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Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

West Wing, Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8AZ
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They have made my life easier by helping to prepare meals,S M(Client / Service User)
Home Instead (Isle of Wight), Cowes
establish a very good, close relationshipDavid W(Son of Client/Service User)
Home Instead (Isle of Wight), Cowes
will go above and beyondS E(Client / Service User)
Home Instead (Isle of Wight), Cowes

Home Instead Isle of Wight is a family-owned local home care provider, which is part of the Home Instead network. Home Instead became the first care provider to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise for its innovative approach to care at home. They are also delighted to have been rated Outstanding by The Care Quality Commission in December 2021 and are currently one of few elderly domiciliary care providers to...  

Care Provided by Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £33.50 - £38.50

Home Instead base their fees on the service required, please call for further information.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Home Instead (Isle of Wight) for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Dee Oswald (Director)

Home Instead (Isle of Wight) Reviews (50)

9.9

Home Instead (Isle of Wight) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Instead (Isle of Wight) has 50 reviews.

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Review from Fiona G (Daughter of Client) published on 30 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead care for my 86 year old Mum, who is housebound, and we couldn't be more grateful. From the very beginning, they showed genuine professionalism and a real understanding of our needs. Everyone we've come into contact with, whether in the office or providing care, is kind, compassionate and highly skilled. Mum has formed wonderful relationships with her carers and speaks very fondly of them. I cannot recommend them highly enough - they are a very impressive team.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you Fiona for your very kind review. Our fabulous carers are at the forefront of everything we do and it is their compassion, kindness, dedication and committment to the clients they support that stands out and we are grateful to each and every one of them. We will ensure to pass your...  

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Review from M B (Power of Attorney of Client) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Very efficient and understanding of personal care and emotional needs. Very good at promoting a safe independence at home. The Team have identified likes and dislikes and encourage social activities.

Would recommend them

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your review, I will pass this onto the Team in the office and to the fabulous Care Professionals that support in the field. It is their dedication to the care and support of our clients that we couldn't do without. We are so lucky that every member of our team goes above and beyond...  

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Review from Colin B (Son of Client) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead provided excellent care for my mother. The staff were friendly and diligent, and ensured that my mother continued to have a happy independent life in her own home.

Whilst providing the essential care she needed, they took time to talk to her and she built up strong friendships and trust with the care givers. We cant thank them enough for the kindness and support they provided to my mother.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your kind words which I will certainly pass on to the Care Professionals that supported Mum, she was considered one of the family to everyone. We are so pleased that we managed to enable Mum to remain at home independently for as long as we did, she was a pleasure to support.

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Review from Nicola M (Daughter of Client) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead have been amazing - I can't rate them highly enough. My 88 year old Mum has dementia, lives alone and is housebound - I live in Glasgow so things aren't easy! At the start Chloe talked us through care options and Mum's needs, we agreed on 1 weekly visit to start off with to get mum used to carers coming in. Once it became clear that Mum needed daily support this was started once a day, but it was obvious within a couple of days that Mum needed 2 visits each day, Chloe did these visits herself until capacity was available from other carers. I love the reassurance of having the app and seeing what Mum is doing and how she is. She loves all the carers and is really happy with them visiting despite being reticent to start with. I feel very confident that Mum is being very well looked after. Recently we had an issue with medication, again Chloe was on this and sorted it out. Thank you so much to all the carers, you give excellent care to Mum, and give us all peace of mind.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your review and I can only say how proud and thankful we are to be surrounded by such an excellent team in the office and in the field that will always go above and beyond to ensure high quality, person-centred care is delivered to each and every one of our clients. Thank you again.

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Review from Ashley W (Son of Client) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead Isle of Wight have provided us with a stellar service when taking over from another care company. My Mother was receiving palliative care at home and the last care company were just muddling through whilst costing us an arm-and-a-leg. When Home Instead's care manager came to do the assessment she instantly recommended my Mother be transferred to the hospice and facilitated this move which was absolutely the right thing to happen, and I cannot be more grateful.

Now they are focused on my Dad's dementia care and they take a holistic approach to Dad's care and our family, making helpful suggestions, always approachable and seeking to make continual improvements.

Highly recommend their services for care at home.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to receive and we pride ourselves on making the right suggestions for clients and potential clients alike, based on the wealth of knowledge and experience of our Registered Care Manager. We also recognise that our care team are our eyes and ears on the...  

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Review from S B (Niece of Client) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We can not praise them enough, they have gone above and beyond. From helping with the complications with the other care company to stepping in offering us so much advice and support and making my auntie realise she has a sense of belonging. All of the team are friendly, approachable and caring. I couldn't ask for a better team to look after my family member.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your kind words in respect of our company and especially the front line care professionals whose care and dedication to our clients is the cornerstone to our business and the ethos that we all share. I will pass your feedback on to them and I know they will be delighted as appreciation goes a very long way.

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Review from C O (Sister of Client) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I needed to talk to the manager about an appointment and some extra blood pressure readings for my sister. The person I spoke to was really helpful, understanding and patient. She arranged everything that was needed promptly and efficiently and confirmed by email. I was reassured that my sister was getting the care she needed and that the staff were clearly aware of her needs.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for taking the time to review our company and we are delighted that you are happy with the care provided to your sister. In our opinion, our carers are simply the best and we couldn't deliver outstanding care without each and every one of them. We will pass on your kind words in our...  

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Review from Ruth S (Friend of Client) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Without the caring support of Home instead my good friend would not have been able to stay in the home she loved for an additional 6 years

The carers have been amazing and she regards them as her friends.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your kind words they are very much appreciated and will be passed on to our carers who we couldn't do without and are so proud of. Our team have enjoyed supporting your friend over the years and will continue to do so for as long as needed.

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Review from Roger B (Nephew of Client) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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All round professional service. Pleasant caring staff. Good communications. All office staff knew what was going on. Action always taken when medical issues arose. Carers built genuine relationships with my aunt and Uncle. Picked up prescriptions and odd food items. I would highly recommend Home Instead!

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for acknowledging the amazing team that we have at Home Instead Isle of Wight, we are very proud of each and every care professional in the community and the team in the office, it wouldn't be possible without them all. It's been a pleasure to support both your aunt and uncle and being able to liaise with you directly has helped immensley.

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Review from Annabel R (Daughter of Client) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Excellent service provided for my father who is living alone, they have gone above and beyond with him, seeing as he is geographically a bit out of the way and needed a lot of sorting out in the home.

Cannot thank and rate the staff and the management enough. Would happily recommend to anyone needing the physical support with family members, which in turn helps the emotional and mental worry and stress that the need for care can bring.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

We are so pleased that the support our Care Professionals give to your father is working so well for him. We pride ourselves on the staff that we employ and if they are happy then our clients are in turn happy. I will be sure to pass on your comments to those involved with supporting your father and thank you again.

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Review from Shelagh G (Client / Service User) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have received every care and kindness from a super team.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for taking the time to review our service, I know all the staff very much enjoy supporting you. We are immensely proud of the fabulous team that we have and couldn't provide what we do without them. I will certainly pass on your comments and I am sure they will thank you when they next visit.

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Review from D B (Son of Client) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead in Cowes, Isle of Wight have been a pleasure to deal with. They support my mother, who has dementia, to remain at home. She needs assistance with taking her medication and the care staff are excellent; they are gentle and caring with mum, they report any issues straight away and they liaise with the GP and pharmacy if there is a problem with prescriptions. Their admin systems are straightforward and the management seem very competent. It is very reassuring to know that they are there for mum and I would recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your lovely review. Your feedback means so much to the whole Team. We strive to provide care and support that passes the "Mum & Dad" test. Each and every carer who supports your lovely Mother looks forward to their daily visits, and all feedback is always positive.

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Review from M L (Power of Attorney of Client) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead (Isle of Wight) have been providing care 4 times per day for a 94 year old lady with dementia for many years. The carers are kind, thoughtful and professional. The Management are also absolutely excellent and regularly go way beyond the "call of duty" e.g. sorting out ancillary issues of home ownership (which I am unable to provide as I live on the mainland). They always have the patient's best interests at heart (unlike my experience with another local Isle of Wight provider). Exceptional and very highly recommended.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We are particularly proud and grateful to all of our wonderful Care Professionals and office team who go above and beyond in the support and care of our clients.They are our eyes and ears which enables us to provide outstanding care. I will certainly pass your comments to the whole team, a "thank you" goes a very long way.

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Review from B P (Client / Service User) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Following a hip revision which was not successful and a cancer diagnosis I need care both domestic and personal. Home Instead provides both my needs with carers who are sympathetic to my needs on the days they come. They are cheerful and uplifting, really helpful and well trained in all their tasks. I particularly liked that all new carers are introduced on their first visit and shown any special requests without me having to keep repeating this. My ironing is done to a better standard now too! I really look forward to their visit. Thank you Home Instead.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your very kind words.We take pride in the support we offer to our clients and recognise that we are only as good as the fabulous Care Professionals in our team that go above and beyond for our clients. Introductions of new Care Professionals to our clients is a standard practice and...  

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Review from E D (Power of Attorney of Client) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I can really see the difference in the quality of service compared to other homecare providers. The carers are providing in my opinion a more homely approach and more efficient service to provide better care and a happier home. My personal experience of other providers, historically, has been a service that just ticks the bare minimum (and often leaving calls early) in which I thought that was the only option there was to support someone to continue in living at home and all providers appeared to be the same. I was wrong, Homeinstead staff ensure the welfare of the client more and will encourage clients or give them ideas to make the client's welfare and health better. They also support in keeping the home clean, fresh and tidy. It's a relief to me that my neighbour has such lovely staff, she is happier and I can relax knowing her wellbeing is truly being looked after, I'm smiling too!

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your super review, we are incredibly proud of all our care professionals that support our clients in the community. Each and every one of them is handpicked for their kindness, compassion and attention to detail in everything they do. It is our pleasure to support your neighbour and our staff look forward to their visits with her.

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Review from K H (Daughter of Client) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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We cannot fault the care and support the Home Instead team has provided to Mum. The daily care has enabled Mum to happily and safely remain in her own home. She appreciates greatly the companionship, alongside professional care provided.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your kind words. We are extremely proud of all our care professionals and their dedication to the wonderful clients that they support. It is a pleasure to look after your mum in the same way we would expect our own family to be cared for.

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Review from E L (Husband of Client) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been more than delighted with our experience with Home Instead. The staff and management have been kind, and reassuring and constantly go way above everything that we would hope for in terms of care.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Many thanks for your review, and it is plain to see that our fabulous care professionals have built a strong, but professional bond with your wife, and they very much look forward to their visits with her. We are extremely proud of everything they do to support the wonderful clients that we have.

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Review from E B (Client / Service User) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I look forward to my twice-weekly visits from carers which enable me to continue to live alone.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your lovely review, our Care Professionals always strive to give the best possible support to all of our clients and it is always a pleasure to assist you in any way we can.

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Review from Rachel N (Daughter of Client) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead has changed mine and my father's lives in an amazing way. I have total trust in the carers that attend to my father's needs. They very promptly understood his needs and did so much to help. As well as all their tasks being undertaken during visits, they have time to talk to my father with interest. They have so easily taken to his routine ensuring the calendar is read throughout the day and helping him to be ready for trips out. For me, working full time at the hospital, their attentive attitude towards their work gives me peace of mind. Communication is imperative and they do this constantly. Nothing is too much. I rave about Home Instead to everyone. They really do tick every box. Thank you.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your lovely review. Our care professionals are selected for their star qualities, professionalism, kindness and "can do" attitude and we are so proud of them and the work they do every day. We all thoroughly enjoy supporting your father and your family and, as you know, our door is always open should you need anything.

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Review from L H (Daughter of Client) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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The care that my mother has received has been excellent. She always looks forward to her visits and has a lovely rapport with the lady who visits and helps her do all the things she cannot manage anymore.

Reply from Dee Oswald, Director at Home Instead (Isle of Wight)

Thank you for your review, the carers that visit your mum very much look forward to their time together and supporting her and we are extremely proud of them all for the professional bonds they make.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 December 2021
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Awards / Recognitions (10)

  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Friday 30 May 2025
  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Friday 31 May 2024
  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023

Meet the Team (7)

Dee O Job Title: Director Joined: 2019
Dee O

I am Dee, the co-owner of the business and passionately share the Home Instead ethos of delivering nothing but exceptional care for our ageing population.

John O Job Title: Director Joined: 2019
John O

I'm John, I am also a co-owner of Home Instead the Isle of Wight. I have lived with my wife and family for over 24 years on the Island and we are now an integral part of our local community.

Tasha W Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2024
Tasha W

Hi, I am Tasha, Registered Care Manager for Home Instead Isle of Wight. I have been in the care industry for a number of years and am passionate about delivering high-quality care and support in the community to everyone. I also understand and appreciate the importance of our fabulous carers that are out on the front line. Happy staff mean happy clients.

Chloe R Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022
Chloe R

Hello, I’m Chloe. I am Deputy Manager for Home Instead Isle of Wight. I previously worked in a Nursing Home for 4 years as a Care Assistant which is where I found my passion for Care. I have become a "Speak Up Guardian" for Home Instead.

Carla E Job Title: Administration Manager Joined: 2023
Carla E

Hi, my name is Carla, and I am the first point of contact here at Home Instead Isle of Wight. With a background in care and support, I can quickly advise on various areas within the team and with our clients. I am also the Mental Health/First Aider Champion.

Bobby W Job Title: Trainer/Recruitment Co-Ordinator Joined: 2024
Bobby W

Hello, I’m Bobby. I am the Care trainer and Recruitment Coordinator for Home Instead. I started my care career 2 years ago and haven’t looked back since.

Gabby Worsfold Job Title: Quality Lead Officer Joined: 2021
Gabby Worsfold

Hi, I'm Gabby. I have been a part of the team at Home IW for a few years now, working up from Care Pro to Team Leader and now as Quality Lead Officer. I can appreciate how a care service works from being out in the community and being based in the office.

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