The Moorings Care Home
The Moorings Care Home is a residential care home in Cowes, Isle of Wight (PO31 8BP). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.
About The Moorings Care Home
The Moorings Care Home is in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. Being on the Island shapes things in useful ways. Many of the people living here have known Cowes all their lives, family and friends are usually close by, and the community keeps coming through the door. Visitors are welcome at whatever hour works for them rather than whatever suits our rota. Because the people living here have genuinely different needs, we plan care one person at a time. What settles somebody with dementia is not what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition, and one routine stretched across everybody suits nobody in particular. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than trying to smooth it over. Relatives often know precisely what helps and we want to be told at the beginning. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at The Moorings Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 July 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Moorings Care Home
Where is The Moorings Care Home located?
The Moorings Care Home is a residential care home in Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8BP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Moorings Care Home provide?
The Moorings Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Moorings Care Home's CQC rating?
The Moorings Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 28 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Moorings Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Moorings Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Moorings Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Moorings Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Moorings Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Moorings Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Moorings Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Moorings Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. The Moorings Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
The Moorings Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Moorings Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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