The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset (BH22 9SA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Ferndown supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. We run this as a household rather than a service with bedrooms attached. People choose how their rooms look, what they eat, when they get up and how much of the day they spend in company. Those choices are not an extra laid on top of the care. They are most of what makes a place worth living in, and they take consistent effort to protect when staff change and pressures build. Support is planned around what each person wants to be able to do rather than only around risk. Cooking, shopping, managing money, using the bus, getting to college, work or activities, and keeping up with family and friends. Where somebody needs a great deal of help, we still look hard for the parts they can take on themselves, because independence disappears quietly unless someone is watching for it. Communication and environment get real attention. We learn how each person tells us what they want, including those who use little or no speech, and we adjust to them rather than the reverse. Noise, lighting, predictability and having somewhere quiet to retreat to all shape how a day turns out. Respite stays give families a break and give the person staying somewhere settled and properly set up. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to visit.

Care provided at The Gables

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Gables

Where is The Gables located?

The Gables is a residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9SA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Gables provide?

The Gables is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Gables's CQC rating?

The Gables is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Gables offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Gables offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Gables

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. The Gables is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Gables is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Gables offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Gables supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

The Gables has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Gables. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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