Westminster House
Westminster Lane, Newport, PO30 5DP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 30 July 2019
Last inspected 7 February 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 17 Feb 2022
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
3 rated inspections on record · First rated January 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
The Dower House Surgery
0.5 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy
0.3 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
4 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.