The Fernes Care Home

6 Samuel Mortimer Close,

Fareham ,

Hampshire,

PO15 5NZ

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Care enquiries 01329 655 802

New care enquiry phone lines are open 8am - 8pm

All other calls 01329 443600

The Fernes Care Home in Fareham

This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. Our 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious meals, daily activities, and a choice of therapeutic support. Together, our team works to stimulate residents’ minds and empower them to approach their future in a positive way.

Dementia care is provided in our dedicated Memory Lane Community. Within this community, memory boxes with small reminders and items, such as photographs, are used to help each person reminisce. Other features, such as adapted crockery and tableware, sensory gardens with low-risk walkways and activity kitchens enable people to engage in life’s everyday simple tasks and pleasures.

Essential to our homely feel is the enhanced relationship of trust we build with family, friends and residents. We are confident that you’ll find our home can meet your needs and we are always happy to discuss how we can help you or your loved one. So please feel free to call or pop in; we look forward to speaking to you!

Latest News

Please note if you are having trouble locating our care home, it is located just off Catisfield Lane.

Staff at The Fernes are celebrating after our home performed strongly in Your Care Rating 2017/18, a nationwide survey of care home residents, family members and friends. The results show that we were given an overall score of 891 out of 1,000 by family and friends. You can read the report here.

Types of care

We always aim to deliver bespoke care to those who live at our home. We tailor our services to meet the unique requirements of each person and in a way that celebrates their individuality, whilst also helping residents to maintain as much independence as possible and treating them with dignity at all times.

Dementia Care

Respite / Short Stay

Facilities

Wi-fi available
En-suite rooms
Pet-friendly
Step-free access

On-site

Access to kitchen facilities
Activity room
Bar/café
Flexible mealtimes

Accessibility

Disabled bathroom
Disabled WC/facilities
Disabled parking
Disability awareness/equality training

Accommodation

En-suite toilet
En-suite toilet plus bath/shower
Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
Nurse call system

Our Team

The dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing quality care to each individual living at the home.

Sarah Davies

General Manager

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the General Manager here at The Fernes. Welcome to our website!

I have worked within the care sector since 1991 and I am very passionate about my role and responsibilities. Right from the beginning, I knew that this was where I belonged.

My career began as a Care Assistant in a small residential home, and I worked my way up to Senior and then Deputy Manager. After spending 26 years in this one home, I decided it was time to spread my wings and was lucky enough to be offered a Deputy Manager position in a much larger residential home. It was only a matter of weeks before I was promoted to General Manager and I have devoted the last 15 months there to improving the home and leading and developing the team.

Over the years, I have completed an array of training and qualifications up to and including NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, and I continually look for ways I can improve my knowledge, skills and my own personal development.

I joined Barchester in July 2018 as the General Manager of The Fernes, and I really enjoyed getting to know the company, my home, my staff team, the residents and their families and friends.

I aim to ensure, as a team, that we continue to deliver a high standard of person-centred care to those we support, placing them at the heart of everything we do and meeting individual needs with the passion and commitment they deserve.

I am very proud of everything I have achieved, but one of my greatest accomplishments is changing my previous home's CQC rating from 'Requires Improvement' to Good in all 5 KLOE’s within 10 months of commencing my employment.

I feel honoured to have spent my entire career doing what I love the most and feel that there is nothing more rewarding than going home at the end of the day knowing you have made a difference to a person’s life.

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Sarah Wookey

Deputy Manager

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the Deputy Manager here at The Fernes. I have worked in the care sector for many years and, in that time, I have become passionate about delivering high quality services.

I love working at The Fernes and enjoy getting to know the residents. Our care team has been selected for their skills and passion for high quality care, and I look forward to leading them and growing together so that The Fernes not only becomes our work place, but also the home we share with residents.

Cindy Esilva

Administrator

I am originally from South Africa and have been in the UK since 2015. I have worked in GP practices and also in the aviation industry as a PA. Before becoming an Administrator at The Fernes, I worked as a Receptionist.

Sophie Dryden

Activities Coordinator

I organise a variety of fun-filled activities and events for residents at The Fernes, and cultivate a home-from-home environment by involving as many loved ones as possible.

I also spend time getting to know residents on a one-to-one basis, enabling myself and my team to get a better understanding of individual likes and dislikes, so that we can make sure we are delivering activities that best suit their interests. I try to think outside the box to help residents experience new things.

I love working at The Fernes; I’ve been here since 2016 and I have worked in the care sector since 2011. I’ve gone from cleaner to carer and now to activities, so I have a lot of experience. I’m a very happy, bubbly person and have many hobbies, but my specialty is baking.

Kerrie White

Activities Coordinator

My name is Kerrie, and I have previous experience in a customer-facing role, where I organised various charity events. I have been at The Fernes since February 2019, and love organising personalied activities for those we support. I spend lots of time getting to know residents so that I can arrange activities that cater to individual tastes.

Emma Barzotelli-Jackson

Receptionist

I have been with the company since December 2017. I very much enjoy the role of Receptionist here at The Fernes, as I am a real people person. I have built a lovely rapport with residents, loved ones and staff and this home is such a lovely environment, not only to work in, but to live in.

Tony Hemsley

Head of Maintenance

My name is Tony and I am the Head of Maintenance here at The Fernes. I have been with Barchester since 2014 and I very much enjoy the challenges of working at the home.

Emma Pulman

Head of Housekeeping

My previously worked as a Housekeeper at Uplands, Fareham, where I was part of a team of 5. This was a challenging role where no two days were ever the same; it was also a very rewarding role.

I started at The Fernes before the building was completed and was fully involved in setting up the housekeeping and laundry departments at The Fernes. Within two months, I was promoted to Head of Housekeeping and, together with my team, we ensure that residents are as comfortable in their new home as they can be, taking away the worry of laundry and cleaning.

Rebeca Strugariu

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Rebeca, and I come from the heart of Transylvania, but have lived in the UK since 2009. I've been working in care since 2011.

I've worked in a few care homes before I was given the honour to become part of this wonderful team at The Fernes as a Senior Carer. I am very passionate about my job and I will always walk into the home with a smile, ready to care for residents and brightening up their day.

Rachel

Activities Coordinator

My name is Rachel, I have worked in Care Industry for 20 years and I have had various roles within the industry. I have now found a role in which I am very passionate about.

I started at The Fernes in February 2019, and I knew from day one, I had found the perfect role and environment to work in.

I am passionate about making every day here an enjoyable experience for everyone. I particularly enjoy talking and getting to know everyone. I am a very driven individual and like to plan each activity with my colleagues to ensure everyone’s needs are adhered to.

I am a very happy and bubbly person and love my job. I am here to have fun and succeed in my new role.

Life at The Fernes Care Home

Ensuring that we deliver high quality care to those we support isn’t our only priority here – we also want to offer excitement and, most importantly, to ensure that everyone feels at home. That is why we employ trained staff who are committed to delivering a stimulating activities programme and nutritious cuisine, which are supplemented by services and facilities that are designed to make life here as pleasant as possible.

Food & Nutrition

We offer a constantly evolving menu that caters to the tastes and dietary requirements of those we support.

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Activities & events

Our activities programme is planned with individual tastes in mind, and residents always have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

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Care & Facilties

Our facilities are designed to the highest standards and the care we provide is delivered by passionate and highly-trained professionals.

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