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Fairmile Grange

Royal Close, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2FR
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Fairmile Grange, Christchurch
Fairmile Grange, Christchurch
Fairmile Grange, Christchurch

Fairmile Grange is a purpose-built care home in Christchurch, Dorset, offering high-quality residential care, specialised dementia care, nursing care, and respite care.

Staff are friendly and experienced and care is tailored around the individual and their needs, with choice, respect and dignity at the centre of their care.

There is a wellbeing team that organises events and meaningful activities, such as quizzes games and trips out.

Pets are welcome.

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Care Provided by Fairmile Grange

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,450N/A

Contact Fairmile Grange to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Care home fees are a guide and may vary based on the room selected and an assessment to understand the level of care and support each resident will need.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Tours

Remote Tours of Fairmile GrangeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)Remote tours are available via your preferred video conference platform and is not limited to Zoom, Teams, Facetime, WhatsApp, Facetime. During the remote tour we will provide you with an immersive view of the home to include viewing a private bedroom and en suite wet room, all communal areas - to include lounges, dining rooms and cafes as well as a tour of our beautiful garden and outside space. **Weekend and evening remote tours can be arranged with prior notice**

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Jane Baxter (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2017
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 4

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)

Visiting

  • There is no restriction on visiting but if visiting early or late please can you call the home first so that they can ensure your loved one is ready for your visit

Parking

  • There is parking outside the front of the home and if the car park is full there is a hospital car park in close proximity, please note the hospital car park is not free.

Fairmile Grange Reviews (77)

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9.6

Fairmile Grange has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.648) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fairmile Grange has 77 reviews.

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Review from Karen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Lorna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Derek L (Husband of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Stephanie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 October 2025
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Requires improvement
  • CaringRequires improvement
  • EffectiveRequires improvement
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

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News (49) & Events (0)

News
  • 28 Oct 2026

    There were smiles all around as residents from Fairmile Grange welcomed the beautiful miniature horse, Bambi, from Linking Hearts. Bambi is four years old and it was her first visit...

  • 28 Oct 2026

    It’s the Little Things That Mean the Most… Sometimes, the smallest gestures create the most magical moments, and at Fairmile Grange there was one of those truly special occasions when...

  • 28 Oct 2026

    Fairmile Grange residents had a lovely trip to Nick’s Farm, where they were looked after so well and treated to a wonderful tour to visit of all the animals. Everyone...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Fairmile Grange

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Meet the Team (5)

Jane Baxter
Jane BaxterJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2025
Zoe
Zoe Job Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2023
Alana
Alana Job Title Clinical ManagerJoined 2026
Karen
Karen Job Title Admin ManagerJoined 2021
Jayne Lopez
Jayne LopezJob Title Regional Manager - Central & SouthJoined 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmile Grange

How much does Fairmile Grange cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,450 for residential care. Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Fairmile Grange registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Fairmile Grange have?

There are 80 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Fairmile Grange?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Fairmile Grange to the centre of Christchurch?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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