Care homes in Shetland Islands
9 care homes in Shetland Islands are registered with the Care Inspectorate. 6 of the 9 with current grades (67%) are graded Good (4) or better in every area. Together they have 148 registered places. By owner: 1 charity or not-for-profit, 8 council-run. Sorted by lowest current grade, best first.
Dementia care homes in Shetland Islands (7)
In Scotland, nursing homes are registered as care homes. Ask each home whether it has nurses on duty day and night.
| Service | Grades | Run by | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcraigielea Shetland · Learning Disabilities | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 9 | |
| Nordalea (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 7 | |
| North Haven (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 15 | |
| Overtonlea (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 15 | |
| Walter & Joan Gray (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach Charity or not-for-profit | 16 | |
| Wastview (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 15 | |
| Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 44 | |
| Fernlea, The Wishart Anderson (Care Home) Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 10 | |
| Montfield Support Services Shetland · Older People | Shetland Islands Council Council-run | 17 |
Care at home in Shetland Islands →
Paying for care in Scotland (2026/27)
- Free personal care for adults assessed as needing it, at any age: in a care home the council pays £260.30 a week towards personal care, plus £117.10 a week for nursing care if needed.
- Care home fees are means-tested: savings above £36,750 mean you pay the rest of the fee yourself; below £22,750 savings are ignored, and £1 a week is counted for every £250 in between.
- Personal care at home (help with washing, dressing, eating) is free once the council assesses the need; other help at home may be charged.
Paying for care in Scotland: full guide → · Care Inspectorate grades explained → · How long will savings last? →
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Service details and grades from the Care Inspectorate datastore, checked November 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is an independent directory and does not provide care.