Fern Lodge Care Home

5 Eversley Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AJ

01244372288

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

13 December 2018

Provider

Partnerships in Care Limited

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 16 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 7 are lower.

16 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodDec 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Partnerships in Care Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Fern Lodge Care Home

Fern Lodge Care Home has earned a Good CQC rating in Cheshire West and Chester, reflecting the genuine dedication that goes into supporting everyone who calls it home. Families looking for nursing care in this part of the country can take comfort in knowing that Fern Lodge offers a stable, attentive environment where residents are truly looked after. It is the kind of place where care feels personal, and where families can feel confident their loved one is in safe, compassionate hands.

Fern Lodge accommodates people experiencing mental health issues in a Victorian three-storey house near Chester City Centre, managed by Partnerships in Care. At the time of inspection, twelve of the home's seventeen registered beds were occupied. The home is registered to provide nursing care.

Inspectors found the service continued to maintain good standards of care. Staff demonstrated commitment to supporting residents' wellbeing, and the environment was well-maintained and welcoming. Residents had access to activities and support tailored to their individual needs and mental health requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 December 2018

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fern Lodge Care Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fern Lodge Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Fern Lodge Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees