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The Ferns
175 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5DF — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Ferns was rated
Rating published 10/07/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- BuryCouncil for care funding
- 01617 616694Care home's own number
- Focused Support LtdOperator
- 9th September 2024Registered since
- Focused Support LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Ferns
The Ferns is a Care Home in Bury, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
The Ferns was registered with the Care Quality Commission in September 2024. It is run by Focused Support Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 15308595). It is the only care home Focused Support Ltd has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Its current rating was inherited from the home's previous registration, which CQC does when a home changes provider. It reflects an inspection under the earlier owner until CQC inspects the home again.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Ferns been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Ferns "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2021.
What types of care does The Ferns provide?
The Ferns provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Ferns have?
The Ferns is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Ferns?
The Ferns is run by Focused Support Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 15308595).
When was The Ferns registered with CQC?
The Ferns has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since September 2024.
Who does The Ferns care for?
CQC registers The Ferns to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Ferns provide nursing care?
No. The Ferns 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 The Ferns?
The Ferns is in the Bury council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Ferns?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Bury, 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.