Fairlawn
- St Mary’s Road, Ferndown
A very warm welcome to Fairlawn, a place where you can feel supported, comfortable and truly at home as you begin the next chapter of your life. Situated in the friendly town of Ferndown, Dorset, our home benefits from a peaceful residential setting with close links to local amenities, green spaces and a strong sense of community.
Our home
We want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive. Fairlawn has been thoughtfully designed to be warm, welcoming and easy to navigate, with comfortable communal spaces that encourage relaxation and social connection. Residents can enjoy:
- Comfortable lounges and welcoming dining areas
- Dedicated spaces for activities and quiet moments
- A hair and beauty salon for a little pampering
- Outdoor areas and gardens
- Welcoming spaces to spend time with family and friends
Bedrooms are fully furnished, with a choice of layouts and sizes. We encourage residents to bring personal belongings, photographs and treasured items to help make their room feel familiar and truly their own.
Life at Fairlawn
Life at Fairlawn is about much more than care. Our lifestyle programme focuses on creating meaningful experiences that bring joy, purpose and companionship. Activities often reflect local interests and seasonal events, helping residents stay connected to the Ferndown community they know and love.
From shared meals and creative sessions to gentle exercise, entertainment and visits from local groups, there is always something to look forward to. We also value the simple pleasures of everyday life, whether that is enjoying a chat over a cup of tea, keeping up with local news, or spending time outdoors when the weather allows.
Rated a Top 20 Care Home Group in the UK
What Fairlawn offers
- Landscaped Gardens
- 24/7 Support
- En-suite Rooms
- Hair Salon
- Courtyard Gardens
- Community Focussed
- Head Chef
- Activities Coordinators
- Animal Visits
- Restaurant
- Wellness Classes
- Entertainment
Not-for-profit
As part of Care South, Fairlawn is a not-for-profit care home. This means every penny is reinvested back into the home, helping us continually enhance our care, facilities and the experiences we provide for our residents.
State-of-the-art
Step inside and you will discover a thoughtfully designed care home where Food, Fun and Friendship are part of everyday life, alongside the reassurance that high-quality care is always close at hand. Whether you are looking for residential care, specialist dementia support or a short respite stay, our caring and dedicated team is here to support you in a way that feels right for you.
Everyday moments
We believe maintaining links with the local community is important for wellbeing, and we encourage family, friends and visitors to be an active part of life at Fairlawn.
We believe in person-centred care
At Fairlawn, we believe in person-centred care that supports both body and spirit. We recognise that every resident has lived a full and meaningful life, and our role is to help you continue living well, with dignity, choice and meaningful connection at the heart of everything we do.
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OUR TEAM
Dedicated and passionate
At the heart of Fairlawn is our dedicated team. Passionate, experienced and kind, they are committed to providing high-quality, personalised care every day and night.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, show you around our home, introduce you to the team and give you a true sense of daily life at Fairlawn.
Tina Vincent
Home Manager
My name is Tina Vincent. I have worked in the care industry for over 30 years, providing support and care within various settings including older persons, dementia, end of life, stroke rehab, drug and alcohol misuse.
During this time my career began as a care assistant and progressed to Manager. I have been a manager for 15 years, the last two have been at Fairlawn. I am proud to be the Home Manager at Fairlawn, guiding the staff to provide high standards of care and support for our residents and their families.
I have lived in the New Forest for many years and enjoy the country lifestyle.
Hazel Filer
Deputy Manager
I have worked for care south for 16 years, working my way from a carer through to deputy manager. I enjoy spending time with the residents and families and enjoying the family approach to care.
John
Chef
Given our mission to provide residents with the three F’s – Food, Fun and Friendship – mealtimes are very important to us and residents love coming together to enjoy delicious, nutritious and wholesome meals with their friends.
Our menu is expertly crafted by our talented Chefs, working closely with our Caterings Operations Manager, and is cooked and prepared onsite by our skilled kitchen staff. We are passionate about providing high-quality food for residents and we cater for all dietary requirements and meal preferences, always maintaining the same high standards when preparing alternative meals. Refreshments are available for residents throughout the day.
Kerry
Activities Lead
Fairlawn is dedicated to ensuring residents are able to get the most out of every day, whilst feeling safe and supported. For us, it’s all about delivering the three F’s – Food, Fun and Friendship – to help residents live a happy and fulfilling lifestyle.
Recreational activities are organised by our activities coordinator(s) to ensure residents are having fun and making friends, and range from baking and arts and crafts to visits from entertainers and day trips out to local points of interest and attractions. For example, residents have enjoyed visits from AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust, as well as trips down memory lane with some tailored reminiscence therapy activities.
No two residents are the same, and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This helps us to build strong relationships with residents and allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes. Residents can be as involved as they wish and the activities team work hard to cater for residents’ recreational needs, enabling them to continue to do the things they love, even if that simply involves sitting down and enjoying a card game or a puzzle.
Please see below for more of the activities that we have been enjoying at Fairlawn recently.
Our care
You deserve care that respects your individuality, independence and personal wishes. At Fairlawn, our approach places you at the centre of every decision. Working closely with you and your loved ones, we develop a personalised care plan that reflects your needs, routines and preferences.
Our compassionate and experienced team provides residential care, dementia care and respite care, offering reassurance and continuity of support day and night. Care is delivered by people who take the time to truly get to know you, building trusting relationships that help you feel confident, comfortable and supported.
What our residents and families say about Fairlawn
Our testimonials are taken from carehome.co.uk, the leading independent third party review site for the care sector.
Testimonials from residents and relatives
Residents in our care lead rich and fulfilling lives and we want to keep it that way through plenty of Food, Fun and Friendship. Find out more about what residents in our care think of life at Care South.
Taking the next step
Choosing a care home is an important decision and it is natural to feel a mix of emotions. At Fairlawn, we are here to make the process as reassuring and supportive as possible.
Our team will take the time to listen, answer your questions openly and guide you through each stage. When you are ready, we will support you in settling in gently, helping you feel comfortable, supported and at home from your very first day.
Latest news and updates from Fairlawn
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🎄 Calling all local small businesses and makers! 🎄
Fairlawn care home in Ferndown is getting ready for its Vintage Christmas Fayre on Sunday 29 November, from 1pm to 4pm, and we’re looking for local businesses to join us and host a stall!
It’s set to be a wonderfully festive afternoon, with live entertainment from Dorset Vintage Singer Lisa Locarno, Christmas stalls, competitions, a raffle, refreshments and activities for children. 🎅✨
If you’re a local maker, independent business, crafter or service provider and would like the opportunity to showcase your products or services to the local community, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Fairlawn, St Mary’s Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB
📅 Sunday 29 November
⏰ 1pm–4pm
Please get in touch with Fairlawn at julie.wathen@care-south.co.uk to find out more about having a stall and being part of this special festive afternoon.
Please share with any brilliant local businesses who might like to join us! 🎁🎄
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🌿 This World Alzheimer’s Month, Fairlawn is helping to raise awareness of the early signs of dementia.
Join us for our FREE Dementia Awareness Drop-in Event, where our friendly team will be sharing information and welcoming visitors for an informal chat over tea, coffee and cake.
📅 Monday 21 September 2026
⏰ 2pm - 4pm
📍 Fairlawn, St Mary’s Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
Pop in and find out more about recognising the signs and accessing the right support.
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=55
Facebook Event: fb.me/e/aUS7xmjWn
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #DementiaAwareness #Fairlawn #CareSouth #Ferndown
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