Fernleigh Care Home
Fernleigh Care Home is a residential care home in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire (LE65 2PW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Fernleigh Care Home
We at Fernleigh Care Home offer residential care in the historic market town of Ashby De La Zouch, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a range of care needs. Nestled within the Leicestershire countryside, our setting combines the charm of a well loved community with the comfort and calm that residents and families rightly expect from a trusted care home. Our home sits within Ashby De La Zouch itself, giving residents the benefit of a friendly local community whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the East Midlands. The town is well known for its heritage, independent shops, and green spaces, all of which help our residents feel connected to a place with real character. Inside, we focus on creating a homely, comfortable environment where familiar routines, personal belongings and warm communal areas help every resident feel settled from the very first day. At Fernleigh Care Home, we support a broad range of needs under one roof. Our specialisms include older person care, residential care, dementia care, mental health support, physical disability care, care for younger adults, and respite stays. In practice, this means we are able to walk alongside families through many different chapters of care. For someone living with dementia, this looks like patient, person centred support that honours who they are, their history and the small things that bring them comfort. For younger adults or those living with a physical disability, it means tailoring daily life around independence, dignity and personal goals rather than routine alone. For families exploring mental health support, we aim to provide a calm, understanding environment where wellbeing is nurtured gently and consistently. Our respite care offer is also an important part of what we do. We understand that family carers give an enormous amount of themselves, and sometimes a short stay with us can provide the rest and reassurance they need, whilst their loved one enjoys company, activity and attentive care in a safe setting. Whether a stay is planned in advance or arranged at a time of unexpected need, we aim to make the process as straightforward and reassuring as possible. Being honest and open matters to us, and that includes how we talk about our regulatory position. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in November 2021, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within that, we were rated Good in three key areas: Effective, Caring and Responsive. This reflects the warmth of our team, the individualised way we plan care, and our commitment to responding to residents as people rather than as tasks on a list. The domains rated Requires Improvement, Safe and Well led, are areas we take very seriously. We view the CQC framework as a valuable tool that helps us keep raising standards, and we are committed to continuous improvement so that every part of life at Fernleigh reflects the quality of care our residents deserve. We believe families should feel able to ask questions openly when choosing a care home, and we welcome those conversations. Choosing the right home for a parent, partner, sibling or adult child is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and it should never feel rushed or transactional. Our door is open for you to visit, meet our team, look around our home and picture what daily life here might feel like for your loved one. We would be delighted to talk with you about your situation, listen to what matters most to your family, and explore together whether Fernleigh Care Home in Ashby De La Zouch could be the right next step.
Care provided at Fernleigh Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 November 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fernleigh Care Home
Where is Fernleigh Care Home located?
Fernleigh Care Home is a residential care home in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fernleigh Care Home provide?
Fernleigh Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fernleigh Care Home's CQC rating?
Fernleigh Care 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 6 November 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fernleigh Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Fernleigh Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fernleigh Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fernleigh Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fernleigh Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fernleigh Care 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. Fernleigh Care 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. Fernleigh Care 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?
Yes. Yes. Fernleigh Care Home 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 East Midlands
Fernleigh Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Fernleigh Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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