Home care · Isle of Wight
Supported living in Newport
Supported living is offered by 5 of the 29 home care agencies covering Newport. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency was last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Empathy Care (IOW) was rated Good on 22 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
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- 4 list dementia as a specialism.
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To cite: "Supported living in Newport", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 29
- Care for adults under 65 · 27
- Elderly care · 27
- Physical disability care · 24
- Dementia care · 23
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 17
- Learning disability care · 12
- Children's care · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Supported living · 5
- Eating disorder support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call on Me Ltd | Aug 2025 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Empathy Care (IOW) | Oct 2026 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Emerald Agency | Jul 2026 | 6.8 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Alpha Quality Care Newport | Jan 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Personal Assistant Recruitment and Employment Service (PARES) | Feb 2020 | 0.6 miles | 9 |
This table lists each agency covering Newport registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Newport centre.
Supported living in Newport: what the data shows
17% of Newport's agencies (5 of 29) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 5 points above the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Call on Me Ltd, Empathy Care (IOW) and Emerald Agency lead the list for supported living. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from February 2020; 3 fall within the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Newport.
Supported living is on 17% of registrations here and 13% across Isle of Wight.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Newport
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | – | 5 | 5 |
| Ryde | 6.2 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Sandown | 6.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Shanklin | 7.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 8.5 mi | 26 | 13 |
| Gosport | 9.8 mi | 26 | 13 |
| Warsash | 11.0 mi | 47 | 21 |
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Common questions about supported living in Newport
Who offers supported living at home in Newport?
Of the 29 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Newport, 5 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Call on Me Ltd, Empathy Care (IOW) and Emerald Agency.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Newport have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in Newport?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Isle of Wight council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Isle of Wight council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Isle of Wight council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Newport?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 3 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 2 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Newport compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Ryde (6.2 miles): 15, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandown (6.8 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Shanklin (7.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Newport itself has 5, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Newport
- Supported living in Ryde 6.2 mi
- Supported living in Sandown 6.8 mi
- Supported living in Shanklin 7.0 mi
- Supported living in Ventnor 8.1 mi
- Supported living in Lee-on-the-Solent 8.5 mi
- Supported living in Gosport 9.8 mi
- Supported living in Freshwater 9.8 mi
- Supported living in Warsash 11.0 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.