Orchard House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Isle of Wight, Orchard House stands as a beacon of superior care provided by Barchester. This care home is dedicated to…
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Dementia care homes in East Cowes
There is 1 dementia care home in and around East Cowes on AskBart. The largest is Orchard House Care Home, with 60 beds.
Key facts: East Cowes
| Dementia care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Isle of Wight usual weekly rate (2025) | £967 |
| Largest | Orchard House Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in East Cowes
High Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 24% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Isle of Wight data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Isle of Wight data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Isle of Wight data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in East Cowes on the map
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Care homes (1)
0 in East Cowes, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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What care costs in East Cowes
Dementia (avg)
£1,300/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,300/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Isle of Wight
The average house price in Isle of Wight is £240,998, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £240,998
- Detached
- £383,425
- Semi-detached
- £269,104
- Terraced
- £206,436
- Flats & maisonettes
- £134,013
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in East Cowes
Nursing homes
1 in East CowesDementia care homes
1 in East CowesRespite care
1 in East CowesFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
East Cowes is near 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 4 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the English Channel, Gurnard Luck, Southampton Water and The Solent. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in East Cowes?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around East Cowes, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in East Cowes rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in East Cowes cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in East Cowes?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in East Cowes?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in East Cowes:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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