Home care · Isle of Wight
Supported living in Shanklin
Of the 24 home care agencies covering Shanklin, 4 offer supported living. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. CQC's latest rating here went to Empathy Care (IOW): Good, on 22 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
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Citation: "Supported living in Shanklin", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 24
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Elderly care · 22
- Physical disability care · 22
- Dementia care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Children's care · 5
- Supported living · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call on Me Ltd | Aug 2025 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Empathy Care (IOW) | Oct 2026 | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Emerald Agency | Jul 2026 | 6.8 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Alpha Quality Care Newport | Jan 2023 | 6.9 miles | 9 |
This table lists each agency covering Shanklin registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Shanklin centre.
Supported living in Shanklin: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 4 of the 24 agencies covering Shanklin, or 17%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 14 points above the 86% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Call on Me Ltd, Empathy Care (IOW) and Emerald Agency. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from January 2023; 3 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Shanklin centre: 1 office.
Isle of Wight as a whole has 5 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 17% of registrations here and 13% 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.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin | – | 4 | 4 |
| Sandown | 1.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Ryde | 6.4 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Newport | 7.0 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 11.9 mi | 26 | 13 |
| Gosport | 12.0 mi | 26 | 13 |
| Portsmouth | 13.0 mi | 23 | 11 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Shanklin
Which agencies in Shanklin provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 24 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shanklin list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Call on Me Ltd, Empathy Care (IOW) and Emerald Agency.
Are home care agencies in Shanklin well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated.
How much does home care cost in Shanklin?
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.
Will I get help from Isle of Wight council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Shanklin?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 4 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 1 has older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Shanklin for supported living?
Counting supported living: Shanklin 4 (4 Good or Outstanding); Sandown (1.8 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ventnor (2.8 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Ryde (6.4 miles): 15, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Shanklin
- Supported living in Sandown 1.8 mi
- Supported living in Ventnor 2.8 mi
- Supported living in Ryde 6.4 mi
- Supported living in Newport 7.0 mi
- Supported living in Lee-on-the-Solent 11.9 mi
- Supported living in Gosport 12.0 mi
- Supported living in Portsmouth 13.0 mi
- Supported living in Fareham 15.3 mi
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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.