Fern Brook Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Welcome to Fern Brook Lodge, a beautifully renovated Care South home nestled in the heart of Gillingham, north Dorset. This exceptional care home specialises…
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Dementia care homes in Mere
There is 1 dementia care home in and around Mere on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,195 a week, while Dorset usually pays £1,156. The largest is Fern Brook Lodge Care Home, with 75 beds.
Average residential fee in Mere: £1,195/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Mere
| Dementia care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,195 |
| Dorset usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,156 |
| Largest | Fern Brook Lodge Care Home (75 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Mere
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Wiltshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Wiltshire data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Mere is about £1,195/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Mere
The average residential care home in Mere costs about £1,195/week, while Dorset’s published usual rate is around £1,156/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £39/week (≈ £2,028/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Mere
£1,195/wk
Dorset usual rate
£1,156/wk
Likely top-up gap
£39/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Dorset’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Mere on the map
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Care homes (1)
0 in Mere, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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What care costs in Mere
Residential (avg)
£1,195/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,195/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Wiltshire
The average house price in Wiltshire is £328,908, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £328,908
- Detached
- £519,308
- Semi-detached
- £328,456
- Terraced
- £264,866
- Flats & maisonettes
- £158,975
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Mere
Residential care homes
1 in MereDementia care homes
1 in MereRespite care
1 in MereFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
Mere is near 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 4 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Groundwater, River Cale, River Lodden, River Shreen and 4 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Mere?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Mere, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Mere rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Mere cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,195 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Mere?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Mere
- Dementia care homes in Gillingham (8)
- Dementia care homes in Westbury (3)
- Dementia care homes in Sherborne (4)
- Dementia care homes in Trowbridge (5)
- Dementia care homes in Bradford-on-Avon (4)
- Dementia care homes in Yeovil (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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