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Tastefully decorated, all living and dining areas contain simple yet comfortable furnishings and the home also boasts a lovely café area, where residents and relatives love to sit, relax and socialise, as well as a hair salon and a range of both premier and...
Care Provided by Ferndale Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
All fee's will be discussed on initial enquiry
Contact Ferndale Court Care Home 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
- Landona House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ristner Calagui Yarcia(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 100
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
Visiting
- The Care Home has no restrictions to visiting.
Parking
- The Care Home has a private parking area for visitors to park.
Ferndale Court Care Home Reviews (93)
Ferndale Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ferndale Court Care Home has 93 reviews.
It's easy to see how hard the team work , THANKYOU
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a great deal to the whole team to hear that you and your mum have felt welcomed and supported, especially during what can be a big transition into a new care setting. We're very pleased to know that your mum is receiving the care she needs and...
Excellent service would recommend this care home to anyone looking for restbite or full time care the staff are excellent and got the time for you and will help you with all your needs and support so you can have that peace of mind.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our service. Your kind words about our staff and the care and support they provide mean a great deal to us. We are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and...
Great place, very helpful and attentive staff. My father in law has been made very welcome.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that your father-in-law has been made to feel so welcome at Ferndale Court Care Home and that our team's support has made a positive impression.
Our main goal is to provide person-centred care to all of our residents, and we truly...
Staff all very friendly, very helpful and very caring. Such a lovely home. It was a very hard decision for us for our relative to go into long-term care, but we are so glad it was Ferndale, staff always there to help.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We understand how difficult the decision to move a loved one into long-term care can be, and we're truly honoured that you chose Ferndale. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, who are dedicated to providing compassionate, supportive care every day....
My mother in law was taken from the hospital stroke ward on the 17th Dec 2025 to Ferndale. We had never had to use a nursing home for anyone, so it was a shock, but the care and understanding of everyone, from the maintenance man to the top person, put us all at ease. We could see the true care and nursing my mum in law got. First class Mum was non-communicative, no strength to stand, and no snowlling it was very hard for everyone. The staff gave her care, kindness and dignity, and looked after the family. Thank you all. Sadly, Mum was only there six days when she passed peacefully with family at her bedside.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your very kind words. We are deeply sorry for your loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to place a loved one into a nursing home for the first...
I cannot thank them enough for the care and dignity they gave Mum during her last days.
Thanks to the manager Rishner and Mame, Jackie, Ben, Winnie & Caroline and all of the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and it means a great deal to know that Mum was cared for with dignity, compassion, and respect during her final days. Our team at Ferndale Court strive to support not only our residents but...
My Uncle as been in here since early October, and I cant believe how much better he looks and feels, the staff have been amazing and they really take care of is needs, also the care home is spotless so thank you to all of you for looking after my Uncle
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear how well your uncle is doing and that you've noticed such a positive difference in his health and wellbeing. Our team works very hard to provide the highest standard of care, and it means a great deal to know their efforts are...
Since losing my dad in January, I have taken over care for my grandad. The staff and management have been incredible with my grandad and myself. They keep me updated on him via phone, and any support or questions I have are no problem for the staff to point me in the right direction. The manager is very approachable and caring. My grandad is being taken care of, and it puts my mind at ease. Thank you all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you and your grandad feel supported and cared for. Our team strives to provide the highest level of care and to keep families informed and reassured, so it's wonderful to know that our efforts are making a positive difference. We will continue to provide the best possible support for your grandad and your family
It is a relaxed feel in Ferndale and they are regularly changing up the environment.
I recommend Ferndale
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum is enjoying her time at Ferndale and that our team's interaction with her has made a positive difference. Creating a relaxed, welcoming environment is very important to us, and we're glad you've noticed the ongoing...
The care she is receiving is second to none. We feel she is being well looked after by all the staff (some over and beyond). The home is spotlessly clean well done Bev and team. Rishna the manager is very approachable and has addressed any issues we have had. Another mention to Kevin for keeping the residents entertained. These carers work extremely hard and definitely earn their wage.
Thank you Ferndale Court for all you do for our mum.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It truly means the world to our entire team. We are grateful for your trust and are delighted to hear that your mum feels well cared for and comfortable with us. Our staff take great pride in going above and beyond, and your kind words will be shared...
My nan has been at the care home for about 6 weeks. She has come on leaps and bounds and seems genuinely happy. She seems to really like the staff and residents.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, and thank you for the star ratings for each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person-centred care for all service users, and we are doing our best to achieve...
Lovely visit, mum doing well, home smells fresh and looks appealing. Lovely staff.
Thank you for your review and comments, it is great to see that you are happy with the care home and support provided. We are in the process of environmental changes and redecoration within the care home. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to me. Thank you
I have found staff to be extremely hard working respectful and give residents dignity. Nothing is too much trouble. Improvements: I think their needs to be more recreational facilities for example darts, jigsaw, pool, chess, dominoes, draughts and other games. Further the rooms (doors etc) needs a little work on them.
Thank you for your review and comments, it is great to see that you are happy with the care home and support provided. We are in the process of environmental changes and redecoration within the care home.
Very helpful and polite - all the staff and the manager
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, and thank you for the star ratings for each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person-centred care for all service users, and we are doing our best to achieve...
My mother was thought to have had a stroke and was sent to the hospital but as next of kin wasn't told by the home I had to find out from her lodger, when the hospital phoned the home to find out what medication she was on and what she had had no one answers the phone.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. We are genuinely sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. We take all feedback seriously as part of our commitment to providing high-quality care. We are disappointed that you feel this way, and we would like to address the...
I was concerned when my husband had to transfer from a care home to Ferndale. The hospital consultant emphasised the need for nursing care from February 2025. My concerns were groundless. Both my husband and I have been treated well and with respect. The nursing and care given to the former have been wonderful. I congratulate management and staff on a job well done with compassion.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, and thank you for the star ratings for each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person-centred care for all service users, and we are doing our best to achieve...
Mum is well looked after. She's happy. The staff really care for her and take time to chat to her. The activities guy is great too. He organises lots of events day to day and lots of things based on the theme of the moment.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and thank you for the star ratings to each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person centred care for all service users and we are doing our best to achieve this...
Pleasant afternoon with my friend, joining her in the singing and chair exercise activity, which she was taking part in. Ticked good in two places in boxes below, only visit every couple of months, and so not really able to comment other than what I see on my visits.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and thank you for the star ratings to each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person centred care for all service users and we are doing our best to achieve this...
The staff are all very pleasant and helpful to residents and visitors. The entertainment gentleman is always so very cheerful with residents and makes them feel important and part of the community, making them feel special, and includes visitors.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and thank you for the star ratings to each question. I can assure you that our main goal here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home is to provide the highest standard of person centred care for all service users and we are doing our best to achieve this...
Myself and my husband regularly visit my Mother in Law who being a former District Nurse has always been up and dressed early in the day. She has been in this home now for 4 half months and it's like the level of care isn't there, this is not the carer's fault as they seem to be very short staffed. There has never been a time in these 4 months when a family member has visited that she's been out of bed before 11.30am washed, dressed and sat in her chair. This is only a small snippet into the failings that I have noted throughout her stay and I'm afraid this puts the home in a very bad light. There are buzzers going off constantly, people wanting attention, residents shouting for assistance. This is having a detrimental affect on my health, never mind my Mother in Law.
I'm sorry to hear that your experience has not been a positive one. Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps improve our services. I have spoken with the home manager and requested that they arrange a call with you to discuss this further.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 December 2024Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Meet the Team (1)

Ristner joined Ferndale Court on September 24. Ristner is a registered nurse. Ristner has years of experience and knowledge of working within the care sector, working as a Nurse, as a clinical lead in his current role as Home Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ferndale Court Care Home
What types of Care is Ferndale Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ferndale Court Care Home have?
There are 58 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ferndale Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ferndale Court Care Home to the centre of Widnes?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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