Care homes · Isle of Wight
Care homes in Ryde offering elderly care
Of the 19 care homes in Ryde, 17 offer elderly care, 432 beds in all; 12 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Ryde House Homes Ltd (4). 76% of the 17 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 81% for elderly care across England. Expect to pay in Ryde about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 9 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Kite Hill Care Home: Requires improvement, on 8 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 12 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 4.
- Rating changes in Isle of Wight are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 17 rated care homes, 13 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- You can ask Isle of Wight council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Ryde offering elderly care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 17CQC-registered care homes
- 76%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 12list dementia as a specialism
- 6rated or inspected within two years
Who offers elderly care in Ryde
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 19
- Elderly care · 17
- Residential care · 15
- Physical disability care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Learning disability care · 7
- Mental health care · 7
- Nursing care · 4
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodville | Aug 2026 | 7 | No | |
| 2 | Northbrooke House | May 2025 | 46 | No | |
| 3 | The Adelaide | Feb 2022 | 24 | No | |
| 4 | Easthill Home for Deaf People | Dec 2022 | 15 | No | |
| 5 | Victoria House | Jan 2022 | 22 | No | |
| 6 | Hazel Lodge | Apr 2022 | 21 | Yes | |
| 7 | Woodside Hall Nursing Home | Aug 2024 | 41 | Yes | |
| 8 | St Vincents Retirement Home | Jul 2021 | 25 | No | |
| 9 | Merrydale Residential Home | Jun 2018 | 16 | No | |
| 10 | Esplanade House | Jan 2019 | 13 | No | |
| 11 | Ryde Cottage | Dec 2018 | 7 | No | |
| 12 | Ryde House | Jan 2019 | 64 | No | |
| 13 | Newton Lodge | Sep 2017 | 14 | No | |
| 14 | Highfield House Nursing Home | Aug 2025 | 46 | Yes | |
| 15 | Waxham House | May 2026 | 20 | No | |
| 16 | Fairhaven Care Home | May 2026 | 21 | No | |
| 17 | Kite Hill Care Home | Sep 2026 | 30 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Ryde registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in Ryde: ratings, size and cost
17 of the 19 care homes in Ryde are registered with CQC for elderly care (89%). 76% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points above the 74% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Woodville, Northbrooke House and The Adelaide. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from September 2017; 6 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 432, and 4 also provide nursing care.
For comparison, Isle of Wight has 52 care homes registered for elderly care; of those rated, 74% are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 89% of registrations here and 87% across Isle of Wight.
Care homes in the South East typically charge about £1,555 a week for residential care and £1,830 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Isle of Wight. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde | – | 17 | 13 |
| Sandown | 4.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Gosport | 5.6 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 5.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Newport | 6.2 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Shanklin | 6.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Cowes | 6.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
Your council
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Isle of Wight
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Ryde
- 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
Questions families ask about elderly care in Ryde
How many care homes in Ryde offer elderly care?
Elderly care is offered by 17 of the 19 registered care homes in Ryde (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Woodville, Northbrooke House and The Adelaide.
Are care homes in Ryde well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 13 (76%) of the 17 rated; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Ryde?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Isle of Wight council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Isle of Wight council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Isle of Wight council.
How should I compare care homes in Ryde?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 6 of the 17 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 11. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Ryde for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Ryde 17 (13 Good or Outstanding); Sandown (4.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; East Cowes (5.6 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Gosport (5.6 miles): 16, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
No time to call round? We can pass your request on.
Fill in a single request and up to 3 nearby providers that accept enquiries from us reply by email, straight to you.
Nearby: elderly care around Ryde
- Elderly care in Sandown 4.8 mi
- Elderly care in East Cowes 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Gosport 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Lee-on-the-Solent 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Newport 6.2 mi
- Elderly care in Shanklin 6.4 mi
- Elderly care in Cowes 6.7 mi
- Elderly care in Portsmouth 6.9 mi
More for Ryde, plus guides
Shortlisted a few? Ask them about rooms and prices.
Free · Two short questions · Your details go only to providers you tick
Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.