Highfield House
CQC Outstanding
Highfield House is a 20-bed care home in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
DementiaResidential
Dementia care homes in Sandown
There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Sandown on AskBart. The largest is Highfield House, with 20 beds. The most recent inspection was at Highfield House in January 2021.
Key facts: Sandown
| Dementia care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Isle of Wight usual weekly rate (2025) | £967 |
| Largest | Highfield House (20 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Highfield House (January 2021) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Sandown
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 Sandown on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in Sandown
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
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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 Sandown
Residential care homes
2 in SandownDementia care homes
2 in SandownCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Sandown?
AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Sandown, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Sandown rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Sandown?
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.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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