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Fern Lodge
108 Broad Road, Braintree, CM7 9RX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Fern Lodge was rated
Rating published 20/05/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 0300 303 2642Care home's own number
- Provide Care Solutions LimitedOperator
- 20th July 2023Registered since
- Provide Care Solutions LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Fern Lodge
Fern Lodge is a Care Home in Braintree, Essex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Fern Lodge was registered with the Care Quality Commission in July 2023. It is run by Provide Care Solutions Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04331279). It is the only care home Provide Care Solutions Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Considering Fern Lodge? See how live-in care compares
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Fern Lodge been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Fern Lodge "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2025.
What types of care does Fern Lodge provide?
Fern Lodge provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Fern Lodge have?
Fern Lodge is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Fern Lodge?
Fern Lodge is run by Provide Care Solutions Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04331279).
When was Fern Lodge registered with CQC?
Fern Lodge has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since July 2023. Its provider, Provide Care Solutions Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Fern Lodge care for?
CQC registers Fern Lodge to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Fern Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Fern Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Fern Lodge?
Fern Lodge is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Fern Lodge?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Braintree, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.