Care Homes in East Cowes
East Cowes has 3 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
East Cowes at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in East Cowes, to help you judge the options below.
- Isle of Wight Council pays, residential care: £967 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across Isle of Wight: 91%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- People aged 75 and over: 23,100. Rising to 27,000 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 309 beds.
- Who pays, across Isle of Wight (estimate): 46% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,800. Rising to 9,100 by 2035, up 57%
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Arranging and funding a care home place in East Cowes
The financial questions tend to cause the most anxiety, yet they follow a predictable order. Establish the need, then the means, and the choice of home becomes a far more manageable decision.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support may ask for an assessment, whatever their income or savings. A practitioner considers daily living, mobility, health and risk, then records in writing the support required. Assessments are carried out by Isle of Wight Council, which is also responsible for arranging funded support where a person qualifies. Families expecting to pay privately still benefit from the written outcome, as it sets out need independently.
Where help with fees applies
A financial assessment follows, taking account of capital, income and property. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly charge, and where registered nursing is required a separate NHS contribution can apply. An assessment may be looked at again should needs increase or capital reduce.
Understanding the weekly charge
Fees differ between homes and with the level of support given, so ask each provider for a written breakdown of what is included and what is billed separately. Chiropody, hairdressing and outings commonly sit outside the basic fee. Check how often charges are reviewed and what would prompt a rise.
Choosing a care home in East Cowes and what to look for
The three homes listed are Kynance Residential Home, Hazelwood House and Powys House Residential Home. All are registered for accommodation and personal care rather than nursing, which is worth weighing against how needs may develop.
Reading the reports rather than the rating
All three hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, meaning inspectors found each home meeting the standards expected of it. The distinguishing detail is in the reports: what was said about staffing, about how residents are supported when unwell, and about leadership. Check the inspection dates too, as homes change between visits.
Seeing a home for yourself
Visit more than once and at different hours, including a mealtime if you can. Notice whether residents look settled and occupied, how staff speak to those who need help, and how easily people move around. Ask about night staffing, how care plans are reviewed, and how families are kept informed. Ask too what happens if a resident's needs rise beyond what the home is registered to provide.
3 care homes in East Cowes
- Kynance Residential Home · East Cowes, Isle of Wight · CQC Requires improvement
- Hazelwood House · East Cowes, Isle of Wight · CQC Good
- Powys House Residential Home · East Cowes, Isle of Wight · CQC Good
What care costs in Isle of Wight, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £967 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,110 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Kynance Residential Home, 23 June 2026, Requires improvement
- Powys House Residential Home, 13 March 2020, Good
- Hazelwood House, 22 August 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Hazelwood House, 22 August 2019, Good
- Powys House Residential Home, 13 March 2020, Good
- Kynance Residential Home, 23 June 2026, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about care homes in East Cowes
How many care homes are there in East Cowes?
East Cowes has 3 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in East Cowes?
Isle of Wight Council pays an average of £967 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few Isle of Wight homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in East Cowes were inspected most recently?
Kynance Residential Home (23 June 2026), Powys House Residential Home (13 March 2020) and Hazelwood House (22 August 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.