Care home
Portland Lodge
Care home in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Portland Lodge
Care home in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Operated by Isle of Wight Homecare
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.
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About
Portland Lodge is a 19-bed care home in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, providing residential care and support to help people live as independently as possible. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2021 report).
The home offers personalised assessments to understand each resident's individual care and support needs, helping them remain active within their community and maintain important connections with family and friends.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 May 2021 · Last inspected 13 April 2021
Inspectors found that people living at this home, which supports up to 19 people including some living with dementia or a mental health need, said they were happy and felt supported to live as they wished. Staff were seen to be kind and compassionate, respected people's choice, privacy and dignity, and encouraged independence. The report describes staff as safe, well trained and supported, with safe medicines handling, sufficient staffing, and a registered manager seen as supportive and approachable.
- People said they were happy and felt safe, and staff were observed treating them with kindness and compassion.
- Choice, control and independence were encouraged, with least restrictive practice and decisions made in people's best interests.
- External health and social care professionals praised the care, support and leadership, and worked well with the home to deliver effective care.
- Medicines were managed safely, risk assessments were in place, and infection prevention and control measures were followed.
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
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 250 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
88 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 |
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Local health safety net
Portland Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shanklin
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…
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…
Carers Isle of Wight
To relieve the stresses experienced by carers, over the age of 18 by: providing a contact point for help for carers over the age of 18; identifying carers who struggle to cope in their caring…
Part of Isle of Wight Homecare
Portland Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Isle of Wight Homecare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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