Heathland House

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9LZ

01202078127

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Ferndown Care Limited

Beds

73 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ferndown Care Limited 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 Heathland House

Heathland House is a 73-bed residential care home located on Wimborne Road East in Ferndown, Dorset. The home is operated by Ferndown Care Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. As a larger facility, it offers scope for serving residents with varied care needs across multiple specialisms. Its Ferndown location places it within easy reach of local amenities and healthcare services in the South West.

The home accepts residents requiring long-term residential care and supports those with complex needs including sensory loss and mobility challenges. Prospective residents and their families should contact the home directly to discuss specific care requirements and current availability.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes 59 en-suite bedrooms and seven care suites with a lounge, kitchenette and en-suite wet room.
Shared facilities include lounges, a private dining room, café-bar, cinema, hair and beauty salon and landscaped gardens.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Heathland House, 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 Heathland House, 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 Heathland House'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