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The Gouldings

St. Andrews Way, Freshwater, PO40 9NH

Residential care home · 24 beds · Isle of Wight Council

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,500
CQC rating
Good
September 2021
Beds
24
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Isle of Wight
£1,500a week

About £78,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,060a week

The typical live-in carer near Isle of Wight, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Freshwater
84 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Isle of Wight

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About The Gouldings

The Gouldings is a residential care home in Freshwater, in the Isle of Wight council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Isle of Wight Council, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published September 2021, the CQC rated The Gouldings Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Gouldings has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Isle of Wight with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 61 registered care homes in Isle of Wight. The nearest to The Gouldings include Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home, Westview House and Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (September 2021)
Council area
Isle of Wight
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found kind and effective care, but safety still Requires Improvement.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

The Gouldings has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Isle of Wight typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,060 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.

Common questions about The Gouldings

How much does The Gouldings cost?

The Gouldings has not published its fees. Care homes in Isle of Wight typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Gouldings?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Gouldings Good in September 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Gouldings provide nursing care?

No. The Gouldings is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Gouldings offer dementia care?

Yes. The Gouldings is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Gouldings have?

The Gouldings is registered for up to 24 residents.

Care at home

84 live-in carers within about two hours of Isle of Wight

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,010 to £1,230 a week. 68 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
Emily B., about Prisca S.
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
Roderick N., about Jaison M.
See live-in carers near Isle of WightProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home, Totland Bay

Kinloch Tay Residential Care Home

Totland Bay, PO39 · 1.0 km · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMrs M Fuller
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,060 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Freshwater

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

84 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Isle of Wight
Live-in, a week
typically £1,060
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Westview House, Totland Bay

Westview House

Totland Bay, PO39 · 1.2 km · 38 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaIsland Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,060 a week
Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home, Totland Bay

Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home

Totland Bay, PO39 · 1.2 km · 49 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBuckland
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,060 a week

See all 4 care homes run by Isle of Wight Council