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Fernhill is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Ferndown, Dorset. It is operated by Colten Care (2009) Limited.
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, Fernhill 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.
Following an inspection in October 2019, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Fernhill as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Fernhill is located in Ferndown, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Longham, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AW |
| Phone | 01202 651800 |
| Website | www.coltencare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 31 October 2019 |
| Provider | Colten Care (2009) Limited |
Is Fernhill registered with the CQC?
Yes. Fernhill 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/1-2440747408
What type of care does Fernhill provide?
Fernhill provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Fernhill?
You can contact Fernhill by phone on 01202 651800, or visit them at 122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Longham, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AW.
What is Fernhill's CQC rating?
Fernhill has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2440747408
What are Fernhill's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Fernhill's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Ferndown?
There are 27 CQC-registered care homes in Ferndown. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ferndown.
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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