Old Charlton House Residential Home
69 Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DW
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 21 May 2019
Last inspected 12 April 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 21 May 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit
58.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
East Cowes Medical Centre
1.3 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy
0.8 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.7 mi
2 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Isle of Wight (2025–26)
£967
per week, residential
£1,110
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
26.2% of people in Isle of Wight are aged 65 or over
45.6
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.