Care Homes in Cowes
Cowes has 6 CQC registered care homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. 4 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Cowes at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Cowes, to help you judge the options below.
- Isle of Wight Council pays, residential care: £967 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across Isle of Wight: 91%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- People aged 75 and over: 23,100. Rising to 27,000 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 309 beds.
- Who pays, across Isle of Wight (estimate): 46% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,800. Rising to 9,100 by 2035, up 57%
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Arranging a care home place in Cowes and paying for it
There is a sequence to this, and skipping to the end rarely saves time. The money question has two halves: what a home charges, and what anybody else is going to contribute towards it. Neither half can be answered until an assessment has been carried out, which is why the paperwork comes before the viewings.
The care needs assessment
A care needs assessment is the written record of what someone can manage alone and where they need help. You can request one for yourself or for a relative who consents, and there is no charge whatever the household income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and how safe the current arrangement really is, then produces a support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it before discussing a place.
How the council helps
Assessments and funded placements in Cowes are handled by the Isle of Wight Council Adult Social Care team, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish what the household contributes. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at the outset. Where health needs rather than social care needs dominate, NHS continuing healthcare may be assessed instead. A deferred payment arrangement can sometimes be used where a property has not yet been sold.
What a place is likely to cost
Weekly fees differ by home, by room and by how much support a person needs, so treat any figure quoted on a first telephone call as provisional. Ask each home for a written breakdown showing what the fee includes and what is charged on top, and check how often fees are reviewed. Where the council is contributing, confirm whether the home accepts the rate offered or expects a contribution from a third party.
Choosing between the homes in Cowes and what to look for
Identical ratings are a mixed blessing, reassuring at a glance and no help at all for sorting.
Reading past the rating
Kynance Residential Home, Cherry Blossom Care Home, Hazelwood House, The Moorings Care Home, Powys House Residential Home and Old Charlton House Residential Home are all rated Good. Open each report and read the sections individually rather than resting on the overall judgement, because a home can be rated Good while being noticeably stronger on care than on leadership, or the other way about. Note how recently each inspection took place, since a report from some years back describes the home as it was at that time rather than as it is now.
What to look for when you visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and notice whether residents are occupied or simply sitting. Ask how many carers are on duty overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and how many permanent staff have left over the past year. Look at the food, the laundry arrangements and whether people can get outside without having to ask twice. Watch how staff speak to the people already living there, because that single observation reveals more than any brochure.
6 care homes in Cowes
- Cherry Blossom Care Home · 252-257 Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Island Care Limited
Cherry Blossom Care Home is a residential care home in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, residents with mental health needs, residents with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - Old Charlton House Residential Home · 69 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kensington Health Care Limited
Old Charlton House Residential Home is in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and we care for older people, including many living with dementia. Everyone who moves in arrives with a whole life behind them and fully intends to go on having one. So...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Powys House Residential Home · 121 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Harrison Care Enterprises Limited
Powys House Residential Home is a care home in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people managing a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care - Hazelwood House · 22 Newbarn Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at Hazelwood House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in East Cowes on the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our home provides specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autism, alongside...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - The Moorings Care Home · Egypt Hill, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8BP
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Pebblestones Limited
The Moorings Care Home is in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for those needing care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Kynance Residential Home · Mentfade Limited, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mentfade Limited
We at Kynance Residential Home are proud to offer a warm, welcoming home in the coastal town of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, where older people receive compassionate residential care tailored to their individual needs. Our setting...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
What care costs in Isle of Wight, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £967 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,110 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Moorings Care Home, 28 July 2026, Inadequate
- Kynance Residential Home, 23 June 2026, Requires improvement
- Powys House Residential Home, 13 March 2020, Good
Longest since a report
- Old Charlton House Residential Home, 21 May 2019, Good
- Cherry Blossom Care Home, 2 July 2019, Good
- Hazelwood House, 22 August 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Cowes
How many care homes are there in Cowes?
Cowes has 6 CQC registered care homes: 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Cowes?
Isle of Wight Council pays an average of £967 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Cowes were inspected most recently?
The Moorings Care Home (28 July 2026), Kynance Residential Home (23 June 2026) and Powys House Residential Home (13 March 2020) have the most recent CQC reports.