Ferndale Residential Home

Easton Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1HB

03003008594

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

12 October 2017

Provider

Central Bedfordshire Council

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

5 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodOct 2017

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 Central Bedfordshire Council, which runs 6 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Ferndale Residential Home

Ferndale Residential Home is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Ferndale Residential Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 30 older people, with 18 residents currently using the service. The home has implemented robust systems to support safe visiting, requiring visitors to provide negative COVID-19 lateral flow tests and proof of vaccination before entry. Additionally, visitors complete COVID-19 screening questions and have their temperature checked upon arrival.

All staff and visitors are required to wear personal protective equipment throughout the service. These safety measures demonstrate the provider's commitment to protecting both residents and their families during visits.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ferndale Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ferndale Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ferndale Residential 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