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Summerhill Residential Care Home
46 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0ER — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Summerhill Residential Care Home was rated
Rating published 11/12/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 15 bedsRegistered capacity
- DorsetCouncil for care funding
- 01202 870935Care home's own number
- Summerhill Care (Dorset) LimitedOperator
- 30th June 2025Registered since
- Summerhill Care (Dorset) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Summerhill Residential Care Home
Summerhill Residential Care Home is a Care Home in Ferndown, Dorset, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
Summerhill Residential Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2025. It is run by Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 15909333). It is the only care home Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Its current rating was inherited from the home's previous registration, which CQC does when a home changes provider. It reflects an inspection under the earlier owner until CQC inspects the home again.
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Disability support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Summerhill Residential Care Home? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Start in 24-48 hours
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Summerhill Residential Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Summerhill Residential Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2018.
What types of care does Summerhill Residential Care Home provide?
Summerhill Residential Care Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Summerhill Residential Care Home have?
Summerhill Residential Care Home is registered for 15 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Summerhill Residential Care Home?
Summerhill Residential Care Home is run by Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 15909333).
When was Summerhill Residential Care Home registered with CQC?
Summerhill Residential Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2025.
Who does Summerhill Residential Care Home care for?
CQC registers Summerhill Residential Care Home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does Summerhill Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Summerhill Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Summerhill Residential Care Home?
Summerhill Residential Care Home is in the Dorset council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Summerhill Residential Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Ferndown, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.