Fernbank Lodge

346 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2BW

01524854936

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 August 2023

Provider

Morecambe Care Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 26 are the same and 3 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodSept 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Morecambe Care Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 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.

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 Fernbank Lodge

Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Lancashire, supporting older adults and people with mental health needs. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home supporting up to 18 people, including older adults and those with mental health needs. The adapted two-floor building features a stair lift, two lounges, a dining room, conservatories, and garden spaces. At inspection, 17 people were using the service.

The home's medicines systems and processes are generally robust, though inspectors made a recommendation about managing some medicines more effectively. Staff training, scheduling, and support systems appeared well-organised and effective.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 September 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA3 2BW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 26 September 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 August 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 1 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Fernbank Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fernbank Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fernbank Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Fernbank Lodge'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