Clarence House

Clarence House is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset (BH22 8JF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Clarence House

We are a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset, providing a home for older people who need support with everyday life, including people living with dementia. We also take respite bookings, either planned ahead so a family carer can have a proper break or arranged more quickly when somebody needs care for a period. Moving into a care home is a considerable change, and the first weeks matter more than anything that comes later. We spend them learning how somebody has always done things. When they like to wake and go to bed, what they will eat and what they will not touch, whether they want company or their own space, what they used to do for work or for pleasure. Care that ignores all that may be safe enough, but it will not feel like living anywhere. For people living with dementia the steadiness of the day does much of the work. Familiar faces, an unhurried pace and staff who can read what a person is telling them when the words have become hard to find. That kind of understanding only comes from knowing somebody well, which is why keeping our team together matters so much. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome here and we would always rather you visited than relied on a description. Please contact us and we will arrange a time for you to come and look round.

Care provided at Clarence House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Clarence House

Where is Clarence House located?

Clarence House is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8JF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Clarence House provide?

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

What is Clarence House's CQC rating?

Clarence House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Clarence House provide dementia care?

Yes. Clarence House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Clarence House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Clarence House

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

Yes. Clarence House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Clarence House 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. Clarence House 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. Clarence House 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

Clarence House 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 Clarence House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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