Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a residential care home in Ferndown, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Mrs Jane Travers. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Chestnut Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Chestnut Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Chestnut Lodge include Summerhill Residential Care Home, Brook View and Five Gables Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.