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Westview HouseIsle of Wight

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Rated:GoodResidential

Westview House

Ward Road, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0BD

01983753813

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 August 2019

Provider

Island Healthcare Limited

Beds

38 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 11 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 1 is lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Island Healthcare Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 5 Good.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Westview House

Westview House is a residential care home on the Isle of Wight, providing accommodation and support for people living with cognitive impairment and complex needs. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Westview House provides accommodation for up to 38 people living with cognitive impairment and complex needs. At the time of inspection, 28 people were resident at the home. The service also offers home care to people in the community, though no one was receiving this service during the inspection visit.

People living at the home and their relatives reported being satisfied with the care provided. Staff were observed to be kind and compassionate, treating residents with respect. Risks to people were assessed and minimised, with appropriate safeguards in place to protect them from abuse.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 August 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Garden

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.

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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; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO39 0BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 28 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 August 2019.

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

Read Westview 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 Westview House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Westview House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Westview 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