Five Gables Care Home

268 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF

01202875130

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 February 2023

Provider

Paddington Care Ltd

Beds

13 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 1 is lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMay 2018
GoodFeb 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Paddington Care Ltd runs in England.

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 Five Gables Care Home

Five Gables Care Home is a small residential care home located on Station Road in West Moors, near Ferndown in Dorset. The home provides care for up to 13 residents and specialises in supporting older people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by Paddington Care Ltd.

The home was rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in February 2023. Being a smaller care home, it may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, though this should be considered alongside your family member's specific care needs and preferences.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsCommunal LoungeDining Room

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Five Gables Care Home, 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 Five Gables Care Home, 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 Five Gables Care Home'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