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Fern Brook Lodge is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Gillingham, Dorset. It is operated by Care South.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Fern Brook Lodge provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Fern Brook Lodge in February 2022 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Fern Brook Lodge is located in Gillingham, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD |
| Phone | 01747 834020 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 26 February 2022 |
| Provider | Care South |
Is Fern Brook Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Fern Brook Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2027666173
What type of care does Fern Brook Lodge provide?
Fern Brook Lodge provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Fern Brook Lodge?
You can contact Fern Brook Lodge by phone on 01747 834020, or visit them at Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD.
What is Fern Brook Lodge's CQC rating?
Fern Brook Lodge has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2027666173
What are Fern Brook Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Fern Brook Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Gillingham?
There are 38 CQC-registered care homes in Gillingham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/gillingham.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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