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Ferndown Nursing Home
9 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown, BH22 8JG — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Ferndown Nursing Home was rated
Rating published 19/08/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 29 bedsRegistered capacity
- DorsetCouncil for care funding
- 01202 875909Care home's own number
- Care UKOperator
- 3rd February 2011Registered since
- Mrs Claire Louise Hughes & Mr Gary Douglas John Hughes, BH22 8JGRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Ferndown Nursing Home
Located in Ferndown, Dorset, Ferndown Nursing Home provides Nursing and Respite care, run by Care UK.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Medication support
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Ferndown Nursing Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ferndown Nursing Home "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2026.
What types of care does Ferndown Nursing Home provide?
Ferndown Nursing Home provides Nursing and Respite care.
How many beds does Ferndown Nursing Home have?
Ferndown Nursing Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 29 beds.
Does Ferndown Nursing Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is not something Ferndown Nursing Home currently offers.
Which local authority does Ferndown Nursing Home come under?
Ferndown Nursing Home comes under Dorset, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.