The Fernes

The Fernes is a residential care home in Fareham, in the Hampshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 52 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2016.

At its latest inspection, published April 2020, the CQC rated The Fernes 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.

The Fernes has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hampshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,608 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 482 registered care homes in Hampshire. The nearest to The Fernes include The Fernes, Ranvilles Nursing & Residential Care Home and Cordelia House Ltd. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.