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Care homes offering respite care in Wootton Bridge

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There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Wootton Bridge on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Isle of Wight usually pays £967. The largest is Solent Grange Care Home, with 55 beds.

care home
1
typical residential fee
£1,200/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Isle of Wight council pays
£967/wk

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Wootton Bridge

Care homes in Wootton Bridge (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Wootton Bridge in numbers

The average residential care home in Wootton Bridge 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 offering respite care listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,200
Isle of Wight usual weekly rate (2025)£967
LargestSolent Grange Care Home (55 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Isle of Wight (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£240,998
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Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Wootton Bridge£1,200/wk
  • Nursing, Wootton Bridge£1,200/wk
  • Dementia, Wootton Bridge£1,200/wk
  • Isle of Wight average£1,209/wk
  • UK average£1,716/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. 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 Wootton Bridge

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
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.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 83% 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

8 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1
  • Anti-social behaviour1
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 September 2026.

Community & connection in Wootton Bridge

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

Charity

Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight

Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171437)
Charity

Age Concern Isle of Wight

With a focus on people in later life, Age Concern Isle of Wight provides information, advice and practical support to promote wellbeing, resilience and independence so that people can live in our…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118711)
Charity

Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)

Information to Elderly & Carers

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (211876)
Charity

Age Concern - Shanklin Group

A day centre, offering social activities, bingo, social afternoons with speakers on topics of interest. We provide tea, coffee etc to members. Opening 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday, and also…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (274171)
Charity

The Portsmouth Stroke Club

A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1046741)
Charity

Age UK Portsmouth

AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059945)

Wootton Bridge: 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
0
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
94.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 73% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.8 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
4–7 out of 10
Where the 3 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Wootton Bridge

  • Mountbatten IW · 3.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2017). CQC page
  • The Rowans Hospice · 11.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published May 2025). CQC page
  • Mountbatten Hampshire · 14 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Wootton Bridge

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Wootton Bridge a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Wootton Bridge

Wootton Bridge suits people looking for a settled, retirement-focused area with good green space and local amenities. The population has a notably high share of residents aged 65 and over (30.2%, against a national average of 18.6%), which means care services and age-friendly infrastructure are established here. It's a reasonable choice if you value parks, social outlets and a community where later-life living is the norm — though you'll want to check care-home fees and your family's proximity to the area first.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Your GP and pharmacy access will depend on which part of Wootton Bridge you're in; confirm current surgeries and opening hours with your GP finder or local commissioning group.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 stood at 235 offences; violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were the most common types — in line with a busy South East town.
  • Family & connection: With 30.2% of the population aged 65 and over, many residents have adult children and extended family locally; weigh carefully how close your own support network is.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in South East England are typically above the national average; request current fee schedules from local providers to understand your budget.
  • Transport: Wootton Bridge has road access and is in South East England; confirm current bus and rail links to nearby centres and services — accessibility will depend on the specific home and your mobility.
  • Housing options: Several care homes operate in the area; visit and speak to local independent advisors to understand choice, capacity and suitability for your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The area has 34 parks and 8 allotments, plus 51 restaurants and cafes and 17 pubs and bars, offering a range of social and outdoor pursuits.
  • Community: With a high concentration of older residents, social groups and memory cafés are likely to be available; ask prospective care homes about local clubs and support networks.
  • Climate: South East England experiences a temperate UK climate — mild winters and moderate summers — though specific local weather will vary within the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded crime includes violent crime and anti-social behaviour; check the specific neighbourhood you're considering and ask care-home staff about their safeguarding practices.
  • South East fees: Care-home fees here are typically above the national average; if cost is a major factor, explore schemes carefully and consider whether alternative areas might offer better value.
  • Confirm provision: Care-home supply and quality vary locally; don't assume availability without direct contact to current providers and your social services team.

Questions about care homes in Wootton Bridge

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Wootton Bridge?

AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Wootton Bridge, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Wootton Bridge rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Wootton Bridge?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Near Wootton Bridge

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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