Fernhill is a nursing home in Ferndown in Dorset, run by Colten Care (2009) Limited. It is registered for up to 58 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia and younger adults.
Its latest CQC rating, published October 2019, is Outstanding overall. It was rated Good for safe and effective. For comparison, 94% of care homes in Dorset are rated Good or Outstanding. The rating is 6 years old. CQC decides when to re-inspect based on risk, so this isn't a mark against the home, but it's worth asking what has changed since.
CQC rating
★Outstanding
Published 31 October 2019
Rated 6 years ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?★Outstanding
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?★Outstanding
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?★Outstanding
Older rating. Published 31 October 2019, 6 years ago. CQC prioritises inspections by risk, so many well-run homes go years without a visit. We never rank a home lower for an old rating. Check the CQC website for anything newer.
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Dorset
Fernhill is in the Outstanding tier, alongside 5 other homes in Dorset.
Of the 105 rated care homes here, 94% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 6 (5%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 8 (7%)
- Good 80 (72%)
- Good, with an area to improve 5 (5%)
- Requires improvement 6 (5%)
- Not yet rated 6 (5%)
Half of Dorset's ratings are more than 3.3 years old. How tiers work
See all 111 care homes in Dorset →
The provider's other homes
Colten Care (2009) Limited runs 5 care homes registered with CQC: 2 Outstanding, 3 Good.
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Kingfishers
New Milton, Hampshire · BH25 7FJ · Nursing home · 62 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 years ago
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St Catherines View
Winchester, Hampshire · SO22 4BL · Nursing home · 57 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 3 years ago
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Court Lodge
Lymington, Hampshire · SO41 8NQ · Nursing home · 43 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
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Whitecliffe House
Blandford Forum, Dorset · DT11 7BQ · Nursing home · 31 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
All 5 homes run by Colten Care (2009) Limited →
Care homes nearby
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Holmwood Rest Home
Ferndown, Dorset · BH22 8PR · Residential care home · 16 beds1.5 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Great Oaks
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH11 9DP · Nursing home · 80 beds1.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Ferndown Nursing Home
Ferndown, Dorset · BH22 8JG · Nursing home · 29 beds2.0 km
Requires improvement
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 1 month ago
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Ferndown Manor
Ferndown, Dorset · BH22 8DA · Nursing home · 75 beds2.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Clarence House
Ferndown, Dorset · BH22 8JF · Residential care home · 29 beds2.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Parley Place Care Home
Ferndown, Dorset · BH22 8SL · Residential care home · 68 beds2.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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