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Fern Brook Lodge

Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QD
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The staff and facilities are some of the best I’ve seen in a care homeRoger S(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham
There is only one word to describe Fern Brook Lodge... OutstandingA B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham
The carers who look after Mums are always cheerful, friendly and patientA H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham

Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham, Dorset is a friendly, warm and welcoming residential home, where residents living with dementia are treated with dignity and respect. Individuals enjoy a safe, caring environment with all the home comforts and 24-hour specialist care from professionally trained staff.

Staff at Fern Brook Lodge pride themselves on providing the best possible care alongside relevant health and social care professionals tailored for individuals and their families.

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Care Provided by Fern Brook Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,395From £1,570
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,525From £1,650

Contact Fern Brook Lodge 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)

Tours

Remote Tours of Fern Brook LodgeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Virtual tours can be arranged by calling the Home Manager or Deputy Manager.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lauren Taylor (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (75)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)

Fern Brook Lodge Reviews (81)

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9.7

Fern Brook Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.729) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fern Brook Lodge has 81 reviews.

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Review from Fran B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 March 2020
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (48) & Events (0)

News
  • 28 Oct 2026

    Around 40 Dorset care home residents took to the pitch at AFC Bournemouth’s Performance Centre for a VIP football experience filled with goals, cheers and friendly competition. Residents and staff...

  • 14 Oct 2026

    A new community hub has opened in Gillingham, offering local groups, organisations and residents a free, welcoming space to meet, enjoy activities and socialise. Based within the grounds of Fern...

  • 25 Sep 2026

    Residential and care at home provider and registered charity, Care South, has shone a spotlight on the outstanding people behind its care services at its 17th annual Stars Awards. The...

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South

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Meet the Team (1)

Lauren Taylor
Lauren TaylorJob Title Home Manager

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