Care home
Kirkjuvagr House
Care home in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Kirkjuvagr House
Care home in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Operated by Orkney Islands Council
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About
Kirkjuvagr House is a care home in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, with 40 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which graded its leadership Good and its wellbeing support, care and support planning, setting and staff team Adequate.
For families considering the home, these grades give a plain picture of how the Care Inspectorate assessed its work. The leadership area was the strongest of the five areas the Care Inspectorate graded, and the others were judged Adequate.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the Kirkwall West and Orphir ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Kirkjuvagr House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Skerryvore Practice, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kirkwall
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Scotland Orkney
Provide support and information for the elderly within Orkney.
Orkney Disability Forum
The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of physically and mentally disabled individuals of all ages and to promote the welfare of the elderly, disabled ( both mentally and physically)…
Crossroads Care Orkney Limited
We are set up to support unpaid carers in their caring role. This is done through the respite scheme where we will provide a trained support worker to care for the person whilst the unpaid carer…
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Part of Orkney Islands Council
Kirkjuvagr House is one of 3 homes run by Orkney Islands Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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