Best Care Homes in Isle of Wight (2026)
63 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield House | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Newport Residential Care Limited | Outstanding | Residential | 31 |
| Old Charlton House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| The Adelaide | Good | Residential | 24 |
| The Gouldings | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Westminster House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Sea Gables Residential Home | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Powys House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Easthill Home for Deaf People | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Northbrooke House | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Tile House | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Westview House | Good | Residential | 38 |
| Esplanade House | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Springfield Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| Cornelia Manor RCH | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Appley Cliff - Care Home Physical Disabilities | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Kynance Residential Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Kite Hill Care Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Woodside Hall Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 41 |
| Quarry Oaks Care Home | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Penshurst | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Downside House | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Orchard House Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Vecta House | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home | Good | Nursing | 21 |
| Hazelwood House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Brighstone Grange | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Beaufort House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Merrydale Residential Home | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Eden House | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Fairhaven Care Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Sandown Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Cherry Tree Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Cherry Blossom Care Home | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Solent Grange Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 89 |
| Ryde Cottage | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Woodville | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Annefield Grange | Good | Residential | 18 |
| The Limes Residential Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Victoria House | Good | Residential | 22 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Isle of Wight
With 63 care homes in Isle of Wight, families have 51 well-rated options to choose from. 7 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 13 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 50 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Isle of Wight care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Isle of Wight
Top Dementia Care Homes in Isle of Wight
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight has 63 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,782 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 49 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight has 13 nursing care homes and 50 residential homes, including 45 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Isle of Wight?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.