The Gouldings

The Gouldings is a residential care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight (PO40 9NH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Gouldings

The Gouldings is a residential care home in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. We support older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life, including residents living with dementia and residents with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays for shorter periods. Residents here have different histories, different routines and very different ideas of a good day, so we plan support one person at a time rather than running the house on a single timetable. We ask when someone likes to wake, what they want to eat, how much help they want and where they prefer to spend the afternoon. Help with personal care, meals and medication is given quietly and with respect for privacy. Dementia care shapes much of our work. Knowing a person's history, the people and places that matter to them and the rhythms that suit them is what allows us to reassure rather than argue when someone is unsettled. For residents with physical disabilities we pay close attention to mobility, to moving safely about the building and to the arrangements that let someone do more without help. Families are welcome whenever they wish to visit and we would far rather hear a concern while it is small. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we hold ourselves to it in the ordinary details of every day.

Care provided at The Gouldings

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Gouldings

Where is The Gouldings located?

The Gouldings is a residential care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9NH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Gouldings provide?

The Gouldings is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Gouldings's CQC rating?

The Gouldings is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 September 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Gouldings provide dementia care?

Yes. The Gouldings supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Gouldings offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Gouldings offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Gouldings

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Gouldings is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Gouldings is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Gouldings offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Gouldings supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

The Gouldings has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Gouldings. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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