Victoria House

22 Nelson Place, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2ET

01983614515

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 December 2021

Provider

Victoria House (IOW) Limited

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 9 are lower.

17 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2016
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
GoodMar 2019
GoodJan 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Victoria House (IOW) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Victoria House

Victoria House is a residential care home on the Isle of Wight, providing personal care to older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Victoria House is a residential care home providing personal care to 20 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 22 residents. The home offers single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, communal areas, and access to an enclosed garden.

Residents reported feeling happy and safe at the home, describing staff as caring and kind. Family members confirmed this positive experience. Staff were observed treating people with compassion while supporting residents to maintain their independence, dignity, and privacy.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO33 2ET

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 12 January 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 December 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Victoria House'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 Victoria House, 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 Victoria House, 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 Victoria House'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