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Westminster House

Westminster Lane, Newport, PO30 5DP

Residential care home · 10 beds · Isle of Wight Council

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,500
CQC rating
Good
July 2019
Beds
10
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 Newport
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 Westminster House

Westminster House is a residential care home in Newport, in the Isle of Wight council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for older people and people with a learning disability or autism. 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 July 2019, the CQC rated Westminster House 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.

Westminster House 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 Westminster House include Newport Residential Care Limited, Cornelia Manor RCH and Vecta House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2019)
Council area
Isle of Wight
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
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.
Westminster House was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong COVID-19 infection control and safe visiting arrangements.

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

Westminster House 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 Westminster House

How much does Westminster House cost?

Westminster House 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 Westminster House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Westminster House Good in July 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Westminster House provide nursing care?

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

Does Westminster House offer dementia care?

Westminster House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Isle of Wight listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Westminster House have?

Westminster House is registered for up to 10 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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Newport

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
Cornelia Manor RCH, Newport

Cornelia Manor RCH

Newport, PO30 · 1.3 km · 34 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaHillview Care
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
Vecta House, Newport

Vecta House

Newport, PO30 · 2.0 km · 54 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester 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

See all 4 care homes run by Isle of Wight Council