Downside House
Residential care home · Ventnor
3-4 St Boniface Terrace, St Boniface Road, Ventnor, PO38 1PJ
Run by Downside House Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01983 854525
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Downside House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123395077
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Downside House
Residential care for older people and those living with dementia is provided at Downside House, a renovated Victorian town house in Ventnor. The home supports up to 21 residents with 24-hour care, en-suite facilities, ramp access and a passenger lift. Landscaped gardens, a south-facing roof terrace and communal lounges add space for daily life.
Residents’ rights, choice, privacy and dignity guide the home’s care philosophy. Respite care is available when room space allows, and day care may also be considered. Residents can receive support with personal routines while retaining as much independence and private time as possible. The setting combines 24-hour care for up to 21 residents with a homely environment.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ventnor
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PenshurstVentnor | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Byrnhill Grove Registered Care HomeVentnor | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Plean DeneShanklin | 2.1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Tile HouseShanklin | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highfield HouseShanklin | 2.1 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential care for up to 21 people
- Victorian town house setting
- Sea and Downs views
Ask about
- Respite care is subject to room availability.
Suits: Older people or people with dementia needing residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
3-4 St Boniface Terrace, St Boniface Road, Ventnor, PO38 1PJ
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite or day care?
Yes. They offer respite care when room space is available and will also consider day care.
How many residents can they care for?
They can provide care for up to 21 residents with old age or dementia.
Do they consider NHS or council-funded residents?
Yes. They will consider residents funded by the CCG, NHS and IOWCC.
Do they charge for taking residents to appointments?
Yes. They publish a fee for staff taking a resident to a hospital, dental or doctor's appointment.