
Chestnut Lodge
Residential Care
14 October 2025
Mrs Jane Travers
12 beds
About Chestnut Lodge
Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home in Dorset, providing support to older people. The findings below set out what CQC observed on inspection.
Chestnut Lodge is a care home providing support to older people. The CQC found the service was performing well and meeting expectations, with an overall rating of Good. Inspectors found staff treated people as individuals, managed risks well and kept people safe, with enough skilled staff and good medicines management.
People and relatives spoke overwhelmingly positively, describing a homely, family-like atmosphere where they felt safe and involved in decisions about their care. Leaders were found to be visible and supportive, with a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement across the home.
Source: CQC assessment, 14 October 2025
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Location
43 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0EN

Chestnut Lodge
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 14 October 2025
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