England

Rated:GoodResidential

Fairlawn

St Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HB

01202877277

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 January 2021

Provider

Care South

Beds

64 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 2 are lower.

26 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementSept 2019
GoodJan 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Care South, which runs 14 care homes in England: 14 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a residential care home in Dorset, providing support for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what CQC observed at its most recent inspection.

Fairlawn provides residential care and support to older people, including those living with dementia, accommodating up to 60 residents. At the time of inspection, 55 people were living at the home.

Staffing levels have improved significantly, with a focus on recruitment and retention. People, their relatives, and staff confirmed this positive change. A new manager has joined the team and works well with existing staff, with both the manager and deputy manager receiving confidence from those at the home.

Infection control procedures have been put in place and enhanced to help keep people safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists en-suite rooms, a hair salon, landscaped and courtyard gardens, with shared lounges and dining areas.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH22 9HB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 January 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 January 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 September 2019: Good
CaringPublished 10 September 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 September 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Fairlawn's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fairlawn, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fairlawn, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Fairlawn's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees