Care home
The Gouldings
Care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
The Gouldings
Care home in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Operated by Isle of Wight Council
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
The Gouldings is a 24-bed care home located in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent inspection published in 2021. It was assessed as Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and as Requiring Improvement for safety.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
39 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
The Gouldings is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 10 miles away. The local GP practice is WIGHT PRIMARY PARTNERSHIPS LTD, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Freshwater
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Spelthorne)
Provision of services to the elderly of the Borough of Spelthorne
New Forest Care Homes Ltd
Our principal activity is the 24 hour provision of residential accommodation and individual care to 37 elderly people, who need varying levels of support to assist them in their day to day…
Part of Isle of Wight Council
The Gouldings is one of 3 homes run by Isle of Wight Council 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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