Buckland Care
Blackwater Mill Care Home
Residential care home in Newport, Isle of Wight
Operated by Buckland Care
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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
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About
Blackwater Mill Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home operated by Buckland Care in Newport on the Isle of Wight. It provides residential, respite and dementia care.
The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission. It is rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Isle of Wight council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Blackwater Mill Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE, 1.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern - Shanklin Group
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Frequently asked questions
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How does the CQC evaluate Blackwater Mill?
What kinds of senior care does Blackwater Mill provide?
What is the bed capacity at Blackwater Mill?
Who is the proprietor of Blackwater Mill?
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
How much does care at Blackwater Mill cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01983 217839.
Part of Buckland Care
Blackwater Mill Care Home is one of 11 homes run by Buckland Care 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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