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Fernbank

346 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire LA3 2BW
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Care Provided by Fernbank

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 18 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£975 - £975£975 - £975
Residential Dementia Care£975 - £975£975 - £975

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kayleigh Cumming(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (18)

Visiting

  • No restrictions

Parking

  • Rear car park
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9.8

Fernbank has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fernbank has 46 reviews.

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Review from Maria A (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of the staff and Kayleigh the manager at Fernbank lodge! The team are amazing,and today the summer fare and dad's birthday celebrations were excellent! On behalf of myself and my family, a massive well done and thank you as always, kind regards Maria(Rays daughter)

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Hi Maria.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the celebrations for the summer fare and your Dad's Birthday.

Thank you as always for choosing us for your Dad's long term care. We are delighted that your dad, yourself and the wider family continue to be happy with us here at Fernbank Lodge.

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Review from Stephen H (Son of Resident) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been at Fernbank since March 2026, when she was no longer able to live independently in her own home.
Since being admitted to Fernbank she has received the best of care from everyone working in the home.
It has been a great relief to the family that mum is being so well cared for.
Thank you all for your help, care and compassion in taking care of mum.

It what is a difficult and underfunded part of society, it is heart warming to see so many carers who are dedicated to looking after our elderly family with such love and compassion.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words of appreciation for our dedicated staff team here at Fernbank Lodge.
We are happy to know that you are comfortable with your mum's placement here and that you are happy with the care that she receives.

Thank you for choosing us for your...  

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Review from Sandra H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely hands down the best care I could have for my Mum. I live in the States and I never have any worries about her safety health and care. Kayleigh and her team including the chef and housemaid are 100% the best. They communicate if they have concerns for my a mum, they have daily contact with her doctors and when I visit they make me feel so at home and welcomed. Her room is her space and is kept clean daily. Food is top notch and their bubbly personalities make mum laugh and giggle. Music once a week, hairdresser and nail tech. Mum is so much better for being at Fernbank. I cannot say enough or thank them enough !!!!!

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you can rest at ease knowing that your mum is safe and well cared for at Fernbank, particularly with you being so far away. I will pass your feedback on to the rest of the team; they will be delighted. Reviews like this help to...  

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Review from Janet O (Friend of Resident) published on 6 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Whenever we visit Ferndale lodge it is lovely to see my husband's Dads partner looking happy and well cared for. The staff are friendly and treat the residents with care and dignity. Whenever we visit we are always offered a hot drink. We love that we can visit any time and stay as long as we like, then when we do leave we always have peace of mind knowing she is safe and looked after well. This is so important as she was previously in a home with strict visiting times and I always came out worried and often in tears. We couldn't be more delighted with Ferndale Lodge.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear that you feel welcome when you visit Fernbank, that you see that your loved one is happy and that you are able rest assured knowing that she is safe and looked after well.

We look forward to seeing you during your next visits.

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Review from Jean H (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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It is a lovely home where my sister is cared for with the utmost respect. The staff are excellent at what they do and are helpful in every way. She appears to enjoy the food provided and, according to my sister, sleeps well at night. What more could one want!

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy to know that you and your sister are happy with her care at Fernbank Lodge, we look forward to seeing you when you next visit.

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Review from Kay M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fernbank is much more than a home. It was like a secondhome for my mum during her respite.
From the moment you walk in the management and all staff are very kind, caring and friendly.
Mum would always say that every meal was absolutely delicious and tasty!
Mum made friends with other residents and joined in with the activities!
I would highly recommend this home. I know Mum will want to visit staff and residents when she visits us.

Thank you to everyone for taking such good care of our Mum.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your kind review.
We are so pleased that your mum enjoyed her stay with us, we hope to see her again when she is down visiting family and look forward to hearing how everything goes for her.

We wish your mum and the whole family all the very best for the future.

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Review from Mandy F (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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This home provided outstanding respite care for our mother, and we couldn't be more thankful. From the moment she arrived, she was treated with kindness, respect, and compassion. The staff went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable, safe, and well cared for, and their professionalism was matched by genuine warmth. Our mother always commented on how good the food was! and how everyone was so friendly and kind to her. Knowing she was in such capable and caring hands gave our family real peace of mind. I would highly recommend this home to anyone seeking quality care for a loved one.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy to know that your mother's stay with us was a positive experience for all of you. We wish her all the luck for her future and will miss her dearly. Please remind her that we're always open for a brew if she's ever passing past our way in the future.

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Review from Jeremy S (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My husband's grandad seems to really like it here, a true home away from home. He looks forward to meals and says the food is really good.
All the staff are not only very friendly and attentive, but seem genuinely happy and enjoy their job.
The home feels welcoming and is always warm and clean.
When visiting we're always offered a cup of tea. Such friendly attentive staff.

I'd highly recommend for your friend or relative.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy to know that you are pleased with the care of your loved one at Fernbank Lodge and look forward to seeing you when you next visit.

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Review from Craig D S (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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This is a fantastic home my grandad realy enjoys it here, The place is very clean tidy and organised, His room is always lovely, warm and clean with staff passing by regularly to see if he needs anything, The food here looks fantastic he always looks forward to meal times if there is something he doesn't like there is always another choice for him, now for the wonderful staff who work here....everytime I have been here the staff have always made me and my husband feel so welcome, Thay go above and beyond for my grandad and the other residents who live here special mention to Debbie and kayleigh who are so kind and attentive it seems like thay realy enjoy there job and interacting with the resedents, Its realy lovely to see.This place is a gem i would definitely recomend it Thankyou so much to all the staff for all you do, we realy do apriciate it xx

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy that you are pleased with the care of your grandad at Fernbank Lodge and look forward to seeing you when you next visit.

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Review from Sally R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend Fernbank Care home, the care is outstanding. The staff are so caring and attentive to Mum (and us as a family). The home offers fantastic meal options which Mum loves, it's clean, they have days out, daily activities which are all fun keeping Mum entertained and the safety of the home is exemplary.

The home offers lovely gardens which is perfect as Mum likes to sit out reading her paper in the summer months, chef brings her ice lollies, fresh drinks and staff are attentive applying suncream.. it's these things that makes Fernbank stand out with their care. Mum is so settled which is so reassuring for myself and my sister knowing our Mum is happy, safe and enjoying her days.

We cannot recommend Fernbank enough, we really are so grateful for all the love and care you give her. Outstanding all round.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your kind review, we are very happy to know that your mum and the whole family are happy with her care at Fernbank Lodge, I will share your feedback with the rest of the team.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Mum went to this home initially on a short term basis, however she liked it enough to stay longer. The staff and Management have been very open with myself and Mum and she feels listened to and understood.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased that your Mum is enjoying her experience here at Fernbank Lodge and that she has decided to stay here much longer than originally planned. We look forward to continuing to work closely together with your Mum and yourself to ensure...  

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Review from Lesley W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been living at Fernbank since January and I honestly couldn't recommend it highly enough. She has Alzheimer's and has really settled here, which means so much to us as a family. The staff are absolutely fabulous - not only with Mum, but also with my sister, myself and the whole family. They are warm, caring and genuinely lovely people, and their support has made such a difference.
Being a small care home gives it such a homely, welcoming feel, and you can tell how much each resident is valued as an individual. We feel so reassured knowing Mum is safe, well cared for and surrounded by kindness.

We would like to express our massive thanks and deepest appreciation to everyone at Fernbank - you have given us peace of mind and Mum a real home. Xxx

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy to know that you are happy with your mum's experience at Fernbank Lodge and that you have such positive words to say about the staff team and the care that we provide. We strive to provide a kind, friendly and homely environment for those...  

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Review from Dean S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Although my father in law is no longer a resident, the manager and the team did everything possible to make his stay safe and comfortable, he liked the staff and the food, his leaving was beyond their control..

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We wish your family all the best for the future and hope that your father in law settles well in his new placement.

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Review from P H (Resident / Service User) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My husband was placed into this care home
The staff were so welcoming and very considerent to our feelings what I noticed was how clean everywhere was and smelling nice .
A home to home place where I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to place there loved one
I leave my husband each day knowing he's well looked after fed home cooked meals

Lovely bedroom

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for taking time to leave us a review.We are happy to hear that you are comforted in knowing that your husband is well looked after at Fernbank Lodge. We look forward to seeing you during your next visit.

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Review from Margaret M (Sister of Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My sister is now living in Fernbank Lodge Care Home and is receiving the very best care from management and staff, who are always welcoming and pleasant. I can visit anytime, which is very helpful and says a great deal about the caring nature of everyone at the home. I visted yesterday and there was entertainment (a man with a guitar), and everyone was having a sing-song, which was lovely to see. The environment at the lodge make it feels like a home to its guests, and not just place of residence, which is wonderful. Please take a took, trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will share your kind feedback with the rest of the team. I can speak for us all when saying that we are always happy to know that visitors can sense the homely environment that we are proud to achieve and strive to maintain at Fernbank Lodge. We are very...  

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Review from G W (Sister of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I visited my sister for the first time she had just moved in. The staff I met were very friendly and helpful. I then phoned to speak to my sister and was able to phone her on her own phone, which the staff facilitated.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review. We are happy to hear that you are happy with your experience of us so far and look forward to seeing you during your next visits.

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Review from Christopher W (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff at Fernbank Lodge are very friendly and always helpful when we visit my mum.

They have made my mum very welcome and she settled in very quickly. Her health has improve quite a lot since she became a resident at Fernbank. We find it very easy to visit and are made welcome anytime of the day. I would recommend this care home for anyone who needs care for their loved ones.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for sharing this kind review. We are happy that you are happy with your mother's care and that you feel comfortable and welcome during your visits.

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Review from G R (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother-in-law is a resident at Fernbank Care home after being relocated from two other care homes through no fault of her own. The attention and care she receives is second to none. The staff are brilliant and genuinely show empathy to the residents. I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home. Many thanks to all the staff.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your kind review. I'm happy to hear that you are pleased with the level of care that your mother-in-law receives at Fernbank Lodge. I will pass your kind words to the wider team.

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Review from Melanie S (Friend of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Warm and welcoming. Staff are helpful and friendly. My friend was happy and looked well. They went out of their way to ensure he had a fabulous birthday, working with family and friends to celebrate his special birthday.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased that you enjoyed the visit for your friends birthday party.

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Review from C S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am grateful for the care that is provided for my granddad. The setting is very clean and the staff are very polite, kind and positive to the residents. I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone looking for a good reliable care home.

Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to know that you are happy with the care provided to your granddad. I will share your kind words with the rest of the team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 September 2023
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fernbank

What types of Care is Fernbank registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Fernbank have?

There are 18 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Fernbank?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Fernbank to the centre of Morecambe?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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