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Care homes in Shetland

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There are 2 care homes in and around Shetland on AskBart. The largest is Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services, with 44 beds. The most recent inspection was at Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services in June 2026.

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Care homes in Shetland (2)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Shetland in numbers

Care homes listed2
LargestEdward Thomason & Taing Support Services (44 beds)
Most recently inspectedEdward Thomason & Taing Support Services (June 2026)
Homes by care typeDementia 2
Average house price, Shetland Islands (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£187,659

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 Shetland Islands

The average house price in Shetland Islands is £187,659, 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
£187,659
Detached
£256,908
Semi-detached
£180,509
Terraced
£125,053
Flats & maisonettes
£92,036

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 Shetland

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!

Flood risk area nearby — SEPA’s flood maps show river flooding and 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 September 2026; flood: SEPA.

Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Questions about care homes in Shetland

How many care homes are there in Shetland?

There are 2 care homes listed in and around Shetland on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

What types of care are available in Shetland?

Homes in and around Shetland offer dementia (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Shetland offer dementia care?

2 care homes in and around Shetland 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 Shetland?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Shetland 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.

Near Shetland

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.