
The staff are very approachable, helpful and kind. Always on hand, and my mum is well looked afterDarren B(Son of Resident/Service User)



The staff are very approachable, helpful and kind. Always on hand, and my mum is well looked afterDarren B(Son of Resident/Service User)



Ferndown Manor is a purpose-built care home, offering permanent and respite residential, nursing and dementia care in luxurious surroundings.
Located in Dorset, each of the home’s bedrooms are en-suite and individually styled. Residents are encouraged to live fulfilled lives with premium facilities including a cinema, hair salon and café. Residents living with dementia can relax in the dedicated Namaste room and outside there are beautiful, landscaped gardens.
The experienced Ferndown team get...
Care Provided by Ferndown Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 75 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees for respite stays.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ferndown Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ferndown Manor 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sara Muslin(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)
Parking
- Parking on-site
Ferndown Manor Reviews (178)
Ferndown Manor has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ferndown Manor has 178 reviews.
I cannot say thanks enough to the staff that looked after my grandmother. At first, it was very difficult for her, but with the kindness, help, care and love from the team here, she began to relax and enjoy her time here; the activities, the company and the friendships she made. She had one particular carer that she took to very well. So thank you all for what you did for her and an extra special hugs and thanks to the carer my gran bonded with. On behalf of the family, thank you.
I had the opportunity of seeing at close hand exactly what happens during a 24 hour day as I spent many weekends staying in the home. I witnessed at first hand how professional, compassionate and well-managed the staff were, Emergencies were dealt with in a calm but effective manner and my father's needs were supported 24/7 despite the pressures and demands made on hard-working but clearly passionate people.
My dad was admitted to Ferndown Manor in December 2019 to spend his last few weeks. However, such was the care, compassion and love shown by the staff, my dad made a recovery and was able to enjoy another two and a quarter years of life. Apart from the excellent care, during his time at the home, my dad loved the activities that were laid on including dancing with the help of a carer, holding a live owl, taking part in the armistice celebrations and lots more. I regularly took dad out for trips to the shops and rides in the car and he was always welcomed back with open arms by the staff and other residents who always took an interest. My dad also enjoyed spending time sitting by the reception desk, chatting to the receptionists about what was going on, as if he was still in his old office. Most importantly, my dad never lost his dignity at any moment. In summary, I highly recommend Ferndown Manor and would not hesitate to recommend this home.
Both my parents with differing medical conditions have spent the past two weeks in Ferndown Manor on a respite contract, which we will now make permanent due to their care needs. I can highly recommend all aspects of Ferndown Manor but the overwhelming one is the level of care and compassion they receive from the management team and all the lovely staff, and the level of great communication we receive as family members.
Superficially Ferndown Manor is excellent. The staff are very friendly to visiting family. The Home is cleaned and maintained to an impeccable standard.
However, my Grandmother did not receive the personal care that was agreed that she required during her pre-admission assessment. She was very anxious not to trouble the carers because they were so busy. Family members repeatedly asked for assistance to be offered to her, but this was not done within a reasonable length of time. As a result, my Grandmother became increasingly distressed and came home early.
I appreciate that Covid-19 has added significant pressure to the healthcare sector. However, as a former Health Care Assistant of over 8 years who worked in a high-end care home, I would not consider Ferndown Manor to be a 'luxury' care home. I agree with the CQC's current assessment that Ferndown Manor "Requires Improvement".
Thank you for your feedback and for the positive scores around the cleanliness and facilities we offer at Ferndown Manor. We always strive to provide the very best care for residents and we are sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations on this occasion. Your feedback is...
He came to Ferndown Manor just over two weeks ago after a 14-week stay in hospital. His care has been first class. It's a pity Ferndown Manor staff didn't work in the hospital, as his care would have been far superior to that which he received. A big thumbs up to all the staff at Ferndown Manor.
Excellent services, friendly staff.
My husband entered Ferndown Manor from the hospital for end of life care in the final steps of Parkinson's Disease. He was treated with gentle, loving care by all the staff and kept spotlessly clean and comfortable. When the family and I visited, we were treated with great kindness and sensitivity. We could not have asked for better treatment for the end of his life.
My mother has benefitted from the excellent facilities and professional, pleasant care staff at Ferndown Manor. I would have no hesitation in recommending attending Ferndown Manor for either respite care or moving in as a permanent resident. The care team have breathed my mother as an individual, tailoring her care to her specific needs.
I feel restored after respite care here and its connection to everyday life and how better to manage it. I am no longer anxious every day about problems and I have developed a strong feeling about how to cope with everyday things. Importantly, I am realistic about what I can do and am more respectful of my age and the limitations it presents.
My 89-year-old mother was in need of urgent respite care after my father was unexpectantly admitted to the hospital. Her mobility had been limited to a wheelchair. The staff at Ferndown Manor responded fantastically and care arrangements were made extremely quickly. We were able to visit the modern, exceptionally clean and comfortable Home at Ferndown Manor and the General, Business and Clinical Managers were very attentive to mum’s needs – planning her care with detail and purpose. Throughout her stay, the staff were kind and focused on mum’s needs and, as we had hoped, rehabilitated her to walking with a frame when she was strong enough to manage. She enjoyed her stay of two months, for which we are very grateful.
My elderly parents moved into Ferndown Manor for a 14 week period following a substantial leak in their bungalow. This was a very upsetting and stressful time for them. From day one, they were welcomed into the home and have been cared for in an excellent manner. They were lucky to be able to stay together in a lovely large twin bedded room with an ensuite and lounge area. During their stay, they have has a few health issues. These were dealt with quickly and efficiently. All the staff are doing a wonderful job.
From our initial contact with Ferndown Manor, we were made to feel very welcome and from then on, the care and communication from all the team was exemplary. Sadly my mother-in-law passed away in their care and at all times to this moment, we were treated with the utmost care. I cannot recommend the care home highly enough and cannot thank them all enough.
Mum was admitted to Ferndown Manor very quickly after being discharged from hospital. Mum was unable to manage at home on her own. I rang Ferndown and they had a room available. I couldn't have found a better care home in my mind. The staff went above and beyond to make Mum's last few days as good as possible (only 2 weeks) before she passed away. Excellent all round. Mum never experienced any activities.
Difficult to say as the home has been closed to visitors for some time due to both lockdown and infection, and my sister and myself are not on a website so cannot do Zoom. Have had one to tone phone talks which have been very helpful, though at times confusing. Feel sister is well looked after, staff are caring and always cheerful, and if there is any change in sisters condition, myself and other members of the family are informed promptly. Feel sister is safe, warm and well card for.
Having spent a great deal of time in the home with my wife, I experienced firsthand all the activities. The nurses and carers are angels without a doubt. The chef must have come from The Savoy. I live in hope that I will find a cobweb somewhere in the home so that I can have something to complain about.
In these current very challenging times, we continue to be humbled by the love, care and compassion shown to our mum. The care staff are amazing and the care shown to our mum is exemplary. We cannot speak highly enough of all the staff at the home. We know that mum couldn't be living in a better place and we are truly grateful.
My mother left the hospital in August 2020 and was admitted to Ferndown Manor with many health issues including bad delirium. Within 2-weeks with the constant support and care shown to her by all the wonderful nurses and other staff, her delirium disappeared and I began to see my dear mum return to her normal, happy and friendly self. She began to love living there and constantly told me how happy she was. Unfortunately, she passed away just after Christmas. Her end was extremely peaceful, and my husband and I were at her bedside with two of her wonderful carers and nurses. I'll never forget the quality of care shown to Mum and us at all times, which has helped us so much in coming to terms with losing her. Thank you again, Ferndown Manor.
Excellent care home.
Fantastic care and love, support, shown towards my father, nothing was too much trouble.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I joined Ferndown Manor in 2021. Before I joined Care UK I worked as a Home Manager for several care homes, and before that, I worked as a District Nurse Manager for 20 years.
I decided to join Care UK as the company was highly recommended and its values reflect how care should be delivered and how I would want to be cared for.
In my role as Home Manager, I want to ensure the home remains a happy, safe place where residents thrive, and the team is proud to work. I want to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. To succeed in this role, you need to be a good listener, be empathetic, have strong leadership skills, and be a good role model.
Walking around the home first thing in the morning is my favourite part of my job as it gives me an opportunity to greet every member of staff and residents. I also love to see the atmosphere when residents are enjoying positive participation in fulfilling activities.
My biggest professional challenge so far has been taking a home from an Inadequate CQC rating to Good.
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