A four-week short stay for the cost of three is currently available at selected Colten Care homes.

Where Exceptional Care

Meets Refined Living

418 - 424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AX

Amberwood House Residential & Nursing Care Home in Ferndown

Amberwood House is a well-regarded nursing and residential care home in Ferndown, set beside Ferndown Golf Club, where later life continues to be lived well, even as support becomes necessary.

For many residents, moving here marks not an ending, but a new stage. Freed from the practical demands of managing alone, they return to familiar routines, long-held interests and time with family and friends. Some rediscover past passions. Others settle into new rhythms and connections.

Families often tell us they see greater consistency in appetite, energy and routine once support is in place. Care is delivered around the clock by an experienced team, with nurses on site day and night. As needs change, they are recognised early, discussed openly with families and addressed promptly, helping life to continue without disruption.

Amberwood House is part of Colten Care, drawing on more than forty-five years of experience supporting older people to live well in later life. That shared experience has shaped a deep understanding of what truly makes a difference. Families choose this home knowing nothing important will be missed.

Our care at Amberwood House

Care at Amberwood House is structured, clear and professionally led. Nurses are present day and night, and responsibility for decisions remains within the home. Support is assessed carefully and reviewed regularly, allowing residents to remain settled in familiar surroundings as needs increase.

Residential care

Independent living within a supportive and well run home.

Assisted care

Help with daily living delivered respectfully and reliably.

Nursing care

On-site nursing day and night for people whose needs require ongoing clinical care.

End of life care

Comfort focused support delivered with dignity, clear communication and nursing presence throughout.

Short stays and respite care

Flexible stays delivered with the same standards and oversight.

Hospital discharge support

A structured step following hospital treatment, with nursing in place from the first day.

Life at Amberwood House

Life at Amberwood House feels comfortable and genuinely lived. Residents shape their own days, choosing how and where to spend their time, with support available whenever it is needed.

Meals are prepared in the home and served properly, at a pace that suits the individual. Some residents prefer lively conversation in shared spaces. Others enjoy quieter time with visiting family. Activities and music reflect residents’ interests and energy, offered naturally rather than imposed.

Set beside Ferndown Golf Club, the home benefits from a leafy outlook and a sense of space, while remaining close to local amenities. Inside, surroundings are maintained carefully and daily routines unfold in a way that feels familiar and dependable.

Refined Living at Amberwood House

For more than forty-five years, Colten Care homes have been shaped around a simple belief: later life should remain rich, sociable and genuinely lived.

We call this Refined Living. It reflects how good food, welcoming surroundings, companionship and thoughtful support come together to create homes where residents continue to enjoy life in ways that feel familiar and fulfilling.

At Amberwood House, this philosophy shapes everything from the atmosphere of the home to the way care is delivered each day.

Meet the team

Amberwood House is led by an experienced Home Manager supported by a professional clinical and care team. Leadership within the home provides consistency for residents and clarity for families.

Team members take time to understand personal preferences, routines and history, so that care remains individual as needs evolve. Changes are recognised early and discussed openly, ensuring families remain informed and involved.

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Have confidence in our care

Choosing a care home requires clarity as well as trust. Amberwood House is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, following independent inspection of our leadership, clinical standards and day-to-day delivery of care.

This rating reflects how the home is organised and led, and the consistency families can expect over time.

CQC Rating: Outstanding

Amberwood House

CQC Overall Rating

Outstanding

21 June 2019

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What families say about Amberwood House

Alongside formal inspection, we value the perspective of families who experience daily life at Amberwood House. Their feedback reflects how care is organised, how communication is handled and how standards are maintained over time.

You can read individual reviews below, or learn more about why families choose Amberwood House.

Latest moments from Amberwood House

Each week, our Companionship Team organises experiences and gatherings that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and routines. Some are quiet and familiar. Others bring the home together. All are thoughtfully planned and carefully delivered, with individual choice at the centre.

Below are a few recent moments from life at Amberwood House.

Other Colten Care homes near Ferndown

If you are considering care in neighbouring areas, our homes in Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch operate within the same structured framework, leadership oversight and clinical governance as Amberwood House. While each home offers a different setting and care specialism, standards of organisation, continuity and accountability remain consistent across the Colten Care group.

We can help you identify the right home for your circumstances and preferred location.

Amberwood House offers high-quality residential care, nursing care, assisted living, short stay and respite care, and compassionate end of life care, all tailored to individual needs.

Yes. At Amberwood House, we have our own team of registered nurses on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our nurses provide expert clinical care for a wide range of needs, including support with medication, mobility, wound care, and conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, and diabetes. Having our own nursing team ensures continuity, reassurance, and personalised support in a homely setting.

Yes, Amberwood House is part of Colten Care, a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. Colten Care have 21 homes across the South that provide nursing, residential, and dementia care.

Amberwood House can support residents in the earlier stages of dementia or cognitive impairment. Our care team understands and supports symptoms like memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes. For more complex needs, our nearby dedicated dementia communities provide specialist care in environments designed specifically for people living with dementia. You can find out more about these below.

The CQC overall rating for Amberwood House is “Outstanding.”

Yes, we offer short-term respite care for those recovering from an operation or hospital stay, ensuring comfort and professional support during their recovery.

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