Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset (BH22 0EN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset, caring for older people. We do one thing and we try to do it properly. Residential care for older people who can no longer manage at home, in a house where the day belongs to the people living in it. Nobody is woken to suit a rota. Meals are unhurried and worth turning up for. Help with washing and dressing is given in a way that protects a person's dignity, which in practice means asking before acting, explaining what we are doing, and leaving people to do for themselves whatever they still can. We also take seriously the parts of the day that are not care tasks at all. Company when it is wanted and solitude when it is not. Visitors welcomed at hours that suit them rather than us. Fresh air and a change of scene when the weather allows. Conversations that have nothing to do with anybody's health. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit before deciding anything.

Care provided at Chestnut Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Chestnut Lodge

Where is Chestnut Lodge located?

Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Chestnut Lodge provide?

Chestnut Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Chestnut Lodge's CQC rating?

Chestnut Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Chestnut Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Chestnut Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Chestnut Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Chestnut Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Chestnut Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Chestnut Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Chestnut Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Chestnut Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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