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Ferndown Nursing Home

9 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown, BH22 8JG

Nursing home · 29 beds · Kenmore Ferndown

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,390
CQC rating
Good
February 2019
Beds
29
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Dorset
£1,390a week

About £72,280 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,780 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Dorset, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £270 a week less, £14,040 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,425 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ferndown
15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset

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About Ferndown Nursing Home

Ferndown Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ferndown, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Kenmore Ferndown. The home has been registered since December 2023.

At its latest inspection, published February 2019, the CQC rated Ferndown Nursing Home 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.

Ferndown Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,390 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 Ferndown Nursing Home include Clarence House, Ferndown Manor and Ferndown Manor. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2023
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2019)
Council area
Dorset
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained

The rating history and published reports for Ferndown Nursing Home, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Ferndown Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ferndown Nursing Home

How much does Ferndown Nursing Home cost?

Ferndown Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ferndown Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ferndown Nursing Home Good in February 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ferndown Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Ferndown Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Ferndown Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Ferndown Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Dorset listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Ferndown Nursing Home have?

Ferndown Nursing Home is registered for up to 29 residents.

Care at home

15 live-in carers within about an hour of Dorset

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,040 to £1,280 a week. 11 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Even when things get a bit chaotic (as they sometimes do!), you’ve handled it with patience and a sense of humour — which is gold.”
Sophie B., about Beckee W.
“Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation”
A previous client, about Nina R.
See live-in carers near DorsetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Clarence House, Ferndown

Clarence House

Ferndown, BH22 · 0.1 km · 29 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSouthey Care (Dorset)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ferndown

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown

Ferndown Manor

Ferndown, BH22 · 0.4 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown

Ferndown Manor

Ferndown, BH22 · 0.4 km · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week