Care homes · Isle of Wight
Care homes in Freshwater offering elderly care
6 of the 6 care homes in Freshwater offer elderly care and 186 registered beds. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 83% are Good or Outstanding, against 81% for elderly care across England. We estimate typical fees in Freshwater at about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home, rated Good on 20 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, Isle of Wight council will assess care needs for free.
- 5 of the 6 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Isle of Wight, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration; 1 provide nursing care.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Freshwater offering elderly care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6registered care homes
- 83%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6support people with dementia
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of elderly care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 6
- Dementia care · 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Residential care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Mental health care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home | Feb 2026 | 49 | Yes | |
| 2 | The Gouldings | Sep 2021 | 24 | No | |
| 3 | Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home | Nov 2018 | 21 | No | |
| 4 | Westview House | Aug 2019 | 38 | No | |
| 5 | Eden House | Nov 2018 | 20 | No | |
| 6 | Little Hayes | Feb 2026 | 34 | No |
Every care home in Freshwater registered with CQC for elderly care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How elderly care in Freshwater compares
Registered for elderly care: 6 out of 6 care homes in Freshwater (100%). Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 83% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 81% for elderly care.
Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home, The Gouldings and Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home lead the list for elderly care. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2018 and the newest from February 2026. They have 186 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Across Isle of Wight, 52 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 74% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 100% of care homes list elderly care, compared with 87% across Isle of Wight.
In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How we estimate costs.
About elderly care
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions to ask care homes about elderly care
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Isle of Wight: care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Personal care.
Elderly care around Freshwater
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater | – | 6 | 5 |
| Lymington | 5.3 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Barton on Sea | 7.4 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Ashley | 7.6 mi | 7 | 5 |
| New Milton | 7.8 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Newport | 9.8 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Cowes | 10.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
Help from the council
Isle of Wight
Savings under £23,250? Isle of Wight council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Isle of Wight
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Free care cost report for Freshwater
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about elderly care in Freshwater
Which care homes in Freshwater offer elderly care?
6 of the 6 CQC-registered care homes in Freshwater offer elderly care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home, The Gouldings and Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Freshwater?
5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 6 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good.
What does a care home cost in Freshwater?
Average self-funder fees in South East, 2026: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Isle of Wight council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Isle of Wight council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Isle of Wight council.
How do I choose between care homes in Freshwater?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Freshwater?
In Freshwater there are 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lymington (5.3 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Barton on Sea (7.4 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashley (7.6 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Freshwater area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Freshwater
- Elderly care in Lymington 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Barton on Sea 7.4 mi
- Elderly care in Ashley 7.6 mi
- Elderly care in New Milton 7.8 mi
- Elderly care in Newport 9.8 mi
- Elderly care in Cowes 10.7 mi
- Elderly care in Christchurch 10.9 mi
- Elderly care in East Cowes 11.6 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.