Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a residential care home in Ferndown, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 64 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care South, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2021, the CQC rated Fairlawn Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Fairlawn has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Fairlawn include Church Road, Kings Park Care Home and Kings Park Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.