
The staff were so kind and despite their busy schedules, always had time to stop and chat.Anna V(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent staff and excellent care for my mother.V B(Son of Resident/Service User)

She very much enjoys the activities put on. I find all the care assistants very goodT M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were so kind and despite their busy schedules, always had time to stop and chat.Anna V(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent staff and excellent care for my mother.V B(Son of Resident/Service User)

She very much enjoys the activities put on. I find all the care assistants very goodT M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Ferendune Court, in Faringdon, is a purpose-built home supporting up to 48 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as specialising in dementia care.
Ferendune Court continues to welcome new residents for a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays, and long term care for those who require help with their care. Some rooms are larger and include a kitchenette and living space,...
Care Provided by Ferendune Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs, the length of stay and other factors. Colleagues at Ferendune Court will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ferendune Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ferendune Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Bell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (36)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Ferendune Court.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Ferendune Court Reviews (90)
Ferendune Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.567) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ferendune Court has 90 reviews.
the facilities and staff are lovely, my mum comes here for respite and day care and the staff always remember her when she returns which is fab. We are always greeted warmly by staff and the activities they run are very engaging too. Mum absolutely loved the Morris Dancers when they came to visit!
My husband has been coming to Ferendune Court for day care for 3 weeks. He has dementia so cant remember what he has been doing. The staff seem caring and are looking after him well. It gives me a break which is nice.
I find the care home very pleasant,staff always polite and friendly, as well as management.My mother is happy and enjoys it there she enjoys her meals always eats well .They always have entertainment which the residents all enjoy ,something always going on which is good. They have day trips which residents enjoy
I am concerned for all the other residents that cannot speak for themselves. This home needs urgent official review.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sincerely sorry that you have had a negative experience and appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns with you on 26 June 2026. Your feedback is valued and will be taken into consideration. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any further information or wish to discuss this further.'
My mum was at Ferendune court from 2021 until April this year. In her 5 years she was at Ferendune she was locked after really well, the staff there were very kind and caring and compassionate towards my mum, and she was very happy there she sadly passed away in April, but I have fond memories of my visits with her she was always happy and smiling and always pleased to see me, some of the staff very kindly came to her funeral which I appreciated very much. My mum was treated with respect and dignity and her care was excellent the home is a very welcoming place and it's always clean and tidy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ferendune court to elderly people as the care that they receive is exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate like extend my sincere gratitude for looking after my mum so well as this gave me so much comfort and peace of mind to know she was safe and happy there.
Care is very good - Food is not always suited to the taste of the elderly.
Thank you for taking the time to review Ferendune Court and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. It's lovely to know you are pleased with our care. We appreciate you taking time to discuss menus with our Head Chef and we will arrange to implement your requests. We will...
Every day, there is some activity going on, so she has stimulation, which helps her. She used to get a lot of infections (chest mainly), but now hardly any, so I would recommend Ferendune to anyone who is looking for a home for their loved ones.
All staff are lovely, very helpful. The entrance looks amazing inside and out. They do a brilliant job, whatever their role. But I do think the food could improve with more fresh veg instead of mostly frozen.
Thank you for taking the time to review Ferendune Court and we are pleased you rate our safety and security as excellent. Thank you for your kind feedback regarding our entrance area. I will ensure that our team are aware of your lovely comments. Our menus are prepared freshly on site each day with...
We were celebrating a friend's birthday. A friend had taken some food. But staff also supplied biscuits, fudge, etc. Whenever I visit, I'm always impressed by the care and cleanliness.
A good positive experience.
The staff in all departments have a lovely, caring nature. I feel safe and happy in the home. Foos is lovely and has plenty of choice.
At my last visit I found out that I had purposely been ignored on my emails as it was instructed by the senior management team to not respond when I was just asking for a meeting to discuss what was happening with his health care.
I have had no apology to what I witnessed and no care to my distress. I now don't want to visit my father because they did not manage the situation at the time and since I have asked for clarification.
I don't want others to go through the same experience as the care home staff lack knowledge in the mental capacity act, and how to include close relatives in the care plan. I am sincerely disappointed.
Thank you for your feedback. The safety, wellbeing and dignity of every resident is extremely important to us. We take all incidents, including changes in health, very seriously and have clear procedures in place to monitor, record and communicate these appropriately. We recognise how upsetting...
The staff and carers at Ferendune are 100% committed to providing a homely, safe and loving environment. The range of abilities and disabilities they have to manage must be really demanding. However, along side their daily duties of personal care, catering, serving, managing medications, monitoring health, etc. they still find the energy and exhuberance to provide a wide range of activities that all able residents can enjoy and get involved in.
I can visit anytime of the day and I am treated as one of the community. Sometimes we will sit in her flat other times in one of the communal lounges.
To see how she is cared for and the fact she is generally smiling or laughing just like she always did puts my mind at rest.
I came into Ferendune on respite at very short notice - 6 hours - with my husband, who has dementia, after an accident. I was shown so much care and concern about everything - nothing was a problem, and they always checked again to make sure. Their care to other residents was very obvious, as they would treat their own families. They even produced a cake on January 1st for our wedding anniversary. Stayed 5 weeks.
To date a very good service provided. Thank you.
Since my father-in-law has been at Ferendune Court care home Faringdon - I have been very pleased with the care he has received. I visit at random times regularly and every time I have been happy with the care and support received to my father-in-law and to us. The house keeping and food is exemplary. There is always some activity going on which we can participate at any time.
Mum resided at Ferendune Court in Faringdon for the last two years of her life. She was very happy there. Nothing was too much trouble. There were outings to the seaside, garden centres, wildlife parks, boat trips, coffee at the local library. Performers would attend regularly to sing and perform plays or pantomimes. Mark (one of the carers) played the keyboard every Monday where staff and residents would sing and dance. The Music Man brought his CD collection in on a Wednesday. Animals also feature heavily with visits from Shetland Ponies, farm animals and creepy crawlies. The staff were so kind and despite their busy schedules, always had time to stop and chat. The last month for Mum was made so much easier by the kindness and compassion she and our family received and meant that Mum's passing was very peaceful, in her own room, surrounded by her family and supported by everyone at Ferendune Court. Thank you so much to each and every member of staff at Ferendune Court
Excellent staff and excellent care for my mother.
She very much enjoys the activities put on.
I find all the care assistants very good, I find that they are there because they want to be, not just as a paid 'job'.
Care assistants always happy to help. Lots of activities, dancing is mum's favourite, which makes her happy, staff always join in.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 October 2021Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Ferendune Court directly for more details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across the Cotswolds are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each...
- 12 Nov 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life, is proud to announce it has colleagues from Ferendune Court in the South East regional final...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ferendune Court
What types of Care is Ferendune Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ferendune Court have?
There are 44 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ferendune Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ferendune Court to the centre of Faringdon?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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