The Fernes
The Fernes is a residential care home in Fareham, Hampshire (PO15 5NZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Fernes
The Fernes is a residential care home in Fareham. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available. We aim to run a household rather than a facility. Residents bring their own furniture and photographs, keep the routines they have always had and decide for themselves how much they want to be part of what is going on. Nobody is marched off to an activity they have not chosen. When somebody moves in we spend real time on their history and preferences, from what time they wake and how they take their tea to the work they did and the people who matter to them. It is written down so that everybody working here knows it, because care that changes with whoever is on shift is not care we would accept for our own families. Dementia support rests on familiarity and pace. We keep staffing as consistent as we can, avoid unnecessary change and work out what settles a particular resident, since it is rarely the same for two people. For residents with physical disabilities we look at equipment and at how the building is arranged so that independence is protected where it can be. Meals are cooked on the premises and residents have a genuine say in the menu. Visitors are welcome through the day. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round whenever suits you.
Care provided at The Fernes
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Fernes
Where is The Fernes located?
The Fernes is a residential care home in Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5NZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Fernes provide?
The Fernes is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Fernes's CQC rating?
The Fernes is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Fernes provide dementia care?
Yes. The Fernes supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Fernes offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Fernes offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Fernes
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Fernes 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. The Fernes 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. The Fernes 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?
Yes. Yes. The Fernes supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 East
The Fernes has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Fernes. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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