Old Charlton House Residential Home
Care home in Cowes, Isle of Wight
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Old Charlton House Residential Home is a privately owned residential care home in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The home has 32 registered beds and occupies an elegant character house on an elevated site, with views over the Solent and a short walk from the seafront. Staff aim to get to know each resident's individual needs and tailor care to help them settle in, with an emphasis on safety, privacy, independence and freedom of choice. Residents, along with their visiting friends and families, have access to a personalised environment and facilities.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The home's values, which include dignity, respect and confidentiality, are said to guide all aspects of its care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 May 2019 · Last inspected 12 April 2019
Inspectors rated this residential home good in all areas after a planned visit in April 2019. Staff were described as knowledgeable and kind, with care tailored to each person and support aimed at a happy, fulfilled daily life. Risks were managed, medicines and infection control were handled well, staffing levels and recruitment were judged adequate, and people's choices and rights were respected.
- Care is personalised, and people are involved in developing their own care plans
- Staff are described as knowledgeable and caring
- Individual and environmental risks are managed, with people protected from avoidable harm
- People have confidence in the registered manager and know how to raise concerns
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
68 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Old Charlton House Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cowes
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Carers Isle of Wight
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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…
Lee Icango
To provide community transport in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals, groups and families who have need of such facilities by reason of…
Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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