Amberwood House
418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AX
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 21 June 2019
Last inspected 26 October 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 21 Jun 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Good
2 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Orchid House Surgery
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.1 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Dorset (2025–26)
£1,156
per week, residential
£1,183
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: anti social behaviour
Elderly population
26.1% of people in Dorset are aged 65 or over
39.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Colten Care (1693) Limited
4
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.