
The staff and facilities are some of the best I’ve seen in a care homeRoger S(Friend of Resident/Service User)

There is only one word to describe Fern Brook Lodge... OutstandingA B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The carers who look after Mums are always cheerful, friendly and patientA H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff and facilities are some of the best I’ve seen in a care homeRoger S(Friend of Resident/Service User)

There is only one word to describe Fern Brook Lodge... OutstandingA B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The carers who look after Mums are always cheerful, friendly and patientA H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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.
Residents...
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.
Residents are accommodated in spacious single rooms which have en-suite wet room facilities along with a telephone point, high bedside lights and a flat screen television.
There are plenty of communal areas, including quiet seating spaces where residents can relax in comfort. The home also has a number of cosy lounges and dining rooms, offering views over the home’s large gardens and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
The home aims to maintain and improve the quality of life of residents by creating a happy, friendly and secure environment, with facilities that are designed to encourage residents to interact with others and make them feel comfortable and 'at home'.
On-site services at Fern Brook Lodge include laundry and hairdressing and there is a wide variety of optional organised entertainment for residents, including beauty and music sessions, minibus trips to local places of interest, coffee mornings and arts and crafts mornings.
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
Contact Fern Brook Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fern Brook Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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)
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.
Totally brilliant care home, the whole family are delighted that my father in law is being taken care of so brilliantly and even he said himself it's an excellent choice, I'm very happy here. His room is lovely and overlooks our house across the fields. The staff are exceptional, very professional...
Totally brilliant care home, the whole family are delighted that my father in law is being taken care of so brilliantly and even he said himself it's an excellent choice, I'm very happy here. His room is lovely and overlooks our house across the fields. The staff are exceptional, very professional and make visiting a real pleasure. A special mention goes to all the staff and the maintenance man, all go above and beyond the call of duty with a really positive can do attitude, nothing is ever too much trouble and everything is beautifully taken care of. A special thank you to all the staff. A* highly recommended (from one big happy family).
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 March 2020Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (48) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Fern Brook Lodge.
Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Fern Brook Lodge.
Meet the Team (1)

“I have worked in the Health and Social Care sector since I was old enough to be employed, whilst continuing to study, develop and achieve the skills...
“I have worked in the Health and Social Care sector since I was old enough to be employed, whilst continuing to study, develop and achieve the skills and qualifications I have.
I began my career working with Care South as a Care Assistant and progressed to being Home Manager of Buxton House, and am now the Home Manager at Fern Brook Lodge. I initially began my journey at Buxton House and worked across the company in different locations – I am so glad to be back!
Ensuring every day is meaningful for the people we care for is what drives me and the team Fern Brook Lodge to give the best possible service.
We aim to support our residents and be involved in the care we provide to enhance their independence and confidence, knowing we can support them with our person-centred approach.
I am proud and fortunate to be part of a fun, professional and caring team who work above and beyond expectations consistently.”
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