Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lodge is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4QD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lodge is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia, and offer respite stays for shorter periods of nursing care. Having nurses on site means health needs can be met here as they change, so people do not have to move on at the point when familiar surroundings matter most. We manage long term conditions, provide wound and continence care, and offer end of life care with dignity and as little disruption as possible. Alongside the nursing, we work hard to keep daily life ordinary. Residents decide when to get up, where to spend their time, what they eat and how much company they want. Meals are cooked on the premises and we pay attention to what people actually enjoy rather than what is simplest to serve. Our dementia care rests on knowing people. We learn about a person's history, work, music and habits so that reassurance comes in a form they recognise, and we keep the pace unhurried and the surroundings calm. Families are welcome through the day and we keep relatives closely informed, particularly when health needs change. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please contact us if you would like to come and see the home.
Care provided at Fern Brook Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fern Brook Lodge
Where is Fern Brook Lodge located?
Fern Brook Lodge is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fern Brook Lodge provide?
Fern Brook Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fern Brook Lodge's CQC rating?
Fern Brook Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fern Brook Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Fern Brook Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fern Brook Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fern Brook Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fern Brook Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fern Brook Lodge 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?
Yes. Yes. Fern Brook Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Fern Brook 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?
Yes. Yes. Fern Brook Lodge 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 West
Fern Brook 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Fern Brook Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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