Home care in Orkney

Life at home is shaped by familiar routines, surroundings, and the freedom to do things in your own way. Our home care in Orkney includes companionship, light housekeeping, personal care, and practical day-to-day help. Every detail is tailored to the individual, helping them stay comfortable, independent and connected to the people, places and routines that matter to them.

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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Why Home Instead?

Personalised care that starts with listening

Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals with our clients based on skills, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.

20 years of trusted experience

We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.

A simple, seamless set-up

No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We'll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.

Fully flexible, unhurried support

Whether it's a few hours of companionship, more intensive specialist care, or round-the-clock help, we work to your schedule - not the other way around.

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Home Care in Orkney

The team here at Home Instead are proud to provide expert home care in Orkney. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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    To us it's personal

    The detail of how someone likes their day to go is where good care begins. We work with each client to understand their preferences, whether that's having meals prepared a certain way, keeping the house arranged just so, or having help with laundry and changing the beds on particular days. Our Care Professionals take the time to learn how each person likes things done and stick to that, building familiarity and consistency into every visit. Practical support also means helping people get out and about. A client who enjoys a walk up to Brinkie's Brae on a calm afternoon, or who has a regular appointment in Kirkwall, shouldn't have to give that up because they need a bit of help getting there. Care Professionals accompany clients to local appointments, join them on outings, or simply stay nearby while they get on with the things they enjoy at home. We also help with medication prompts and keeping on top of prescriptions, so nothing gets missed.

    A carer assists an older woman as she carefully descends a staircase, holding her hand for support. - Home Instead

    Award-winning service you can trust

    • Leaders in Care Award
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    Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.


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    Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

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    Our Home Care Services

    We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.

    • Hourly Home Care

      Hourly Home Care

      When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.

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    • Respite Home Care

      Respite Home Care

      We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.

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    • Overnight Home Care

      Overnight Home Care

      We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.

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    • Live-in Home Care

      Live-in Home Care

      Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.

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    Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

    Janet, Client's Family

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    Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide

    Paul, Client

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    As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

    Elisie, Client

    Choosing Home Instead Orkney for personalised home care

    People's needs rarely stay the same, and the way we work reflects that. When a client's situation changes, whether gradually or quite suddenly, we review their care plan and adjust the support to match. There's no starting from scratch. The same Care Professional who already knows them well continues to visit, just with an updated plan. If someone recovers from an illness and needs less help for a while, we scale things back. If they go through a harder patch and need more frequent visits or overnight support, we arrange that too. Families are kept informed throughout, and we involve them in any changes so everyone's on the same page. This isn't a policy we talk about in the abstract; it's how we work week to week, adjusting as things develop so clients can carry on living comfortably at home.

    A carer assists an older woman as she carefully descends a staircase, holding her hand for support. - Home Instead

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    Our Orkney Team is With You Through Every Step

    Not every care agency in Orkney operates the same way. Some are introductory services, where families take on the responsibility of managing care themselves. We're a fully managed service, and that's an important distinction for anyone weighing up their options. Our team handles scheduling, care planning, training, and ongoing quality checks. If a Care Professional is unwell, we arrange cover. If a care plan needs updating, we coordinate it. Families don't have to chase paperwork, manage rotas, or handle employment responsibilities — removing a significant burden from households already juggling a great deal. We're regulated by the Care Inspectorate and meet the standards they set across recruitment, training, and the quality of care we deliver. Everything from how we select our Care Professionals to how we review each client's support is managed centrally, giving families one consistent point of contact and a clear picture of how care is being delivered.

    Woman in a green shirt brushing an older person's grey hair in a bright, sunlit kitchen. - Home Instead

    We deliver tailored home care to the Orkney community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

    We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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    Our home help services in Orkney provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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    Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Orkney could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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    We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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