Fern Lodge Care Home
Fern Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH2 2AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fern Lodge Care Home
We are Fern Lodge Care Home, a nursing home in Chester. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those managing a mental health condition, and we take respite stays as well as permanent places. What a nursing home offers that a residential one cannot is clinical care on site at any hour. For the people who live here that means health needs are noticed early and dealt with by staff who already know them. It means somebody can stay when their condition changes rather than moving at exactly the point when a move is hardest. And it means care at the end of life can happen here, among familiar faces. Supporting somebody with a mental health condition in a setting like ours asks for patience and consistency. Some weeks go better than others, and what makes a placement work is that the person is not treated as a problem on the harder days. We work alongside community mental health teams and GPs so that support here and support outside are joined up. Respite guests are assessed and cared for exactly as permanent residents are. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Fern Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fern Lodge Care Home
Where is Fern Lodge Care Home located?
Fern Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 2AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fern Lodge Care Home provide?
Fern Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Fern Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Fern Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fern Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fern Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fern Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Fern Lodge Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Fern Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Fern Lodge 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. Fern Lodge 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 North West
Fern Lodge Care 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Fern Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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