A CARE home in Ferndown which only opened 12 months ago has already been rated one of the top care homes in the South West.

Ferndown Manor Care Home on Golf Links Road achieved a rating of 9.9 based on 23 independent reviews on carehome.co.uk, and secured a top spot out of 2,124 homes in the region.

The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, spouses and family members.

Janet Lewis, home manager at Ferndown Manor, said: “We are thrilled to have received such fantastic recognition from an important platform, with ratings and reviews coming from those who matter most to us.

“We believe that this award is a reflection of the hard work of each individual team member at Ferndown Manor – the wellbeing and happiness of residents is at the heart of everything we do. The team here strives to enable residents to remain independent and active, ensuring they continue any hobbies and embrace new ones.

“We host regular day trips, fun events and organise activities for residents of all abilities.”