Fernbank Lodge

Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire (LA3 2BW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Fernbank Lodge

Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, supporting adults living with mental health conditions alongside older people who need residential care. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been placed. What helps most here is a settled environment, a structure to the week that can be relied upon, and staff who know somebody well enough to notice when things are shifting, often before the person feels able to say so. Support can include help with medication, personal care where it is needed, managing a household, budgeting, getting to appointments and taking part in ordinary life beyond these walls. Where somebody has goals of their own, we plan support that steps back as they step forward. We support younger adults alongside older residents, and we take care not to treat people as a single group with one set of needs. Respite stays are available too, which can give a family carer a real break or provide a settled place to be during a difficult period. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering Fernbank Lodge, please visit, meet the people living here and ask us whatever you need to know about how we work.

Care provided at Fernbank Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Fernbank Lodge

Where is Fernbank Lodge located?

Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2BW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Fernbank Lodge provide?

Fernbank Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Fernbank Lodge's CQC rating?

Fernbank Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Fernbank Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Fernbank Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Fernbank Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Fernbank Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Fernbank Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Fernbank Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Fernbank Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Fernbank Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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