Home care · Isle of Wight
Physical disability care at home in Ryde
63 of the 72 home care agencies covering Ryde offer physical disability care. Among the 42 with a CQC rating, 88% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for physical disability care across England. 7 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 14 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Empathy Care (IOW), rated Good on 22 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Isle of Wight council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 42 rated agencies, 37 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 5 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 21 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Isle of Wight are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 55 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Ryde", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 63registered agencies
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 55list dementia as a specialism
- 15rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering physical disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 72
- Elderly care · 70
- Care for adults under 65 · 69
- Physical disability care · 63
- Dementia care · 59
- Sensory impairment care · 48
- Mental health care · 48
- Learning disability care · 31
- Children's care · 16
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Supported living · 15
- Eating disorder support · 12
The full list for physical disability care covering Ryde: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How physical disability care in Ryde compares
CQC lists physical disability care for 63 of the 72 agencies covering Ryde, or 88%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for physical disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, in line with the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For physical disability care, the top rated agencies are Milford Del Support Agency, Maximus Support Services Ltd and Right at Home Isle of Wight. 15 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Ryde centre: 4 offices. 21 still await a first CQC rating.
Share registered for physical disability care: 88% here, 88% across Isle of Wight.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Physical disability care: what it means
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Questions worth asking about physical disability care
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care in Isle of Wight as a whole.
Nearby towns: physical disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde | – | 63 | 37 |
| Sandown | 4.8 mi | 25 | 18 |
| Gosport | 5.6 mi | 103 | 50 |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 5.6 mi | 104 | 51 |
| Newport | 6.2 mi | 24 | 18 |
| Shanklin | 6.4 mi | 22 | 16 |
| Portsmouth | 6.9 mi | 108 | 57 |
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What families want to know about physical disability care in Ryde
Which agencies in Ryde provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 63 of the 72 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ryde list physical disability care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Milford Del Support Agency, Maximus Support Services Ltd and Right at Home Isle of Wight.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ryde?
37 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 42 with a rating (7 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 5. Not yet rated: 21. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Ryde?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Isle of Wight council fund home care?
It may. Isle of Wight council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Isle of Wight council.
How do I choose between agencies in Ryde?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 15 of 63 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 27 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more physical disability care in towns near Ryde?
In Ryde there are 63, 37 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Sandown (4.8 miles): 25, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Gosport (5.6 miles): 103, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Lee-on-the-Solent (5.6 miles): 104, 51 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: physical disability care around Ryde
- Physical disability care in Sandown 4.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Gosport 5.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Lee-on-the-Solent 5.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Newport 6.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Shanklin 6.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Portsmouth 6.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Fareham 9.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Ventnor 9.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.