
The Old Charlton has a most relaxed and homely atmosphere.M P(Cousin of Resident/Service User)

calm, patient and respectful. I have nothing but praise for the whole team - from management down.J R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Extremely friendly, welcoming home with a strong focus on dignity, nurturing friendshipsMatthew S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The Old Charlton has a most relaxed and homely atmosphere.M P(Cousin of Resident/Service User)

calm, patient and respectful. I have nothing but praise for the whole team - from management down.J R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Extremely friendly, welcoming home with a strong focus on dignity, nurturing friendshipsMatthew S(Son of Resident/Service User)

Old Charlton House residential home located in Cowes provides high-quality residential care to older people, on the Isle of Wight.
The characterful period style house has been specially adapted to meet the care needs of residents. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide individualised personal and social care when and where needed.
The director and staff recognise the right of the individual to be treated with respect and dignity,...
Old Charlton House residential home located in Cowes provides high-quality residential care to older people, on the Isle of Wight.
The characterful period style house has been specially adapted to meet the care needs of residents. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide individualised personal and social care when and where needed.
The director and staff recognise the right of the individual to be treated with respect and dignity, with the nurturing of independence central to the creation of care packages.
The chef prepares a wide range of delicious and nutritionally balanced meals each day for residents to enjoy. Special dietary requirements are taken into account when required.
This warm and friendly home encourages residents to make it their own home for as long as possible, and personalise rooms to their own taste.
Care Provided by Old Charlton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Old Charlton House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Excluded from fee costs are hairdressing, dentist, opticians, toiletries, personal shopping.
Minimum 2 weeks respite.
These prices are based on single occupancy only.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Old Charlton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Owner
- Kensington Health Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Williams (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcomed every day and at all times as long as it suits the resident.
Parking
- There is an onsite car park, if it is full there is a road next to it that always has space.
Old Charlton House Reviews (43)
Old Charlton House has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Charlton House has 43 reviews.
All the staff were extremely kind, caring and professional over the care of mum. Nothing was too much trouble. They showed total respect all the time, at the same time, giving very personal and almost loving care. I would completely recommend this home.
All the staff were extremely kind, caring and professional over the care of mum. Nothing was too much trouble. They showed total respect all the time, at the same time, giving very personal and almost loving care. I would completely recommend this home.
The food looks lovely, especially the puddings. I recommend them to people who are in the same situation. The staff and management always make you feel welcome, whatever time of...
The food looks lovely, especially the puddings. I recommend them to people who are in the same situation. The staff and management always make you feel welcome, whatever time of day you visit.
She enjoys joining in the activities in the afternoon and is quite happy to listen to classical music in her room at the...
She enjoys joining in the activities in the afternoon and is quite happy to listen to classical music in her room at the time.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff.
The Old Charlton has a most relaxed and homely atmosphere.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (72) & Events (7)
- 20 Oct 2026
Residents have been enjoying some lovely trips to the locally owned cafe, Gurnard Press. They are very friendly and welcoming. Their drinks and cakes are amazing and everyone loves visiting....
- 29 Sep 2026
We held a very successful coffee morning raising funds for MacMillan. It was lovely to have so many families join us. We are very pleased to say that we raised...
- 29 Sep 2026
We held a very successful coffee morning raising funds for MacMillan. It was lovely to have so many families join us. We are very pleased to say that we raised...
- 05 Nov 2026Organiser: Old Charlton House
- 06 Nov 2026Organiser: Old Charlton House
- 11 Nov 2026Organiser: Old Charlton House
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