Marchfield House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2018-06-23
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-06-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, dementia training, food and nutrition, and access to healthcare professionals including GPs. Marchfield House lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have looked at whether staff have appropriate training and whether care plans reflect individual needs. The published text does not record specific findings about training content, care plan quality, or food provision.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people who live here, including whether they respect privacy, use preferred names, and support independence. A Good rating suggests inspectors found no significant concerns about the quality of interactions between staff and residents. The published text does not include direct observations of staff behaviour or resident and relative quotes for this home.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life planning. Marchfield House specialises in dementia care, which means inspectors will have considered whether the activity programme is meaningful for people living with dementia. The published text does not record specific activities, individual engagement approaches, or any detail about end-of-life planning.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to warrant a reassessment of that rating. The home is run by Southey Care Limited, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded at the time of registration. The published findings do not record specific observations about leadership culture, staff feedback mechanisms, or how the home acts on incidents and complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for people over 65, including residents living with dementia and those with mental health conditions. Marchfield House includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people at different stages of their dementia journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Marchfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores reflect a general positive finding rather than verified, observed evidence. Families should treat this score as a baseline and gather more detail directly from the home.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Marchfield House, on Ringwood Road in Ferndown, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia and mental health conditions, and is run by Southey Care Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main limitation here is transparency: the published inspection findings contain almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples that would allow a family to understand what daily life actually looks like at this home. A Good rating is reassuring, but it does not tell you whether staff know your parent's name, what activities are on offer on a Tuesday afternoon, or how many carers are on overnight. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, and ask the manager what has changed since the 2021 inspection.
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In Their Own Words
How Marchfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional care in a clean, well-maintained Ferndown home
Dedicated residential home Support in Ferndown
When you're looking for care in Ferndown, the basics really matter — respectful staff, a clean environment, and consistent standards. Marchfield House provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. The home has recently been refurbished, creating fresh, well-kept spaces for residents.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, including residents living with dementia and those with mental health conditions.
Marchfield House includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Located conveniently near Ferndown town centre, the home offers easy access for regular family visits.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Marchfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores reflect a general positive finding rather than verified, observed evidence. Families should treat this score as a baseline and gather more detail directly from the home.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Marchfield House, on Ringwood Road in Ferndown, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia and mental health conditions, and is run by Southey Care Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main limitation here is transparency: the published inspection findings contain almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples that would allow a family to understand what daily life actually looks like at this home. A Good rating is reassuring, but it does not tell you whether staff know your parent's name, what activities are on offer on a Tuesday afternoon, or how many carers are on overnight. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, and ask the manager what has changed since the 2021 inspection.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Marchfield House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Marchfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional care in a clean, well-maintained Ferndown home
Dedicated residential home Support in Ferndown
When you're looking for care in Ferndown, the basics really matter — respectful staff, a clean environment, and consistent standards. Marchfield House provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. The home has recently been refurbished, creating fresh, well-kept spaces for residents.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, including residents living with dementia and those with mental health conditions.
Marchfield House includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people at different stages of their dementia journey.
Management & ethos
The care team maintains professional standards that visitors appreciate. Staff are consistently polite and courteous in their interactions, showing the kind of respectful approach families hope to find.
The home & environment
People visiting notice how clean and well-maintained everything is here. The recent refurbishment shows throughout the home, with fresh décor and properly kept communal areas.
“Located conveniently near Ferndown town centre, the home offers easy access for regular family visits.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
