Fernside

Fernside is a residential care home in Ferndown, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Tailored Transitions, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2017.

At its latest inspection, published November 2023, the CQC rated Fernside 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.

Fernside 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 Fernside include Marchfield House, The Gables and Amberwood House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.