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Emerald Agency

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

15 West Hill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LG (01983) 564969

Provided and run by:
Westhill IOW Limited

Latest inspection summary

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Our current view of the service

Good

Updated 3 June 2026

This assessment took place between 5 and 16 June 2026 and included on-site activity and information gathered from people and their relatives, staff and professionals. The service provided supported living care and support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. At the time of this assessment there were 8 people receiving support with personal care.

We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.

People were supported in a safe, caring and person-centred environment. Staff understood people’s needs well and provided support that promoted independence, dignity and inclusion. People were supported to lead active lives as part of their local community. Feedback from people, their relatives and professionals was positive about the care and support provided, and described staff as kind and responsive.

Leaders were visible and approachable, and there was a positive and open culture within the service. Staff felt supported and able to raise concerns, and there was evidence of collaborative working with external partners to meet people’s needs.

Some governance systems were not always sufficiently robust. Policies were not always aligned with current legislation, and systems to assess staff competency and monitor outcomes were not fully developed. There were also areas where the model of care required further review to ensure it fully reflected best practice guidance in relation to supported living.

Overall, the service provided good quality care that supported people to live independently and maintain control over their lives.

People's experience of the service

Updated 3 June 2026

People who used the service all told us they felt safe and well supported in their home environment. One person told us, “Yes I’m safe, the staff are nice I know them all”, whilst others spoke positively about the staff who supported them. People described staff as kind and supportive and said they were happy living at the service.

People were supported to live as independently as possible and to take part in activities that were meaningful to them. They were able to maintain relationships, access the community and make choices about their daily lives, which helped promote their wellbeing and quality of life.

Feedback from relatives and professionals was positive about the care provided. One family member described the registered manager and staff team as “a tower of strength over the years”, reflecting the consistent and supportive nature of the service. Professionals told us the service worked well with others and provided care that met people’s needs.

People appeared comfortable and relaxed in their home environment and in their interactions with staff. Observations showed that people were treated with kindness and respect, and staff responded to people in a person-centred and supportive way.