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The Ferns is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bury, Lancashire. It is operated by Focused Support Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Ferns provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Ferns in July 2021 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
The Ferns is located in Bury, within the Bury local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 175 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5DF |
| Phone | 01617 616694 |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 10 July 2021 |
| Provider | Focused Support Ltd |
Is The Ferns registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Ferns is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-19800529838
What type of care does The Ferns provide?
The Ferns provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Ferns?
You can contact The Ferns by phone on 01617 616694, or visit them at 175 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5DF.
What is The Ferns's CQC rating?
The Ferns has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-19800529838
What are The Ferns's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Ferns's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Bury?
There are 47 CQC-registered care homes in Bury. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bury.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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