Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees for respite stays.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
Parking on-site
Ferndown Manor has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ferndown Manor has 147 reviews.
Review from Z A (Friend of Resident) published on 19 February 2025
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so pleased to hear that you find our home spacious, clean, and welcoming, and that you've had positive interactions with our staff. We always strive to maintain a comfortable and pleasant environment for both residents and their families.We appreciate your feedback regarding the visitor seating arrangements. We understand how important it is to have comfortable and accessible seating during visits. Your suggestion to review the room layout to better accommodate visitors will be considered as we continue to improve the experience for everyone. Thank you again for your valuable input. We are committed to making sure both residents and their families feel at home and well-supported, and we will work on making any necessary improvements to enhance your visiting experience. Best wishes.
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Review from S S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 February 2025
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Many thanks for taking the time to complete this review for Ferndown Manor. We are so pleased to receive these comments and indeed your previously communicated words regarding your Mother-in -law's care since moving to the home. We strive every day to make our residents lives as fulfilled as possible and it is lovely for our hardworking team to receive this deserved recognition. Kind regards from the whole Team at Ferndown Manor.
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Review from Louise B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 December 2024
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Thank you for your comments which are greatly appreciated by the whole team, especially those who helped care for your Mother during her respite stays at Ferndown Manor.
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Review from Kay S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback for Ferndown Manor, your feedback will be greatly appreciated by the team. I am pleased to read that you have found the staff to be caring and kind towards your mum and that you feel she is looked after well. This is of the upmost importance to us.I would also like to thank you for making us aware that your mum would like to be able to have more time speaking with the staff, we have taken this feedback on board, and we will ensure this is improved and the staff can spend more dedicated time with your mum. Thank you once again for taking the time to leave feedback. Best wishes
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Review from Alison F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2024
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Thanks for this lovely review. After her many visits 'testing us out !'....it has been our pleasure having your fabulous Mum make Ferndown Manor her home. She has certainly livened things up and brought many laughs to the home as well as brightened up our garden with her own colourful terrace...and colourful personality!
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Firstly, I would like to start by thanking you for leaving feedback for Ferndown Manor. I am pleased to read you have been generally happy with the care provided to your dad and that you feel the staff take time to get to know him. This feedback will be greatly appreciated by the team. I would to thank you for raising your concerns about the inconsistencies in the activities provided. I would like to reassure we will take this feedback on board and we will review the activities schedule. To us, it's very important and we want to ensure we are providing consistent activities as it's important for the residents. We will also review the facilities of the home in the coming weeks and look to make improvements where needed. I am pleased you mostly feel positive about the home and once again thank you for your lovely feedback and the concerns you have raised. I hope you will soon see the improvements where needed. Best wishes.
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Review from Margaret T (Wife of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Many thanks for your lovely comments. It was lovely having your husband with us and he certainly did settle in at Ferndown Manor, not at all concerned when his stay was extended to allow you time to get back on your feet. We hope to see you both again soon. The Ferndown Manor team.
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Review from G L (Son of Resident) published on 3 November 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to comment on your Mum's stay at Ferndown Manor, she did say she enjoyed her stay and might return on another occasion for a break, we look forward to welcoming her again! The Ferndown Manor Team.
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Review from J D (Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Thank you for your comments. We are so pleased you chose to make your home here at Ferndown Manor....from the whole team.
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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Thanks for your words. Your Mum is much loved by the care team and glad to hear we all try to help not just with Mum but also support you through her care journey. The team at Ferndown Manor.
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Thank you for your lovely words. We were so sorry to lose your Mum this year. She used to like a good chat about her life and the places she'd lived. We and the residents miss you and doggies visiting very much too! The Ferndown Manor team.
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Review from B L (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 October 2024
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Review from Brian W (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 11 July 2024
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Thanks for your words. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Ferndown Manor...you'd be welcome back anytime! Best regards from the whole team.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2024
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Review from P W (Wife of Resident) published on 13 June 2024
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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experiences at Ferndown Manor since your association began. As you know we rightly set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased that you feel we have lived up to your expectations in looking after your Mum all these years. Your Mum has been a favourite and friend of many over this time and it has been and continues to be, our pleasure having her at the home.
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Review from D A (Partner of Resident) published on 28 March 2024
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Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Ferndown Manor and for your kind comments regarding our nursing team and the high standard of care provided for your partner during his recent respite stay. We apologise for the inconvenience with the TV not working correctly and we are pleased to confirm we are currently in the process of purchasing new smart TVs to replace the existing ones. We hope that this will enhance your partners experience at Ferndown Manor should he stay with us again.
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Review from P M (Friend of Resident) published on 26 March 2024
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Thank you for your kind words which are much appreciated by our team at Ferndown Manor. It was our pleasure to look after such a lovely lady and provide the love and care required as she reached the end of her journey. It was also a pleasure to witness the dedication and love you also showed towards your friend. Thank you again for taking the time to review Ferndown Manor.
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Review from Vicki C (Niece of Resident) published on 17 January 2024
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Hi Vicki, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your Aunts and your experience over the years at Ferndown Manor.
It was our pleasure to have her call Ferndown Manor home for all these years.
A formidable character, she is missed by all the team but will always be fondly remembered.
Thank you for your kind words as always.
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Review from Ashley A (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2024
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Hi Ashley, It was wonderful to see the improvement in your Dad's condition during his time at Ferndown Manor. As we all said, it was a positive and hopeful time for the staff and your family to see him engaged and enjoying life and experiencing some quality time once more.
Thank you for your support and comments for the team which we all appreciated.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10 for Ferndown Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.749 for Ferndown Manor is calculated as follows: ( (394 Excellents x 5) + (104 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 510 Ratings = 4.749
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ferndown Manor is based on 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: Home Manager
I joined Ferndown Manor in 2021. Before I joined Care UK I worked as a Home Manager for several care homes and before that, I worked as a District Nurse Manager for 20 years.
I decided to join Care UK as the company was highly recommended and its values reflect how care should be delivered and how I would want to be cared for.
In my role as Home Manager, I want to ensure the home remains a happy, safe place where residents thrive, and the team is proud to work. I want to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. To succeed in this role, you need to be a good listener, be empathetic, have strong leadership skills, and be a good role model.
Walking around the home first thing in the morning is my favourite part of my job as it gives me an opportunity to greet every member of staff and residents. I also love to see the atmosphere when residents are enjoying positive participation in fulfilling activities.
My biggest professional challenge so far has been taking home from an Inadequate CQC rating to a Good.