Ferndale Lodge

Logo of Ferndale Lodge, a care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees, offering older person care and learning disability and autism support.

Ferndale Lodge is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD5 8FD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Ferndale Lodge

We are Ferndale Lodge, a residential care home in Huddersfield. We support older people and adults with learning disabilities, including autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays. We plan around individuals rather than around a single routine. The people living here have quite different notions of a good week. Some want to be busy, with work, college, sport or regular groups and plenty of getting out into the town. Others want quiet and a rhythm they can rely on, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. This is their home, so decisions about food, decoration and how time is spent belong to the people living in it. Our job is to make those choices real, which sometimes means practical help with personal care, medication or cooking, and sometimes means standing back while somebody does something slowly for themselves. We also take positive risk seriously. Being overcautious on somebody else's behalf is easier for us and much worse for them, so decisions get talked through with the person and the people who know them well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us if you would like to look round.

Care provided at Ferndale Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Ferndale Lodge

Where is Ferndale Lodge located?

Ferndale Lodge is a residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8FD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ferndale Lodge provide?

Ferndale Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ferndale Lodge's CQC rating?

Ferndale Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ferndale Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Ferndale Lodge

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

No. Ferndale Lodge 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. Ferndale Lodge 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. Ferndale Lodge 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?

No. Ferndale Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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 Yorkshire & Humberside

Ferndale Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Ferndale Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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