Ferndale Nursing Home
Ferndale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex (RH10 6BH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ferndale Nursing Home
Ferndale is a warm, family run nursing home in the exclusive area of Southgate in Crawley, West Sussex. Housed in a beautiful detached house, we are registered to accommodate up to 28 people aged 65 and over, including married couples and partners. We provide 24 hour nursing care led by qualified registered nurses, including dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's care, along with respite stays. Our manager is Ramesh Mannick, RMN, who has over 40 years of experience in care, and our registered provider is Ferndale Healthcare Limited. Everything we do is guided by dignity, kindness and respect. Because we are small, our team truly gets to know each person, their history, their preferences and their routines, and shapes their care around them. Our rooms are individually decorated, and residents are warmly encouraged to bring their own personal possessions to create a true home from home feel. A passenger lift serves all three floors, and we have a lovely, secure garden with seating and a summer house for residents to enjoy in the warmer months. From medication and personal care to a warm meal, a chat in the garden or help getting to an appointment, we are here to make every day comfortable, safe and as fulfilling as possible.
Care provided at Ferndale Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Advanced dementia care
- Palliative and end of life care
- Parkinson's care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Registered for up to 28 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 28 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ferndale Nursing Home
Where is Ferndale Nursing Home located?
Ferndale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6BH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ferndale Nursing Home provide?
Ferndale Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Advanced dementia care, Palliative and end of life care, Parkinson's care, Mental health care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ferndale Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Ferndale Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ferndale Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home supports people living with dementia, including advanced and complex dementia needs. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ferndale Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care, as well as longer-term placements. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
How much does Ferndale Nursing Home cost?
Fees at Ferndale Nursing Home typically range from £1,500 to £1,700 per week, depending on the level of care needed. Use our funding tools to estimate what financial support you may be entitled to.
Questions families ask about Ferndale Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ferndale Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Ferndale Nursing 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. Ferndale Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home lists palliative and end of life care, so residents can usually stay with familiar staff.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
No. Ferndale Nursing Home does not accept residents' pets, though visiting animals are often welcome.
Can a couple stay together?
Yes. Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home has rooms for couples.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home accepts council funded residents. Start with a care needs assessment from the council.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Ferndale Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Yes. Yes. Ferndale Nursing Home offers tours.
More about the care at Ferndale Nursing Home
Respite Care at Ferndale Nursing Home
A planned short stay can give a regular carer a proper break, or act as a trial before any decision about permanent care. Ferndale Nursing Home is registered to offer respite alongside its longer term places, though availability varies and most homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks. Pack labelled clothing, current medication in its original packaging, glasses, hearing aids and a few familiar items from home. Book several weeks ahead, particularly around school holidays.
Nursing Care at Ferndale Nursing Home
Nursing care means a registered nurse is on site at all times, which is what separates a nursing home from a residential one. It suits people with conditions such as advanced Parkinson's, stroke recovery, unstable diabetes, PEG feeding, catheter care or pressure wound management, where daily clinical oversight is needed. Ferndale Nursing Home is registered for nursing care, and its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good at the February 2020 inspection. Weekly fees across the South East typically sit between £1350 and £1750, while West Sussex County Council usually funds around £950 to £1150 a week for those who qualify. Anyone assessed as needing nursing input can also receive NHS Funded Nursing Care, currently about £235 a week, paid directly to the home to reduce the private fee. Ask the home how that contribution appears on the invoice.
Dementia Care at Ferndale Nursing Home
Sound dementia care rests on familiar daily rhythms, staff trained to read mood and body language, and a layout that feels calm, clearly signed and safely enclosed so residents can move about without becoming lost or anxious. Ferndale Nursing Home in Crawley is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide dementia care alongside nursing, meaning it can support people whose memory loss is combined with clinical needs. Families should ask how the home responds when a resident becomes distressed or agitated, and whether restraint or as needed medication is ever used. It is also worth asking how walking with purpose, sometimes called wandering, is managed, and how care plans are adjusted as dementia advances. Questions about mealtimes, night time checks and how relatives are kept informed of small changes tend to reveal a great deal.
Older Person Care at Ferndale Nursing Home
Everyday support for an older person in a nursing home usually covers help with washing, dressing, continence and moving safely around the building, alongside medication given at set times and meals prepared to suit different appetites. Companionship matters just as much, since loneliness can affect health as sharply as any physical condition. Ferndale Nursing Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission for older person care, which means it can accept residents whose needs range from light prompting to full personal assistance. Families considering the home should ask how mornings and bedtimes are structured, whether residents can rise and retire at their own pace, and how many staff are on duty overnight. It is also worth asking how key workers are allocated and how changes in a resident's condition are noticed and passed on.
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