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CQC: Outstanding

Fernhill

122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9AW

Nursing home · 58 beds · Colten Care

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,390
CQC rating
Outstanding
October 2019
Beds
58
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

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.

About Fernhill

Fernhill is a nursing home in Ferndown, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Colten Care, which operates 21 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2016.

At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Fernhill Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Fernhill 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 Fernhill include Holmwood Rest Home, Great Oaks and Ferndown Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Colten Care
Registered with CQC
February 2016
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (October 2019)
Council area
Dorset
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Outstanding
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Outstanding
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Outstanding; inspectors found exceptionally caring, responsive and well-led support, with safe and effective care rated Good.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Fernhill 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 Fernhill

How much does Fernhill cost?

Fernhill 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 Fernhill?

The Care Quality Commission rated Fernhill Outstanding in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Fernhill provide nursing care?

Yes. Fernhill 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 Fernhill offer dementia care?

Yes. Fernhill is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Fernhill have?

Fernhill is registered for up to 58 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.

Holmwood Rest Home, Ferndown

Holmwood Rest Home

Ferndown, BH22 · 1.5 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
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
Great Oaks, Bournemouth

Great Oaks

Bournemouth, BH11 · 1.7 km · 80 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelford Healthcare
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 Nursing Home, Ferndown

Ferndown Nursing Home

Ferndown, BH22 · 2.0 km · 29 beds
CQC: Good
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

See all 21 care homes run by Colten Care