Source · Care Inspectorate

Sheltered Housing - Orkney

Provider Orkney Islands Council Type Housing Support Service Location Kirkwall Last graded 18 Nov 2025

Recorded Key Question grade range: 3–4 — Adequate  View on Care Inspectorate

Key Question scores

Six-point scale
Support and wellbeing
3
Care and support planning
4
Setting
—
Staff team
3
Leadership
4
Care, play and learning
—

Requirements & recommendations

0 requirements · 2 recommendations

Verbatim text from the Care Inspectorate datastore. Requirements cite a specific regulation and deadline; recommendations are good-practice guidance against the Health and Social Care Standards.

Visit: 14 October 2025
Recommendation 1

1. The service provider should make sure people have consistent warden service support, that warden absence is fully covered whenever possible and people are kept fully informed of the service provision and future plans. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state: ‘My needs are met by the right number of people’ (HSCS 3.15) and 'I experience stability in my care and support from people who know my needs, choices and wishes, even if there are changes in the service or organisation.' (HSCS 4.15)

Recommendation 2

2. The service provider should take further steps to help ensure people are comfortable and happy within their own homes and the local sheltered housing complex. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state: 'I am in the right place to experience the care and support I need and want' (HSCS 1.20) and 'I am helped to feel safe and secure in my local community' (HSCS 3.25).

Registry facts

Service no: CS2004077253
Provider no: SP2003001951
Ownership: Local Authority
Registered places: 60
Registered: 3 December 2004
Council area: Orkney Islands
Health board: Orkney
Integration authority: Orkney Islands
Risk band: HIGH