Fern Croft

Fern Croft is a residential care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL1 3DS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Fern Croft

Fern Croft in Gloucester is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, alongside older people, and we also care for people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are part of what we do. People generally live here for years, so we treat the house as their home and ourselves as part of the household. The people who live here have a say in how their rooms look, what goes on the shopping list and what gets cooked, and the week is shaped around what they want to do rather than around our convenience. Practical support covers personal care, medication, health appointments, money and getting about, and it is given exactly as each person has agreed. We write those details down carefully, because for many people here consistency is what makes life feel safe, and a colleague new to a shift should be able to get somebody's morning right without being told. Communication is at the centre of the work. Not everybody uses speech, and where there is sensory loss as well we have to think hard about how information reaches a person and how we make ourselves understood. Learning each person's way is part of the job, not an extra, and we record what we learn so it is not lost when staff change. We encourage life beyond the front door. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

Care provided at Fern Croft

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Fern Croft

Where is Fern Croft located?

Fern Croft is a residential care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3DS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Fern Croft provide?

Fern Croft is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Fern Croft's CQC rating?

Fern Croft is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Fern Croft offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Fern Croft offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Fern Croft

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Fern Croft is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Fern Croft is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Fern Croft offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Fern Croft supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Fern Croft has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Fern Croft. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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