Fairmile Grange
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Royal Close
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2UG
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,585.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Meet The Manager
Sherlyn Rowland is Home Manager at Fairmile Grange.
Sherlyn has worked in the healthcare sector in the UK since 1999. She originally trained and worked as an Intensive Care Nurse in Malaysia. She was a nursing cadet at school and dreamed of becoming a nurse since she was 13.
Sherlyn is an experienced Care Home Manager and has managed care homes since 2006. Her passion for working with the elderly came from spending time with her grandparents during her childhood, and this was further developed when she had her first job in the UK in a nursing home in London.
Sherlyn says, “I feel very proud and privileged that I am living my dream of being a nurse and helping others every day. My mission for Fairmile Grange is to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to residents and ensure high standards of support. I am dedicated to making sure residents can live their lives to the fullest.”
Fairmile Grange is a purpose-built care home with 80 bedrooms, offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Situated in the grounds of Christchurch Hospital, the home is well placed in terms of GP support from the Grove Surgery and the nearby pharmacy.
We understand that choosing a care home can be a difficult decision, but we are here to guide you every step of the way. The team at Fairmile Grange supports residents to continue to enjoy life, make new friends, continue with old hobbies and even try some new ones!
Whether you or a loved one require long term care or a respite stay, we offer care tailored to the needs of each resident, delivered by dedicated healthcare professionals, recruited not only for their experience but also their compassionate nature.
Resident Testimonial
Virtual Tour - Fairmile Grange
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Heart Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We maintain diligent infection control and cleaning procedures across all of our homes. Staff follow the latest Government guidance to ensure we are adhering to the latest advice. Measures remain in place in our homes to keep our residents, staff and families as safe and supported as possible. We continue to be committed to the safety of our residents, staff and visitors, and ask that visits are booked and that PPE is worn by all visitors. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Environments full of light and space are health-giving. As such, the architecture of Fairmile Grange has been purposely designed with this in mind. Its grand French doors and large verandas bring an abundance of light to the communal rooms. Each floor has its own beautifully fitted dining and kitchenette areas. Families can catch up over a cup of tea in the kitchen areas, or in the private dining rooms. The home’s Pamper Room ensures residents feel like a million dollars. The living rooms include comfy chairs where residents can relax in company, or they can choose to sit in more snug areas of the home if they would prefer some quiet time. The landscaped garden offers a beautiful and peaceful place to relax. The raised flower beds and vegetable patch are ideal for any green-fingered residents who would like to help to tend. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 2017 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 4 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Fairmile Grange.pdf |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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The utmost care and attention has been spent on each detail to make Fairmile Grange feel welcoming. The bedrooms are generously oversized to provide residents with an airy, spacious and bright place to relax. Additionally, every bedroom features a private en suite wet-room. You are welcome to bring favourite furniture pieces, photos and pictures to personalise your own bedroom so that you feel settled and comfortable. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 80 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 80 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,585.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,825.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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| Our Menu |
Fairmile Grange menu template.pdf
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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No two days are the same at Fairmile Grange! We have a dedicated Wellbeing Manager to create fantastic and engaging weekly programmes of activities. These include daily activities that our care staff get involved with and enjoy with you, as well as outside entertainers that we invite into the home; such as singers, dancers, musicians and aerobic movement instructors. We listen to residents and learn about them so that we can find thoughtful and imaginative ways to connect with every person. Whether you are an animal-lover, a keen gardener, a musician, or you enjoy arts and crafts. Maybe there is a past hobby you would like to do again, such as painting? Or perhaps you simply take pleasure in a nice cup of tea and a good chat… We are devoted to bringing a smile to your face every day, whatever it takes. |
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| Timetables |
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| Fairmile Grange Activity Planner.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are welcome at the managers discretion |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| Our Pet Policy |
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| AR32-Pets Policy and Procedure.pdf |
Royal Close
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2UG
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 29th March 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 16th December 2024 |
Fairmile Grange Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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