The Gouldings
St. Andrews Way, Freshwater, PO40 9NH
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 September 2021
Last inspected 10 August 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Sept 2021
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 improved from Requires improvement
4 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Hythe Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Brookside Health Centre
0.4 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Kemkay Pharmacy
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
3 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.
Provider
Isle of Wight Council
17
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.