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Brook View

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0LQ
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The care home team were so friendly and kind and took care of all my mum’s needsJanine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Brook View, Ferndown
It has a wonderful culture and community that will make you feel right at home.Max B(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Brook View, Ferndown
Brook View, Ferndown

Tucked away in the peaceful village of West Moors, Brook View offers a quieter pace of life while remaining close to local shops, amenities and the wider Dorset community. For more than 30 years, the home has provided residential and nursing care in surroundings that balance tranquillity with everyday connection.

Carefully maintained throughout the seasons, the gardens provide places to enjoy the fresh air, welcome visiting family or simply watch the...  

Care Provided by Brook View

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,449N/A

Contact Brook View to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lauren Steele(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • There are no specific visiting hours at Brook View; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site at Brook View, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.

Brook View Reviews (131)

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9.9

Brook View has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brook View has 131 reviews.

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Review from Sally A (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Brookview could not have done more for dad and me to make his short stay comfortable and welcoming.

I was treated like an old friend and greeted by name whenever I called. The staff were so supportive of me in a difficult time which asked me to be able to enjoy my dad's company despite covid restrictions.

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Review from D C (Brother of Resident) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent staff, well run, well kept and well managed.

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Review from J W (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Extremely good for people needing TLC. The response was almost immediate. Wonderful people, example, benefit of such understanding.

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Review from K R (Resident / Service User) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care, support and activities, understanding was all you could wish for. Excellent.

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Review from Helena H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother was admitted to Brook View following a severe attack of sciatica which left her completely unable to look after herself, and needed hospital attention followed by rest.
My mother's first impression was that she had come into a top-class hotel and she was bowled over by the kindness and friendliness of the staff. She loved the food and she ate more than she has eaten in a long time so much so that she left the care home after six weeks of care with a few more extra pounds of weight.
The reason she came to the home was achieved and she did recover enough to be able to resume her life back at home, for which she is forever grateful to the home for making it possible.

She had one issue that she constantly complained about and that was her ability to take food supplements but as she was an out of hospital resident, her medication was as prescribed by the doctors and they would not allow her the tablets that she usually took for fear of contraindication.

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Review from Frances C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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Mum had been in Brook View 11 months when they went into lockdown. I had no concerns about the wonderful care mum would go on receiving while her family couldn't visit. Mum enjoyed all the delicious meals which were beautifully presented and chosen from the daily menus. The standards of her personal laundry and cleaning were impeccable. The home did all they could with Skype calls, including her birthday celebrations and I was always contacted in relation to any change in her care needs.
Unfortunately in early July mum's health deteriorated, the nursing staff involved me in all decisions and the care and compassion they gave her were of a truly exceptional standard. Her family were allowed to be with her and we saw how deeply the staff felt and cared about mum which was such a huge comfort to us.

Brook View has the most wonderful staff who all contribute to it making it a very special home of the highest standards and they really get to know the residents by caring and treating them as family.

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Review from Diane B (Niece of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My Aunt was a resident at Brook View for 3 years. She made many friends there. The Home was always welcoming and clean. We live many miles away but whenever we visited we were always made welcome and often joined Auntie and her friends to eat lunch in the lovely dining room, the food was always very good, with varied choices. Auntie always enjoyed the varied activities at the home and especially the excursions. Sadly my Aunt recently passed away, not due to Covid, but because of this, we were not able to be with her. During this time the staff gave my Aunt great care, being with her when we were unable to be, for this special care the family will always be grateful.

Reply from Gill Irish, Home Manager at Brook View

Thank you for your kind words, I am especially grateful for your positive comments regarding your Aunt’s care at the end of her life.

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Review from Penny Y (Respite Resident) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I arrived at Brook View on Christmas Eve after being released from hospital following an accident. Despite the short notice, they provided Christmas Lunch for my husband and me. They also arranged for a professional hairdresser to wash my hair - ladies will know the importance of that! Everyone was really friendly throughout my stay, and as I grew more mobile around the building I was addressed by name and with a smile by all, whether or not we had met before. Residents were equally welcoming at the daily activities and I (almost) was sad to leave.
The food was delicious with interesting selections and a choice of portion size. Chef visited me in person to check if I had any allergies, so I was not able to order the wrong meal by mistake. We often had home-made cakes and biscuits at afternoon tea.

I felt really safe and welcome throughout my stay, as I recovered from the injury and the shock of my accident.

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Review from Mark Robert C (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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My father has become a resident of Brook View very recently, having moved into their care after a period of time spent in hospital and latterly an NHS rehabilitation facility.
He is safe, well cared for and happy.
The staff at Brook View have been universally fantastic, they are so engaging and caring, nothing is too much trouble and they do all they can to ensure my father is comfortable and content.
My father is not the most sociable of individuals sometimes but the staff always invest time in their interactions with him and their caring nature shines through in these conversations which makes my father feel safe and well cared for. He has even started to become involved in some of the numerous activities that are available - something that even he is surprised by!

I am incredibly grateful to the staff at Brook View, I have never seen my father happier in recent years and I know he is being kept safe and being well cared for.

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Review from A K (Resident / Service User) published on 7 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent conditions and an enjoyable place to live.

Reply from Elaine Farrer, Operations Director at Brook View

Thank you for your review and likelihood to recommend the home. We aim to please each of our residents with food prepared by our highly skilled chefs using the freshest and locally sourced ingredients. We are sorry to hear that on this occasion, the food was not to your liking. We will always try...  

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Review from F W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are helpful, friendly and caring. There are rarely agency staff. Whilst most of the activities are not of interest to my mother, she has enjoyed the outings she has been on. The staff all keep my mother aware of activities but respect her desire not to participate.

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Review from K O (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The standard of care and attention in Brook View are outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, at every level, to provide the best 'home from home' experience as possible. We are truly grateful as a family.

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Review from C G (Resident / Service User) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The attendance of all is excellent. The staff are very helpful. Care is excellent.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care Mum receives is second to none. The day I came to Brook View to look around it was such a breath of fresh air and a tremendous relief to be greeted by such a lovely, caring, approachable, friendly and professional team of people. Everyone takes time to listen, understand and get to know each resident and its the same for the family support too. Everyone goes the extra mile to accommodate. I said to Mum that if I needed to be cared for, that Brook View is exactly where I would want to be. There is a variety of daily activities and the food is lovely.

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Review from W H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is very happy in Brook View. She has been here over a year now and all the staff are very kind.

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Review from Ann G (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My step-mother became a resident here several months ago. As I live in Canada we were unable to visit until only recently. In the meantime, we have been in touch by phone. It has been a relief to see how well she has been taken care of and a pleasure to meet all the staff. They are all polite, caring and friendly.

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Review from P G (Wife of Resident) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came with my husband to stay for a week in a double room. His visit is for 2 weeks.

(Helping him with familiarisation was vital to feel I could leave him for my respite break for the next week) It has been a wonderful opportunity for me and I know he will be left in very good care. The atmosphere, staff, facilities and food have made it a good experience.

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Review from Lindsey H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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As visitors, we have always been made very welcome and treated as if we were more important than anyone else, yet we can appreciate the staff are very busy.

This home is always a very pleasant place to be. We are impressed by the quality of the detail in everything. The staff are friendly and accommodating without exception.

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Review from Lynn G (Friend of Resident) published on 9 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is more like a hotel than a care home. We came to visit our neighbour twice during his stay and also attended 2 social events with him. Everything was excellent. The home is spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated with lovely floral arrangements. The food was first class, great choice, well cooked and presented.

The events (quizzes and pantomime) were well organised and most enjoyable. All the staff we encountered were friendly. Efficient and so caring. Top marks all round.

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Review from Tim W (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mother was at Brook View for 5 years. Whenever I visited her, she was invariably complimentary about those looking after her, and would always mention how lucky she was to be living there. She was always keen to be active and helpful as far as she could, and a really positive aspect of her stay was that the staff would let her, when it was possible, In her last few months when she needed full nursing care, the nursing staff were always helpful, caring and professional.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 05 April 2019
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  • Well-ledGood
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News (4) & Events (0)

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  • 09 Jul 2026

    More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...

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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd

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Meet the Team (2)

Lauren Steele
Lauren SteeleJob Title:Home Manager

Lauren leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

Naomi Gordon
Naomi GordonJob Title:Clinical Lead

Naomi is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

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