The Ferns

175 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5DF

01617616694

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

10 July 2021

Provider

Focused Support Ltd

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2015
GoodMar 2017
GoodOct 2019
InadequateJan 2021
Requires ImprovementJul 2021

Improved from Inadequate to Requires Improvement in 2021. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Focused Support Ltd runs in England.

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 The Ferns

The Ferns is a six-bed residential care home located on Walmersley Road in Bury, Lancashire. Operated by Focused Support Ltd, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities. The home's small size means a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

The Care Quality Commission last inspected the home in July 2021, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. As this rating is now over three years old, prospective residents and families should be aware that a more recent inspection may be due. The home accepts residents with diverse support needs, making it suitable for those requiring specialist care related to learning disabilities or age-related conditions.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Ferns, 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 The Ferns, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Ferns'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