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122 Ringwood Road. Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AW

Welcome to Fernhill Dementia Care Home in Ferndown, Dorset

Fernhill Dementia Care Home is a purpose-built home in Ferndown, Dorset, dedicated to meet the needs of people living with dementia. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, our bright and cheery home has been carefully designed to stimulate memory and enjoyment, and provide a safe and inclusive environment for our residents.

We take a person centred approach to care, taking the time to fully understand residents’ circumstances so that we may provide care of the highest standard that meets their individual’s needs.

Every photo you’ll see on this website is of real residents and staff, because the quality of life at Fernhill is not just a promise, it’s a reality.

Living Well With Dementia

At Fernhill Dementia Care Home in Ferndown, Dorset, we offer a unique approach to dementia care, guided by our philosophy of ‘living well with dementia.’ Our dedicated dementia community provides a stimulating and supportive environment where residents can live life at their own pace, while maintaining a sense of purpose, independence, and belonging.

“We do our very best to make life as easy and comfortable as possible for our residents, and helping them to live well with dementia ” – Lorraine Bell, Home Manager

This is Us

At our Ferndown dementia care home, the residents and staff are like family, creating lasting memories together every day. We live life to the fullest, guided by positivity, empathy, compassion, and respect.

Dori entertaining children from a local nursery

Dori entertaining children from a local nursery

Gwen enjoying a visit from Creature Teachers

Gwen enjoying a visit from Creature Teachers

June and Companion Angela painting their masterpieces

June and Companion Angela painting their masterpieces

Robert handing out sweets to visitors

Robert handing out sweets to visitors

Michelle and Companion, Care, enjoying a singing session

Michelle and Companion, Care, enjoying a singing session

Kath enjoying a visit from a local pre-school

Kath enjoying a visit from a local pre-school

 Sylvia and Companion, Angela, creating a masterpiece

Sylvia and Companion, Angela, creating a masterpiece

Ron meeting our local fire fighting team

Ron meeting our local fire fighting team

June and Companion, Anne-Marie, singing a duet

June and Companion, Anne-Marie, singing a duet

Iris meeting Sammy the Pony

Iris meeting Sammy the Pony

Kiki and Companion, Mietzy, sharing a laugh

Kiki and Companion, Mietzy, sharing a laugh

Nigel greeting a fluffy friend

Nigel greeting a fluffy friend

24 Hour Dementia and Nursing Care

At Fernhill in Ferndown, and throughout the Colten Care family, our residents benefit from having Colten Care-employed nurses on-site 24/7.

In our homely surroundings, vibrant atmosphere, and beautiful gardens, residents enjoy peace of mind knowing that if nursing assistance is ever needed, it’s available immediately—provided by nurses they know and who know them.

This approach ensures the best possible care, offering reassurance to families and continuity as care needs evolve over time.

Additionally, we offer access to an Admiral Nurse, a specialist in dementia care, providing expert practical, clinical, and emotional support for families facing the challenges of dementia.

Our Care Services

Dedicated Dementia

At Fernhill, we offer a completely different dementia care experience, guided by our philosophy of ‘living well with dementia.’ Our dedicated dementia community promotes a stimulating and engaging environment where residents who are living with dementia can live life at their own pace, maintaining a sense of purpose, independence and belonging.

Assisted Care

Our dementia care teams assist with all aspects of daily living for our residents, from personal care to taking regular medications, working flexibly to promote independence providing support to maintain the physical care and comfort of residents.

Nursing Care

Our nurses are available for all residents, at all times. We believe that’s the bedrock of a safe and happy home, providing nurse-led care to manage complex medical conditions, whilst ensuring all residents can stay within their familiar and comfortable home setting should their care needs change.

Short Stay & Respite

We offer the same high quality care services enjoyed by our long-term residents on a short-term basis. Whether it’s for a short period of recovery, a respite break or simply a trial run for those looking for a permanent move, we offer a home from home where residents can live their life, their way.

End Of Life

We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.

Highlights from Fernhill

Our Companionship Team plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents. We aim to make every day worth writing about! Here are some of our residents’ recent highlights.

Mother of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“The relief at finding Fernhill after a long search was indescribable and never once did we regret our decision. She was very content – owing to the understanding, patience, and kindness of the staff. The compassion and gentleness of the staff also helped us immensely.”

Daughter of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Moving him to Fernhill was the best decision we have made for Dad. We are so grateful for the care you all provide for Dad, but we are also very grateful for the way that you all support us as well. We feel very lucky that Dad is where he is, cared for by such an amazing, caring team.”

Wife of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“I have been very happy with my husband’s stay. The carers have all been very attentive, caring, and efficient.”

Daughter of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you to everyone at Fernhill for providing a welcoming, secure and caring environment for Dad. I was made very welcome at all times: everyone was very courteous, kind, and caring and nothing was too much trouble. It was so pleasing to observe that Dad’s care was individualized at all times and I noticed that staff went out of their way to help residents to feel included in whatever was happening and no one was left out.”

Daughter of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

The staff are all friendly and amazing and create a fantastic, calm atmosphere.

Wife of Resident at Fernhill

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“He loves the staff, the food, chatting with others, and the occasional minibus outing. All the staff – from management to reception and carers are kind, approachable, and sensitive to my husband and my own needs.”

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How we’re doing

Finding the right care home for a loved one is about trust. At Fernhill, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide.

CQC Rating: Outstanding

Fernhill

CQC Overall Rating

Outstanding

31 October 2019

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Other Colten Care Homes Nearby

Fernhill has seven sister homes in and around Ferndown, offering a range of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Explore our other homes in Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown, West Moors and Christchurch to see how we maintain the same high standards of care, compassion, and community across our family of homes.

Whether you’re looking for specific care services or a particular atmosphere, we are here to help you find the perfect home for your loved one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fernhill offers dedicated assisted care, nursing care, dementia care and end of life care for older people living with dementia in Ferndown, Dorset.

Yes, Fernhill can accommodate people following a hospital stay. Our team of experienced registered nurses is equipped to provide the necessary support for those needing time to recover after an operation or hospital admission. To learn more about our post-hospital care services, feel free to get in touch.

The CQC overall rating for Fernhill is “Outstanding”.

Fernhill has 58 ensuite rooms, a hair salon, a minibus for local trips, and themed rooms for reminiscence therapy

Yes, Fernhill 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.

We have 21 care homes across the South of the UK, each dedicated to high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. Discover more about our locations and find the right home for your needs.

We’re here for you

Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about our dementia care home in Ferndown, we’re here to help.