Home care in Isle of Wight
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Isle of Wight, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Isle of Wight at a glance
Of the 140,800 people who live in Isle of Wight, about 43,600 (31.0%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 5,840 Isle of Wight residents are aged 85 or over. Most of Isle of Wight is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 371 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Isle of Wight
- Live-in care in Isle of Wight: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Isle of Wight: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Isle of Wight: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Isle of Wight: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Isle of Wight: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Isle of Wight: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Isle of Wight: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Isle of Wight
Adult social care in Isle of Wight is run by Isle of Wight Council. Ask Isle of Wight Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Isle of Wight include St Marys Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Isle of Wight
Tell us what is needed
Where in Isle of Wight, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Isle of Wight to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Isle of Wight
LCH Care matches families across Isle of Wight, including these 14 towns, villages and districts:
- Appley
- Bembridge
- Brading
- Cowes
- East Cowes
- Freshwater
- Freshwater and Totland
- Newport
- Ryde
- Sandown
- Shanklin
- Ventnor
- Wootton
- Yarmouth
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Isle of Wight include PO30, PO31, PO32, PO33, PO34, PO35, PO36, PO37, PO38, PO39, PO40 and PO41.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Isle of Wight?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Isle of Wight, including Newport, Ryde, Cowes and Sandown, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Isle of Wight?
Wherever you live in Isle of Wight, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Isle of Wight?
Ask Isle of Wight Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves St Marys Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Isle of Wight?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Isle of Wight?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Isle of Wight
Tell us what is needed in Isle of Wight, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.