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Fernhill HouseWorcestershire
Rated:Requires ImprovementNursing

Fernhill House

Grange Lane, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7UR
01905679300
Care Type

Nursing Care

Last Inspection

16 January 2024

Provider

Berkley Care Fernhill Limited

Beds

66 beds

About Fernhill House

Fernhill House is a nursing care home set in the county of Worcestershire, offering families in the area a local option for those who need dedicated support. The team there understands how significant this decision can be, and the home aims to provide a familiar, caring environment where residents can feel comfortable and looked after. If you are exploring care options for a loved one, Fernhill House may be worth getting to know a little better.

Fernhill House provides nursing care and accommodation for up to 66 people with dementia, nursing needs, and personal care requirements. The purpose-built facility offers various communal and private spaces for residents. At the time of inspection, 63 people were living at the home.

Inspectors identified concerns with medication storage and management. Not all topical creams were stored securely, and risk assessments were missing for paraffin-based creams. Some topical creams lacked prescription labels or open dates, presenting potential safety risks in the administration of treatments.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Could the NHS fund Fernhill House'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.

Location

Grange Lane, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7UR

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Fernhill House

CQC overall rating

Requires Improvement

Last inspection: 16 January 2024

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