Care home
St Benedicts Ferndale House
Nursing home in Gosport, Hampshire
St Benedicts Ferndale House
Nursing home in Gosport, Hampshire
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Benedicts Ferndale House is a nursing home in Gosport, Hampshire, providing nursing care around the clock for men with mental health difficulties or dementia. It has 18 registered beds. The home's approach centres on keeping residents well and supporting their recovery, with each person's needs placed first.
Care is delivered by registered mental health nurses, registered general nurses, experienced healthcare assistants and support workers. Visiting professionals include GPs, community psychiatric nurses, a speech and language therapist, a physiotherapist, a chiropodist, an occupational therapist, advocates and faith representatives. Staff complete regular training. A bus stop on Route E1 of the Eclipse Bus Service is about 50 metres from the building. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
255 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
St Benedicts Ferndale House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 4.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE WILLOW GROUP, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gosport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Age UK Portsmouth
AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…
Age Concern Hayling Island
Provide:- luncheon clubs, drop in centres & carers groups.Hire the hall out for various groups.Provide transport to club
Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight
Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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