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Empathy Care (IOW) is a CQC-registered homecare agency based in Ryde, Isle of Wight. It is operated by Empathy Care (IOW) Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Empathy Care (IOW) in October 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Empathy Care (IOW) is located in Ryde, within the Isle of Wight local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 14 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1DR |
| Phone | 01983 611531 |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 22 October 2026 |
| Provider | Empathy Care (IOW) Ltd |
Is Empathy Care (IOW) registered with the CQC?
Yes. Empathy Care (IOW) is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6227809601
What type of care does Empathy Care (IOW) provide?
Empathy Care (IOW) provides homecare agencies, supported living, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Empathy Care (IOW)?
You can contact Empathy Care (IOW) by phone on 01983 611531, or visit them at 14 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1DR.
What is Empathy Care (IOW)'s CQC rating?
Empathy Care (IOW) has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6227809601
What are Empathy Care (IOW)'s CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Empathy Care (IOW)'s latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Ryde?
There are 22 CQC-registered care homes in Ryde. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ryde.
Homecare agencies provide care and support to people in their own homes, enabling them to remain independent for as long as possible. Services range from personal care and medication management to companionship and household tasks.
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