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Care homes in Freshwater

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There are 7 care homes in and around Freshwater on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Isle of Wight usually pays £967. The largest is Inglefield Care Home, with 49 beds.

care homes
7
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
86%
typical residential fee
£1,200/wkbelow the UK average of £1,704
what Isle of Wight council pays
£967/wk

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Freshwater

Care homes in Freshwater (7)

★ With family reviews

1 in Freshwater, 6 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Eden HouseGood · Nov 2018On request2010.9 mi—1.0 mi
Inglefield Care HomeGood£1,2004910.8 mi—0.8 mi
Inglefield Nursing & Residential HomeGood · Feb 2026On request4910.7 mi—0.8 mi
Kinloch Tay Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2018On request2110.6 mi—0.7 mi
Little HayesRequires improvement · Feb 2026On request3410.8 mi—0.9 mi
The GouldingsGood · Sept 2021On request2410.0 mi—0.1 mi
Westview HouseGood · Aug 2019On request3810.7 mi—0.7 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Freshwater in numbers

86% of Freshwater’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Freshwater costs about £1,200/week, while Isle of Wight’s published usual rate is around £967/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £233/week (about £12,116/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Isle of Wight council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 7 (86%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,200
Isle of Wight usual weekly rate (2025)£967
LargestInglefield Care Home (49 beds)
Most recently inspectedThe Gouldings (August 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 3 · Respite 2
Average house price, Isle of Wight (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£240,998
Good6
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Freshwater£1,200/wk
  • Nursing, Freshwater£1,200/wk
  • Dementia, Freshwater£1,200/wk
  • Isle of Wight average£1,209/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • Isle of Wight usual rate£967/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Isle of Wight. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Isle of Wight's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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.

Living in Freshwater

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 57% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

39 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime17
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order4
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Freshwater

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern (Spelthorne)

Provision of services to the elderly of the Borough of Spelthorne

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (251043)
Charity

New Forest Care Homes Ltd

Our principal activity is the 24 hour provision of residential accommodation and individual care to 37 elderly people, who need varying levels of support to assist them in their day to day…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1156022)

Questions about care homes in Freshwater

How many care homes are there in Freshwater?

There are 7 care homes listed in and around Freshwater on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Freshwater cost?

Care homes in Freshwater range from around £1,200 per week, with averages of £1,200 for residential, £1,200 for dementia, £1,200 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Freshwater compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Freshwater is about £1,200 per week — below the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Freshwater are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

6 of the 7 care homes in and around Freshwater are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Freshwater?

Homes in and around Freshwater offer dementia (3), residential (3), nursing (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Freshwater?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Freshwater:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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