Old Charlton House Residential Home
Residential care home · Cowes
69 Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DW
Run by Kensington Health Care Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds32
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01983 294453
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Old Charlton House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116005188
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Old Charlton House Residential Home
Residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, is offered at Old Charlton House Residential Home. The privately owned home occupies an elegant character house overlooking the Solent, with lounges, a dining room, patio and rear garden.
Residents have furnished bedrooms, including single and double rooms, with en-suite facilities and call bells available across the accommodation. Meals are prepared on site, and the home also offers social events and recreational activities. Care is shaped around privacy, choice, dignity and independence, with views across the Solent forming a notable feature of the setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Cowes
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings Care HomeCowes | 0.1 miles | Inadequate | 2.0 | |
| Cherry Tree Care HomeIsle of Wight | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cherry Blossom Care HomeCowes | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kynance Residential HomeEast Cowes | 1.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Powys House Residential HomeEast Cowes | 1.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Views across the Solent
- 26 single rooms and three double rooms
- Patio and rear garden
Suits: Older people seeking residential dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
69 Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DW
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Questions families ask
Does Old Charlton House offer single bedrooms?
Yes. It has 26 single rooms and three double rooms, with ensuite facilities and a call bell system.
Can residents bring personal belongings to their room?
Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring personal possessions so their fully furnished bedroom feels more like home.
Can the home accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes. Its chefs prepare varied menus using fresh and local produce where possible, and special dietary requirements and personal tastes can be catered for.
What activities are available at Old Charlton House?
The activity coordinator organises social and recreational events, with activities chosen by residents. Residents can also continue hobbies or learn new skills.
How much does Old Charlton House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Old Charlton House Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Isle of Wight council paid on average £904 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.