Smiddybrae House

Overview

Smiddybrae House is a residential care home located in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW17 2HH. The home is registered to accommodate up to 32 residents.

The home provides Residential Care services.

Key facts

Beds32

OwnershipOrkney Islands Council

The inspection record

Care InspectorateScotland's regulator of care services — grades run 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent)

Overall grade

4 · Good

How well do we support people's wellbeing5 — Very good

How good is our leadership4 — Good

Themes graded 4–5

LAST GRADED 17 JUL 2025 · CS NUMBER CS2005090445 View full Care Inspectorate report

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Record timeline

4 Nov 2005

Registered with the Care Inspectorate

Smiddybrae House entered the official register.

17 Jul 2025

Graded 4 · Good

Grades published by the Care Inspectorate.

26 May 2026

Record last synced

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Registration details

Registration statusActive

Registered4 November 2005

Registered managerJoanna Nicholson

Council areaOrkney Islands

Health boardOrkney

Client groupOlder Adults

Staff (FTE)25.91

Location

Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HHOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Smiddybrae House registered for?

Smiddybrae House is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Smiddybrae House have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

How many beds does Smiddybrae House have?

Smiddybrae House is registered for 32 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Smiddybrae House?

The registered manager is Joanna Nicholson.

Where is Smiddybrae House located?

Smiddybrae House is located in Orkney, United Kingdom.

When did Smiddybrae House register with Care Inspectorate?

Smiddybrae House first registered on 4 November 2005.

How Orkney compares

3 rated care homes nearby

Current overall ratings of the nearest rated homes to Smiddybrae House.

2 rated Good or better

1

Good or better Below Good

Hamnavoe House7.3 mi4 — Good Kirkjuvagr House11.2 mi3 — Adequate Enable Scotland (Leading the Way) - Old Scapa Road11.2 mi4 — Good

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Hamnavoe House

Orkney · 7.3 mi

4 — Good

Kirkjuvagr House

Kirkwall · 11.2 mi

3 — Adequate

Enable Scotland (Leading the Way) - Old Scapa Road

Kirkwall · 11.2 mi

4 — Good

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Badges & awards

Rated Good by Care Inspectorate

Information disclaimer. Information regarding Smiddybrae House is compiled from multiple sources and provided in good faith. While reasonable steps have been taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given and no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions.