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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.
I cannot thank the staff at Ferndale enough for providing excellent care for my mum - it was a very hard decision for us as a family to let go and hand over our precious mum/nanna to somebody else's care but they made the transition so easy providing a safe and happy environment - thank you for taking such special care of her
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...
Moving mum to Ferndale Court has meant that I know that she is safe and well cared for. I can visit mum whenever I want and all the staff are amazing and a credit to this home. One of the main reasons I like this home is the staff and the small residential unit which suits my mum as it's not too overwhelming for her. I would definitely recommend Ferndale Court to anyone looking for a place for a family member or friend.
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 person centered care for all service users. Just to let you know that my office is always open if you want to speak to me in relation to the care of your mother. Have a nice day.
My husband needs more help with his food whether it is soup or cereals because he spills most of it. Also, he eats with his fingers a lot and his hands are not clean. They should be washed before he eats as a matter of hygiene. He can only use one hand so his food should be cut up so he can eat with a fork.
Thank you for the review. We will speak with the staff team to address your comments above, I would like to thank you for taking the time to complete a review and thank you for the star ratings to each question.
My sister's room was also well decorated and she received many small gifts.
I visited on Christmas morning and there was a good atmosphere by the staff.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we will share these with the staff teams. These comments help us to continuous improve our services in which we provide.
Just been to a swing singer at Ferndale Court. My mum loved the singer and her interaction with him was amazing. She really enjoyed herself. Thanks to all involved.
The staff are great very helpful and caring. There are plenty of activities and support.
The only good thing about Ferndale was the food and the activities. Ferndale Residential is fine if you are mobile and healthy but be vigilant if your loved one becomes ill as they are not medically trained so you must ensure that they are looked after properly. My loved one suffered needlessly with regard to nursing care.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Due to the nature of your allegations and our inability to fully investigate these without verifying the legitimacy of your concerns, we ask that you get in touch with the home's Manager on 0151...
In twelve months, not had one negative experience.
The room is quite small and slightly dated, but the positive aspects outweigh this.
Excellent activities provided by a dedicated and enthusiastic staff member.
Pleasant communal areas.
Very flexible visiting times.
I have visited my cousin on three occasions this year and it was welcoming in the care home. The staff are lovely. My cousin loves being in Ferndale and is very happy there.
Dad moved across to Ferndale Court following Mum's death. It was a gradual process and we felt very safe and assured that Dad was being looked after. Both me and my brother live a significant distance from here so I am grateful that Dad lives in a safe and comfortable environment and we know he is looked after. I know that he struggles more at weekends as there is less to do and we try and take him out more. I would recommend this place to other families if they were thinking of placing a loved one in case. It's difficult but Dad is in the safest and comfortable home.
My parents were together in Ferndale Court Care Home until my mum passed in September. The staff in Mews and Court recognised my dad's loneliness and together they introduced my dad to the activities at Court. The change was introduced and not rushed. Dad is now settled into the Court and in lining in with the excellent activities led by a very enthusiastic Irish gentleman. Dad enjoys the food and good company of the staff and other residents. Dad is terminally ill but the move to the Court has given him a new lease of life.
This is a shout-out to the Ferndale activities coordinator. A wonderful man that clearly loves his work! It's a joy to watch as he interacts with the resident. An expert in the art of love in action. Bless you all!
My friend has settled in and is very happy with the care she is receiving. Staff are friendly, cheerful and provide an excellent standard of care. I have been very impressed by the wide range of activities they have organised for the residents, their families and friends; very enjoyable and much appreciated.
My uncle was discharged from hospital with terminal cancer. As a family, we had limited experience of care homes. We have however been very pleased with the excellent level of care that my uncle received and the way we as family visitors have been treated by the professional caring friendly staff. Thank you.
I am delighted with the way our mum has settled into her new surroundings. It took a while, but the staff persevered, and now Mum feels confident again to sit in the shared lounge and dining room. Staff and management are approachable. Exciting, varied and appropriate activities are planned.
It was my mum's 90th on 09/12/2022 and the care home had a party dinner for Mum and other residents during the day (which she loved). Set up the conservatory for Mum and family in the afternoon with lights and music. They couldn't have done more for Mum. Mum and all the family had a lovely time. All staff are really nice and caring.
Bless you, all.
Dedicated, wonderful and caring staff. Some updates are required in bedrooms.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Our dedicated team at Ferndale Court provide the best care for all our residents and we greatly appreciate your positive comments on the service we deliver. We are also committed to making...
Mum has recently left the hospital for respite care. The staff have gone above and beyond their roles to make her and us the family feel very welcome. Their care and support means a lot to us, especially at this difficult time.
My dad has moved to a palliative care bed at Ferndale. He has been in for two weeks so far. The staff are absolutely excellent, very caring towards my dad and all of our family. We are very grateful he is in such a caring environment. I couldn't ask for more.
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.
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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.
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