
The care my Father has received at Fordingbridge Care Home has been fantasticKelly B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The care my Father has received at Fordingbridge Care Home has been fantasticKelly B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



A modern, purpose-built dementia care home located just outside the centre of Fordingbridge, and easily accessible from nearby Ringwood, Salisbury, and surrounding areas.
Designed in conjunction with dementia care experts Sterling University, it embraces modern thinking in nursing care, environment, comfort, security and stimulation.
Care Provided by Fordingbridge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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
*these prices are only a guideline and are subject to an individual assessment and are excluding funded nursing care which we will apply for if your relative has nursing needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fordingbridge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fordingbridge Care Home 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
- Allegra Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Knowles(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- There is no restriction on visiting but if you are planning on visiting early or late please let them know so that they can ensure your loved one is expecting you and ready for your visit
Parking
- Parking is available to the front of Fordingbridge Care Home and to the side.
Fordingbridge Care Home Reviews (24)
Fordingbridge Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.664) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fordingbridge Care Home has 24 reviews.
The standard of care my husband receives is excellent. He’s always treated with compassion and respect. He’s lived here for 3 years now, and both I and my husband receive great support. I visit twice a week and speak to his nurse every single day, and he lets me know what kind of a day my husband has had. Personally, I think all the staff from reception, laundry, carers, activity, nurses and management are all just great at what they do. I have total admiration for them.
Thank you for your comprehensive and considered review. Given your indepth knowledge of the Home, your supportive comments regarding our colleagues are highly valued. Thank you.
My mum has settled in very well, initially, I didn't think that anyone could care for her as well as me.
I was wrong! The care and attention are second to none, I would highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. Allowing others to care for your Mum is not an easy decision, we absolutely understand. So it's very humbling to receive your review, thank you.
From the moment my Mum was admitted to Fordingbridge Care Home, I regretted our decision. I accept that with Covid rife in the country it is a difficult time for care home managers but the lack of compassion shown by all of the staff was quite simply unbelievable. The argumentative receptionist thought she was talking to a two-year-old and the lack of flexibility was a disgrace. On the day my Mum passed I had specifically asked staff to call one of the brothers and not speak to my Father who was alone. This was totally ignored and Dad was left alone with his grief having been called. At no point did anyone in the home offer any condolences and when I came to collect Mum's bagged up belongings I was treated like a leper. Shouted at by the receptionist to stay outside and then again for talking to the only member of the team, a young carer, who dared to offer her condolences! Avoid this place like the plague. Awful!
At this time...
Fordingbridge Nursing home was able to care for her and keep her reasonably content, despite her challenging behaviour.
Three previous homes gave notice to my mother because they could not cope with fairly typical behaviour for someone in the later stages of dementia. Although they gave dementia as one of the things they specialised in and had assessed her before they took her, in practice, they could cope only with memory loss in a quiet, non-aggressive person.
Fordingbridge Nursing Home gives its residents as much freedom as possible, within a secure, well-staffed setting. Residents can eat and sleep when they like, walk around freely, have snacks when they want one, make a noise if they want to, etc.
The staff were well trained and professional and clearly very fond of their residents.
The management was efficient and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 March 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (23) & Events (1)
- 26 May 2026
Fordingbridge Care Home residents, visitors, and staff enjoyed a wonderful day on Saturday at their Easter Fete. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance, delighting everyone with plenty of dancing...
- 26 May 2026
At Fordingbridge Care Home, the team always like to recognise and reward employees who go above and beyond for both residents and colleagues. April’s winner was Febin Thomas, one of...
- 26 May 2026
At Fordingbridge Care Home, the team have fully embraced the Allegra Care Household Model, encouraging residents to continue taking part in the everyday activities they enjoyed at home. Whether it...
- 05 Sep 2026Organiser: Fordingbridge Care Home
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Meet the Team (2)

Most notably, Samantha served as the CQC Registered Manager at Contemplation Homes for nearly four years, where she successfully led the home through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During her tenure, she achieved and maintained high occupancy levels, strengthened recruitment and retention, and built a strong, person-centred care culture.
Samantha’s background also includes leadership roles with Care UK, Colten Care and Bupa. She is known for her strong clinical judgement, excellent organisational skills, and commitment to delivering high standards of care. Her calm, approachable manner and wealth of experience make her a fantastic addition to the team.Samantha enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves shopping and evenings at the theatre. She is a PADI Open Water Diver and enjoys travelling.

After working for 14 years as a renal nurse specialist, Jacqui changed her career to be around more for her young children. Her wide-ranging experience since then encompasses a number of rewarding positions across a variety of sectors, including team leader for Jobsite; Southern Team manager for Westfield Health; management for a specialist lender helping people rebuild their credit profile and, most recently, moving into the elderly care sector with Barchester, for whom she worked in community awareness and fundraising.
Now, as Regional Relationship Liaison Manager for Allegra Care, she brings her diverse portfolio of skills to the task of supporting the homes and helping the company develop its profile in the elderly care sector.
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