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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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fernbank for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Morecambe Care Ltd
- Private Owned
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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Fernbank Reviews (46)
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 Lisa A (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum recently became a resident at Fernbank at very short notice. The manager and all the staff have been excellent at helping my mum to adjust to her new environment. Both my brother and I are extremely happy with the care and support that Mum receives. All the staff are very helpful, friendly and approachable. The house itself is very clean and tidy. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
↩Reply from Hilary Briggs, Finance & Operations Director at Fernbank
Thank you for your review - this is great feedback for us.
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Review from Rod C (Husband of Resident) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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I am so pleased I chose Fernbank Lodge for my wife's future care and wellbeing. I have full confidence in all the staff and management, their love and care of all of their patients must be second to none. I am always kept up to date and consulted regarding any decisions that may arise concerning my wife's welfare, indeed I am often invited to partake in that decision-making.
Fernbank Lodge is always found to be scrupulously clean and tidy, the staff both willing and polite in answering any questions that I might ask. I am very happy with Fernbank Lodge.
↩Reply from Kayleigh Cumming, Registered Manager at Fernbank
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and thank you for your lovely feedback, I will ensure to pass on your kind words to the whole staff team.
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Review from Gary M (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Overall, we have been very happy for my mother to be resident here; the staff are lovely, and although my mother can be quite frustrating to deal with, they always treat her with patience, kindness and respect. The activities they provide along with TV tend to keep everyone occupied, and there are also trips out in the minibus a couple of times per week. The food is of good quality and varied, so much so that my mother has put on weight during her stay. The home is well furnished, warm and clean, and the staff are always friendly and open to answering questions and chatting. I would recommend this home to people and families who are looking for care for a loved one.
↩Reply from Hilary Briggs, Finance & Operations Director at Fernbank
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Fernbank Lodge; it is great to hear that Mum has put on weight; I have to agree the quality and quantity of food are wonderful, unfortunately, I am suffering as a consequence with it costing me a fortune at a weight loss club! Thanks...
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Review from John R (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My mother says that she is happy there, so that makes me feel happy. The facilities are good and clean and the staff are excellent. I would have no problems in recommending Fernbank Lodge to anyone. Keep up the good work.
↩Reply from Hilary Briggs, Director at Fernbank
Many thanks for your lovely words, these will be passed on to our team.It is great to hear that your mum is happy at Fernbank Lodge and that you would have no hesitation in recommending us to others.
The organisation promotes a culture of person centred care which our staff engage with.
Many thanks again.
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Review from Anthony M (Husband of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The home is very clean, and all the staff and the manager are exceptional, always welcoming and approachable. Daily activities are arranged for residents, and the food is excellent, along with the care received. Overall, extremely happy!
↩Reply from Hilary Briggs, Director at Fernbank
Thank you for your positive feedback. As an organisation, feedback is essential for us to gain insight into the services we provide. We use this insight to identify our strengths and weaknesses to ensure continuous improvement within our Homes.
For our staff - positive feedback is so valuable...
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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An absolute pleasure to visit my relative at Fernbank care home.
Staff appear to be attentive to all residents and very polite to their visitors.
The home appears tidy and clean on each visit.
Staff appear to be attentive to all residents and very polite to their visitors.
The home appears tidy and clean on each visit.
My relative appears happy and has said this themselves within the home.
↩Reply from Hilary Briggs, Director at Fernbank
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are very proud of our staff and the excellent care they provide to loved ones.
Thanks again for taking the time to write your review
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 September 2023Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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