Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miFees on request
Nursing homes in Freshwater
2 homes
There are 2 nursing homes in and around Freshwater on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Isle of Wight usually pays £967. The largest is Inglefield Care Home, with 49 beds. The most recent inspection was at Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in October 2019.
- care homes
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,200/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Isle of Wight council pays
- £967/wk
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Care homes in Freshwater (2)
1 in Freshwater, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
from £1200/wk
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Freshwater in numbers
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
| Nursing homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,200 |
| Isle of Wight usual weekly rate (2025) | £967 |
| Largest | Inglefield Care Home (49 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home (October 2019) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Isle of Wight (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £240,998 |
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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 November 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)
Freshwater: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+57.5%
Projected change in Isle of Wight, 2025 to 2035 (5,782 to 9,106). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.3%
Projected change in Isle of Wight, 2025 to 2035 (43,903 to 52,829). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Kemkay Chemist (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–6 out of 10
Where the 5 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Freshwater
- Oakhaven Hospice · 4.2 milesCQC Good (report published December 2025). CQC page
- Mountbatten IW · 10.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Freshwater
- Care homes near Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent treatment centre · 5.8 miles
- Care homes near St Mary's Hospital, Newport · A&E · 10 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Freshwater
How many nursing homes are there in Freshwater?
AskBart lists 2 nursing homes in and around Freshwater, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Freshwater rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Freshwater cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,200 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Freshwater?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Freshwater?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Freshwater:
Near Freshwater
- Nursing homes in Totland Bay 2
- Nursing homes in Totland 2
- Nursing homes in Lymington 2
- Nursing homes in New Milton 4
- Nursing homes in Brockenhurst 2
- Nursing homes in Newport 2
- Care homes in Bembridge 1
- Care homes in Cowes 3
- Care homes in East Cowes 1
- Care homes in Newport 6
- Care homes in Ryde 12
- Care homes in Sandown 6
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is A Nursing Home? The Ultimate Guide For 2025
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC): Eligibility and Rates In 2025!
More in our nursing care guides.
Header photo: Linda Hartley from London, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons