Care South
Fern Brook Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Gillingham, Dorset
Operated by Care South
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Fern Brook Lodge is a 75-bed residential care home in Gillingham, Dorset, operated by Care South. It provides residential care, respite stays and specialist dementia support. The home is located in the market town of Gillingham with access to local amenities and green spaces.
The Care Quality Commission rated Fern Brook Lodge Good overall, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
746 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,195 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Dorset usually pays £1,156 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £39 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,126 |
| 2025 | — | £1,156 |
| 2026 | £1,195 | — |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Fern Brook Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 17.4 miles away. The local GP practice is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gillingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mere and District Day Centre
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Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset
Derived from a charity founded in 1938, Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset has operated since 1991, becoming a CIO (1162034) in June 2015.It aims to promote the well-being of all…
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01747 449947.
Part of Care South
Fern Brook Lodge Care Home is one of 19 homes run by Care South on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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