Ferncross Residential Home

Ferncross Residential Home is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire (LA3 1PE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Ferncross Residential Home

We are a residential care home in Morecambe, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by being rushed, so we try to give people the time to wash, dress and eat at their own pace, and to sit with somebody who wants to talk rather than moving straight on to the next task. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Dementia care comes down to knowing the person. We ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits, because that knowledge is what allows a member of staff to reassure somebody who is anxious or cannot place where they are. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it later. We are working through the points the inspectors raised, and if you are considering the home for someone close to you we will go through the report with you and answer whatever you want to ask. Please come and see the place as it really is. Talking to the people who live here will tell you more than we can.

Care provided at Ferncross Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Ferncross Residential Home

Where is Ferncross Residential Home located?

Ferncross Residential Home is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1PE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ferncross Residential Home provide?

Ferncross Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ferncross Residential Home's CQC rating?

Ferncross Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 21 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ferncross Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Ferncross Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Ferncross Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Ferncross Residential Home

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

Yes. Ferncross Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Ferncross Residential Home 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. Ferncross Residential Home 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?

No. Ferncross Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Ferncross Residential Home 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 Ferncross Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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