Fernside

15 Turbary Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8AP

01202949325

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 October 2023

Provider

Tailored Transitions Ltd

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2018
GoodNov 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Tailored Transitions Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 1 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.

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 Fernside

Fernside is a residential care home in Dorset, offering support without nursing for adults aged 18 to 65 with complex medical, physical and learning needs. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Fernside is a small residential care home without nursing that supports up to 4 people aged 18-65 with complex medical, physical and learning needs. The home is located in a purpose-built bungalow with a large level access garden. At the time of inspection, the home was providing support to 4 people.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 November 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenSensory RoomCommunal LoungeDining RoomWheelchair Accessible

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH22 8AP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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 11 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 April 2018: Good
CaringPublished 12 April 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 April 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Fernside'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 Fernside, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fernside, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Fernside'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