Care home
Taigh Shiphoirt
Care home in Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar
Taigh Shiphoirt
Care home in Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar
Operated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Taigh Shiphoirt is a dementia care home on the Isle of Lewis, in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It has 67 registered beds. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which graded its setting Very good. It graded how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, its staff team and its leadership as Good.
Families looking at the home can read these grades as the Care Inspectorate's assessment of each area, and can ask the home directly about anything they want to know more about.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 900 m away
- Fire station about 850 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 CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
762 recorded crimes in the Western Isles (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
Taigh Shiphoirt is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is The Group Practice, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Isle of Lewis
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Taigh Shiphoirt is one of 5 homes run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 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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