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Care homes in Cowes offering residential care

3 of the 3 care homes in Cowes offer residential care and 97 registered beds. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 67% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Typical fees in Cowes come to about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was The Moorings Care Home, rated Inadequate on 28 July 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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  • 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
  • Rating changes in Isle of Wight are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 3.
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Citation: "Care homes in Cowes offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 3care homes registered with CQC
  • 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 3list dementia as a specialism
  • 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024

Who offers residential care in Cowes

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#Care homeCQC ratingLast ratedBedsNursing
1Cherry Tree Care HomeGoodApr 202525No
2Old Charlton House Residential HomeGoodMay 201932No
3The Moorings Care HomeInadequateJul 202640No

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How residential care in Cowes compares

CQC lists residential care for 3 of the 3 care homes in Cowes, or 100%. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 67% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 84% for residential care.

Cherry Tree Care Home and Old Charlton House Residential Home lead the list for residential care. Ratings run from May 2019 to July 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 97.

Council-wide, 48 care homes in Isle of Wight list residential care, and 81% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Isle of Wight, 80% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 100% here.

Typical weekly fees in the South East: about £1,555 residential, £1,830 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.

What residential care involves

Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.

What to ask about residential care

  1. How do district nurses and the GP visit?
  2. How are fee increases worked out each year?
  3. Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
  4. What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
  5. How many staff are on duty by day and at night?

Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Isle of Wight. Glossary entry: Residential care home.

Residential care in nearby towns

TownDistanceCare homesGood or Outstanding
Cowes–32
East Cowes1.1 mi43
Newport4.1 mi43
Lee-on-the-Solent5.8 mi32
Stubbington6.0 mi63
Ryde6.7 mi1512
Titchfield Common7.0 mi44

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Common questions about residential care in Cowes

Which Cowes care homes provide residential care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 3 of Cowes's 3 care homes offering residential care. Highly rated options include Cherry Tree Care Home and Old Charlton House Residential Home.

How does CQC rate care homes in Cowes?

2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.

What does a care home cost in Cowes?

Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.

Does Isle of Wight council fund a care home?

It may. Isle of Wight council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Isle of Wight council.

How do I choose between care homes in Cowes?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 1 has older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.

Are there more residential care in towns near Cowes?

In Cowes there are 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are East Cowes (1.1 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Newport (4.1 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Lee-on-the-Solent (5.8 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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