Downside House
Care home in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
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- 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.
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About
Downside House is a 21-bed residential care home located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. It provides 24-hour care with qualified staff.
The home occupies a converted Victorian town house in central Ventnor, on the south-east coast of the Island. It offers residential care in a setting designed to support choice, privacy and dignity for its residents.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 200 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
60 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Isle of Wight council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £967 |
What Isle of Wight council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Downside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ventnor
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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