Ferendune Court

Ash Close, Faringdon SN7 8ER
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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, in addition to en suite facilities.

The care team gets to know customers and works with them to organise stimulating activities according to their interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community.

Individual needs are regularly assessed to ensure their care plans meet their lifestyle requirements. Meals are cooked fresh and from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible by highly trained chefs and kitchen staff.

Anchor is one of England’s largest providers of housing and care for those over 55 years of age and has more than 60 years’ experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people.

Anchor reinvests the money made into its retirement properties and care homes, to continually raise standards to provide a high-quality service to surpass customers’ expectations.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750

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)

Contact Ferendune Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 (88)

9.6

Ferendune Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.588) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ferendune Court has 88 reviews.

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Review from Patricia C (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner spent a week in respite care and we both found the management and staff helpful, kind and attentive and would not hesitate to recommend Ferundune. Visiting relatives were always treated with kindness and hospitality.
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Review from I M (Husband of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Ferendune Court during my wife's 15 month stay has always been excellent. The care and love shown to her by all the staff especially in her final weeks and days was exceptional. Looking after residents with dementia is challenging and I was impressed by the cheerful and supportive way
my wife was cared for. I could not have wished for a more peaceful environment for her.
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Review from John T (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum, has now been in Ferendune Court care home for 13 months. My knowledge and experience of care homes was very limited prior to mum going in, so whilst I took a while to get used to the workings of the home mum settled in immediately. Given there are many individuals with different care needs in the
home, from my observations and dealings with many of the carers over the last 13 months they do a remarkable job of making residents feel special and in keeping them involved (There really are many activities ). The kindness, care and patience mum has received puts my mind at rest that her last years will be as good as they could be, so a big thank you to everybody involved at Ferendune.
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Review from Rebecca R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has dementia and has been struggling with mobility. My mother was his sole carer at home and his health declined very quickly. I have been so impressed with all the staff at Ferendune. Initial conversations about respite care were efficient and sensitive. When my father could no longer be
looked after at home all the assessments were completed and he went into care at a crucial moment. The thought and care I have seen on every visit, with every email has been amazing. I cannot thank the staff enough.
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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father hasn't been there long but so far all seems fantastic. His flat is lovely and has all that he needs, he is happy with the food and love that he is always offered a drink or snack. There always seem lots for them to do which is nice to see.
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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is extremely well looked after at Ferendune Court Care Home. She has dementia. The staff are friendly and welcoming, many of whom are local and have been working at the home for many years. They make every effort to get to know my mother and provide the best care in a happy environment. We
are very happy with the home we have chosen.
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Review from Kerry M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an extraordinary and wonderful place, the staff are truly exceptional, they are all very warm, friendly and genuinely engaged in the residents' lives, and do all they can to ensure they are happy, content and well taken care of, it's a joy to visit my 80-year-old mom here. She is always well-kept,
clean and showered, well dressed, and her apartment is always immaculately clean, she is well looked after with the many teatimes, and delicious meals brought to her room. We all enjoyed the recent open day, where mom happily sat and watched the live music, raffles, and BBQ, and even joined the Conga Line. Thank you so very much to all of the wonderful staff, mom's happiness means the world to us.
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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is early days for my dad. Everyone is kind and courteous to him. He is finding his way around and it is never too much trouble for the staff to listen and talk through anything you want to discuss.
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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Ferendune Court for 8 months now, and we are very happy with her care, and with all aspects of the care home.
We have had a couple of family meals there (the latest one was yesterday, with 6 of us joining my mum for lunch) and we have been made very welcome. The staff have been
so kind and efficient in organising rooms and tables for us. Also, the meals have been delicious.
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Review from James M (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as a family believe Mum is in a very good place, staff brilliant, room good, enjoys all activities and all her excursions. The meals are very good and varied. Mum is always clean and well-dressed. We are very pleased we chose your residence, thank you all staff.
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As a family, we are pleased that mum is now in a safe environment and all her care needs are catered for. The staff are always friendly and very professional.
Mum is the happiest we have seen her for many years since moving into the Care Home.
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Review from Judith C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous, kind, professional, and thoughtful care. Mum was at Ferendune Court for about 15 months, and her care was exemplary from the minute she arrived there right up to the moment of her death at the end of February. I couldn’t have wished for more.
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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has enjoyed her stay. Everybody ie; staff, have been so lovely.
Thank you so much, hope to see you again soon.
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Review from C N (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mum was only at Ferendune Court for 3 weeks before she died. What would have helped the family was:
1. Being provided with clear written details of what was provided by the care home and what needs to be provided by the family such as teatowels, blanket sheets and incontinence pads. Most information
was given verbally and you can't always remember it when organising a person into a care home.
2. Daily call from the care home each day for the first week or so to say how she is settling in! It was always the family calling the care home!
Reply from Samantha Bell, Manager at Ferendune CourtThank you for taking the time to complete a carehome.co.uk review for Ferendune Court, where your feedback is very important to us. We aim to complete a comprehensive pre-admission discussion, where we outline all aspects of our admission process and discuss what to bring in to support your loved one. We apologise if you felt that you needed more clarity after our discussions. From now on we will document at the time of assessment what is said to family/residents about suggested personal items to help you move in. We are happy to make daily calls to our resident’s loved ones if requested. We have an open-door policy and welcome the opportunity to discuss all aspects of our care at a mutually convenient time.
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Review from Alex B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our mum here from another care home and the difference is unbelievable. Every member of staff we come across is not only lovely but so helpful to us and mum. The senior staff are so informative and know every aspect of mum's care without having to check! Mum has dementia so for us as a family
it’s been hell, Ferendune has changed all that and we’ve gone back to being her children and not her carers. All the feelings that go with having a family member with Dementia guilt, worry, upset I could go on have been taken away by the amazing staff that care for mum and also extend that to us!
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Review from Shirley R (Wife of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursing homes were very new to us. We have been welcomed by all the staff and helped through this very difficult time.
I love the honesty when we have approached staff and management alike. It is a benefit to me that I live locally and can visit my husband any time of day. Thank you Ferendune.
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Review from John N (Friend of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a friend who has been in Ferendune Court for a considerable time and she has received nothing but the best care at all times. I always find the staff friendly, helpful and always willing to help. I have nothing but full respect for all of them.
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Review from B S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As far as I am aware, my mother-in-law is being well looked after at Ferendune Court. Her daughter has informed me that her care is excellent. There is not much more I am able to add as I have only been to the home on two occasions.
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Review from Jennifer W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ferendune is the most wonderful care home I have ever visited. It is happy. The staff genuinely care about the residents. They are kind and patient and full of smiles. It was wonderfully reassuring to see how they care for my mum. The food is of good quality and the staff are thoughtful in how they
present it. Because some residents have memory difficulties, the staff put a sample of each of the menu items on a plate and when they ask residents what they would like to eat, they show them the example items on the plate so they can easily select their choice (rather than relying on their memory to guide their decision-making). Everything at Ferendune is thoughtfully done, many wonderful activities for residents to join in and it is located in a beautiful part of England. Thank you, Ferendune, with my whole heart. It is devastating when loved ones cognitively decline and knowing that they are being respectfully and kindly looked after is a gift during such a tender time.
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Review from Sally T (Wife of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident in Ferendune Court for the last six months, during this time every effort has been made to help him settle in. I have found all members of staff to be kind and patient, often in challenging circumstances. They have always answered any of my queries or questions about my
husband's care and made sure I am aware of any problems. Every effort is made to have weekly activities for all residents, as well as outings. Visitors are welcome at any time, which makes it easier for people to visit. On my personal experience I would recommend Ferendune Court to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.588)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.588) out of 10 for Ferendune Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.588 for Ferendune Court is calculated as follows: ( (281 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (18 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 354 Ratings = 4.588
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ferendune Court is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Oct 2021

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 29 Jun 2026

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Ferendune Court directly for more details.

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