Barchester Healthcare
The Fernes Care Home
Residential care home in Fareham, Hampshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Fernes Care Home is a 52-bed residential care home in Fareham, Hampshire, operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential, dementia and respite care for older adults. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring.
The home was rated Good across the key questions of Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
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). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
217 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 £1,659 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
Hampshire usually pays £1,245 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £414 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 Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,659 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Fernes Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is MEON HEALTH PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fareham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Portchester & District Community Association Cio
Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): second-hand bookshop, Woodsy's Food Pantry, Lunch Club, room hire, arts & crafts, older…
Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
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.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at The Fernes cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01329 551091.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
The Fernes Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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