Care Homes in PO33
The PO33 postcode district has 23 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 657 beds, falling under Isle of Wight council. 19 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in PO33
PO33 covers the eastern part of the Isle of Wight, centred on Ryde — the island's largest town and main ferry port. There are 23 CQC-registered homes with 657 beds, representing a significant concentration of residential and nursing care for a coastal island market. Quality is solid with 19 Good-rated homes; two homes are currently rated Requires Improvement and two have yet to receive their first full CQC inspection. The largest provider is Solent Grange Nursing Home at 89 beds. The island setting is important for care planning: the Isle of Wight Council handles adult social care funding independently from mainland Hampshire, typically with lower personal budget rates but also generally shorter waiting times for assessment. Hospital admissions go to St Mary's Hospital in Newport, which is relevant for families planning discharge-to-care pathways. The ferry crossing from Portsmouth Harbour (to Ryde Pier Head) means families travelling from the mainland should factor in travel time — most crossings take 20–25 minutes by Wightlink fast craft. This geographic isolation is worth factoring into decisions if regular family visits are essential, or if a resident may need frequent hospital trips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO33 postcode area?
There are 23 CQC-registered care homes in PO33, offering a combined 657 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO33 have?
Of the 23 care homes in PO33: 0 are rated Outstanding; 19 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PO33?
Solent Grange Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in PO33, holding a CQC rating of Good with 89 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO33 postcode?
The PO33 postcode area falls under Isle of Wight. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PO33?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Isle of Wight's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data