Ferndown Manor Care Home – Care UK
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds75
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-03-08
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often mention how staff greet them warmly and remember their names. The coffee bar and lounges give families comfortable spaces to spend time together. Many relatives say they feel welcome to visit whenever they want, and staff happily accommodate last-minute requests.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-03-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering training, care planning, healthcare access, and food quality. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, meaning the home is expected to demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in this area. The published summary does not record specific details about dementia training content, GP visit frequency, how care plans are structured, or what the food offer looks like day to day. The Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with what they saw, but the level of detail available to families is limited.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. This rating requires inspectors to observe or gather evidence that staff treat residents as individuals, address them respectfully, and respond to emotional as well as physical needs. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or family quotes from this inspection. The absence of reproduced quotes or specific scenes does not mean they did not occur; it reflects the level of detail available in the published version of the report.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life care. Ferndown Manor supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, which means the activity and engagement offer needs to be genuinely varied and adaptable. The published summary does not describe specific activities, how the programme is tailored to individual residents, or how end-of-life wishes are documented and acted upon. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied, but the detail families need to picture daily life is not available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains at this inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Sara Anne Muslin, is in post, and Ms Rachel Louise Harvey is the nominated individual for the provider, Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. The published summary does not record specific details about management visibility, staff culture, incident governance, or how the home listens to and acts on feedback from residents and families. The turnaround from Requires Improvement is the most meaningful piece of evidence available here.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or mental health conditions. They have experience supporting people with different types of dementia. Staff work with residents who have dementia to keep them engaged through activities and social interaction. The regular visits from community groups seem to bring particular enjoyment to residents living with dementia. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ferndown Manor improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful turnaround. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich direct evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how staff greet them warmly and remember their names. The coffee bar and lounges give families comfortable spaces to spend time together. Many relatives say they feel welcome to visit whenever they want, and staff happily accommodate last-minute requests.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as approachable and ready to help with practical questions. Families value being able to speak directly with carers about their loved ones. While there have been concerns raised about communication from management and care oversight that families should explore, many visitors speak positively about the day-to-day care their relatives receive.
How it sits against good practice
With its strong community connections and varied activity programme, Ferndown Manor offers more than just care — it maintains links with the wider world.
Worth a visit
Ferndown Manor, at 110 Golf Links Road in Ferndown, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when assessed on 27 February 2023. Crucially, this is an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which means inspectors saw meaningful progress rather than a home simply maintaining a historic standard. The home is run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd, a large national provider, and has a named registered manager in post, which is a basic but important marker of stability. The main limitation here is practical rather than critical: the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded on the day. That means this report cannot tell you whether your parent will be greeted warmly by name, what the food is like at lunchtime, or how many staff are on the dementia unit at night. Those questions matter enormously, and the inspection findings alone cannot answer them. On a visit, ask the manager to walk you through what changed since the Requires Improvement rating, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and spend time in a communal space to observe how staff interact with residents when they think no one is watching.
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In Their Own Words
How Ferndown Manor Care Home – Care UK describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where community visitors bring joy to residents every week
Nursing home in Ferndown: True Peace of Mind
Ferndown Manor in Ferndown has built something special — a care home where local Guide Dogs, children's groups, and volunteers are regular visitors. Families describe staff who genuinely enjoy chatting with relatives and make time for questions. The home supports adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or mental health conditions. They have experience supporting people with different types of dementia.
Staff work with residents who have dementia to keep them engaged through activities and social interaction. The regular visits from community groups seem to bring particular enjoyment to residents living with dementia.
“With its strong community connections and varied activity programme, Ferndown Manor offers more than just care — it maintains links with the wider world.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ferndown Manor improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful turnaround. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich direct evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how staff greet them warmly and remember their names. The coffee bar and lounges give families comfortable spaces to spend time together. Many relatives say they feel welcome to visit whenever they want, and staff happily accommodate last-minute requests.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as approachable and ready to help with practical questions. Families value being able to speak directly with carers about their loved ones. While there have been concerns raised about communication from management and care oversight that families should explore, many visitors speak positively about the day-to-day care their relatives receive.
How it sits against good practice
With its strong community connections and varied activity programme, Ferndown Manor offers more than just care — it maintains links with the wider world.
Worth a visit
Ferndown Manor, at 110 Golf Links Road in Ferndown, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when assessed on 27 February 2023. Crucially, this is an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which means inspectors saw meaningful progress rather than a home simply maintaining a historic standard. The home is run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd, a large national provider, and has a named registered manager in post, which is a basic but important marker of stability. The main limitation here is practical rather than critical: the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded on the day. That means this report cannot tell you whether your parent will be greeted warmly by name, what the food is like at lunchtime, or how many staff are on the dementia unit at night. Those questions matter enormously, and the inspection findings alone cannot answer them. On a visit, ask the manager to walk you through what changed since the Requires Improvement rating, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and spend time in a communal space to observe how staff interact with residents when they think no one is watching.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ferndown Manor Care Home – Care UK measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ferndown Manor Care Home – Care UK describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where community visitors bring joy to residents every week
Nursing home in Ferndown: True Peace of Mind
Ferndown Manor in Ferndown has built something special — a care home where local Guide Dogs, children's groups, and volunteers are regular visitors. Families describe staff who genuinely enjoy chatting with relatives and make time for questions. The home supports adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or mental health conditions. They have experience supporting people with different types of dementia.
Staff work with residents who have dementia to keep them engaged through activities and social interaction. The regular visits from community groups seem to bring particular enjoyment to residents living with dementia.
Management & ethos
Staff come across as approachable and ready to help with practical questions. Families value being able to speak directly with carers about their loved ones. While there have been concerns raised about communication from management and care oversight that families should explore, many visitors speak positively about the day-to-day care their relatives receive.
The home & environment
The building feels bright and spacious, with clean communal areas that families appreciate. Residents can enjoy the garden when weather permits. The dedicated coffee bar has become a popular spot for relatives to catch up with each other and with staff.
“With its strong community connections and varied activity programme, Ferndown Manor offers more than just care — it maintains links with the wider world.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
