwall
1 home
There is 1 dementia 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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Kirkwall in numbers
| Dementia 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.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions about care homes in Kirkwall
How many dementia care homes are there in Kirkwall?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Kirkwall, each with its latest Care Inspectorate grade.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Kirkwall?
Start with the latest Care Inspectorate inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Kirkwall
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- Dementia care homes in Nairn 1
- Care homes in Orkney 2
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.