Cinnamon Care
Heathland House Care Home
Nursing home in Ferndown, Dorset
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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
Heathland House Care Home is a residential and nursing care home operated by Cinnamon Care in Ferndown, Dorset. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 66 registered beds. It is rated as requiring improvement by the Care Quality Commission.
Care provided
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Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 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). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
39 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 £1,395 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 £239 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 | £1,395 | — |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Heathland House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ferndown
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
PramaLife
Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport,…
Age Concern Bournemouth
Age Concern Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset works with and for people over 55 in Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset. Activities include social clubs and centres, information & advice,…
Faithworks Wessex
Our charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported placements for adults with learning disabilities, food banks,…
Broadstone Age Concern Day Centre
We run a day centre on most Tuesdays. Part of the funding of the day centre comes from our charity shop (which only sells items donated by members & members of the public).
Leonardo Carer Support
Our mission is to ensure all unpaid carers across Dorset access meaningful advice and support to enable carers to have the quality of life they want, need and deserve. We support unpaid/voluntary…
Parent Carer Foundation
We offer compassionate relief, guidance, advocacy, support & counselling to parents, carers of children, young people, including adults with SEN/D. Our mission is to connect with &…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01202 125946 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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