Penshurst

24 Spring Hill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1PF

01983853184

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 April 2023

Provider

Mrs Eveline Anne Basile

Beds

3 beds

About Penshurst

Penshurst is a residential care home on the Isle of Wight, providing support for people with learning disabilities. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates 3 people with learning disabilities in a large house where each resident has their own bedroom and access to shared communal areas for socialising. At the time of inspection, all 3 registered places were occupied. The service is designed to provide personal care and support that enables residents to maintain respect, dignity, and independence while fostering connections with their local community.

The home offers choice in how residents use communal spaces and organises daily life.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 May 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO38 1PF

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 11 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 2 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Penshurst's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Penshurst, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Penshurst, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Penshurst's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees