Care homes in Ferndown

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Ferndown has 22 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 14 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 5 homes are not rated yet.

Ferndown at a glance

22on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 94% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Ferndown on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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22 care homes in Ferndown

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Fernhill

Run by Colten Care (2009) Limited

122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9AW
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 58 beds

Fernhill is dedicated entirely to people living with dementia, with 24-hour nursing-led care in a purpose-built home in Ferndown. Its environment, routines and support are organised around daily dementia needs, using household-style living groups and familiar surroundings to create a clear, consistent setting.

Care plans follow the “All About Me” approach, using each resident’s routines, preferences and personality as needs change.

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Amberwood House

Run by Colten Care (1693) Limited

418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AX
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds

Amberwood House combines residential, nursing and respite care with support for end of life needs, hospital recovery and changing care requirements. Its own registered nurses are on site around the clock, alongside a coordinated team covering care, hospitality, housekeeping and maintenance.

The home plans support around each resident’s routines, preferences and personal habits through its ‘All About Me’ approach.

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Parley Place Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SL
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 68 beds

Parley Place Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a purpose-built home. The setting is designed around easy navigation, indoor and outdoor spaces, activities and facilities that support residents’ independence and social life.

Meals are prepared on site from locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal dishes and modified textured options available according to residents’ needs.

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Brook View

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0LQ
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 56 beds

Brook View provides residential and nursing care for older people, alongside assisted, end of life, short-stay and hospital discharge support. Its care is clinically led, with nurses on site at all times and responsibility held within the home as residents’ needs change.

The “All About Me” approach bases support on each person’s routines, preferences and meaningful activities rather than fixed schedules.

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Chestnut Lodge

Run by Mrs Jane Travers

43 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0EN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds

A small, family-run setting for older people, Chestnut Lodge delivers residential care in West Moors and is registered for 12 residents. Support is designed to preserve choice and independence, with care shaped around each person’s history, routines and preferences.

The home prepares fresh meals and can adapt them for needs such as diabetes or a low-sodium diet.

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Clarence House

Run by Southey Care (Dorset) Limited

6 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown, BH22 8JF
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 29 beds

Residential care at Clarence House combines round-the-clock personal support with dementia care for older people who can no longer manage safely at home. Individual care and support plans are created after an assessment, with help focused on essential daily routines such as washing, dressing and meals.

Residents can access short or long stays, respite care, freshly prepared meals tailored to dietary needs and activities including music therapy,…

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Denewood House Care Home

Run by Samily Care Ltd

12-14 Denewood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0LX
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 21 beds

Set in a Victorian home in West Moors, Denewood House Care Home supports older people and residents living with dementia through registered residential care without nursing. Its quiet, leafy setting is close to local shops and a bus route, combining a residential atmosphere with nearby amenities.

Residents can choose how to spend their day, from activities and films to reading or conversation.

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Fairlawn

Run by Care South

St Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
GoodCQC · Jan 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 64 beds

Fairlawn gives older people a residential care setting in Ferndown, close to local amenities, green spaces and the town’s community life. The home supports daily routines and activities within a peaceful residential environment, with care shaped around individual needs.

Fairlawn is part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider whose wider services include dementia care, care at home and assisted living.

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Ferndown Manor

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, BH22 8DA
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds

Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Ferndown, run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Fernside

Run by Tailored Transitions Ltd

15 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AP
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Fernside supports young adults with complex medical, physical and learning needs through Tailored Transitions’ home-from-home care model. Support starts from age 18 and is available around the clock, seven days a week, with an emphasis on independence and choice.

The service covers personal care, medication management and support with medical appointments.

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Five Gables Care Home

Run by Paddington Care Ltd

268 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JF
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 13 beds

Five Gables Care Home offers residential care and day care for up to 13 older people in West Moors, Dorset. The small family-run home provides bedrooms, lounges, a dining area and garden, with support intended for people who need full-time care or company and assistance during the day without staying overnight.

The home has twelve bedrooms with en-suite or nearby bathroom access, a separate quiet lounge and a 24-hour nurse call system.

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Holmwood Rest Home

Run by Margaret Anne Gallagher

39 Chine Walk, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8PR
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 16 beds

Residential care home for 16 residents in Ferndown, run by Margaret Anne Gallagher. Supports older people.

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Kings Park Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

14 Church Road, Ferndown, BH22 9EU
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 68 beds

Kings Park Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Ferndown. The purpose-built home combines long-term care with short-term breaks and offers a range of facilities intended to support social, comfortable and purposeful daily living.

Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal dishes and modified-texture options served according to residents’ needs.

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Marchfield House

Run by Southey Care Limited

434 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AY
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds

Marchfield House provides residential care for older people, including support for dementia and older adults with mental health needs. Each resident is assessed individually so care can be shaped around their needs while supporting as much ordinary daily life as possible. Staff have undertaken dementia and elderly mental health training.

The home combines freshly prepared, locally sourced food with ensuite bedrooms and a 24-hour call system.

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Summerhill Residential Care Home

Run by Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited

46 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0ER
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds

Residential care, residential dementia care and respite stays at Summerhill Residential Care Home take place in a small home near Ferndown. Its approach centres on familiar routines, personal care and company, with residents able to choose shared activities, quiet time or visits from family.

The home provides permanent and short-term stays, and families can arrange a visit to meet Denise Hayward, the Registered Manager, and members of the team.

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The Gables

Run by The Gables Care Limited

7 West Moors Road, Ferndown, BH22 9SA
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Ferndown, run by The Gables Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Ferndown Nursing Home

Run by Kenmore Ferndown Limited

9 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown, BH22 8JG
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 29 beds

Ferndown Nursing Home provides nursing, residential, day and palliative care for older people in a small home setting. Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, while named GPs and a multidisciplinary team support residents’ wider needs.

The home has 24 single en-suite bedrooms, a garden patio, a quiet relaxation room and wheelchair access on the ground floor, with a wheelchair-friendly lift to the first floor.

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Church Road

Run by Accomplish Group (Eilat) Limited

48 Church Road, Ferndown, BH22 9EU
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Ferndown, run by Accomplish Group (Eilat) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ferndown Manor

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, BH22 8DA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds

Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Ferndown, run by Care UK Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Heathland House

Run by Ferndown Care Limited

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9LZ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 73 beds

Heathland House offers residential, dementia, registered nursing and respite care in Ferndown. The purpose-built home has 59 en-suite rooms and a select range of care suites, including options suited to couples.

Residents can receive 24-hour support within a setting designed around comfort, companionship and daily life. Heathland House also offers short stays and respite, allowing people to experience the home before deciding whether a permanent…

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Ferndown?

22 care homes in Ferndown are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Ferndown are rated Outstanding?

Fernhill and Amberwood House.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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