Ferndene Care Home

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Ferndene Care Home is a nursing home in Gainsborough. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places.

Registered nurses are on site throughout the day and night, which means clinical needs are met here rather than elsewhere. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are handled by people who know the person, in surroundings they know. That spares a great deal of upheaval and means families can ring and speak to somebody who can actually tell them how the day has gone.

Most of good nursing care is unglamorous and depends on reliability. Pressure care attended to on time. Mouth care not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened at three in the morning.

The rest of the job is making sure there is a life here and not only care. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar, keep staffing as consistent as we can, and look for what lies behind distress rather than simply settling it.

Respite stays suit people needing nursing input for a short period and family carers who need a real break.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see Ferndene for yourself and ask us anything.

Common questions about Ferndene Care Home

Where is Ferndene Care Home located?

Ferndene Care Home is a nursing home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1NY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ferndene Care Home provide?

Ferndene Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Ferndene Care Home's CQC rating?

Ferndene Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ferndene Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Ferndene Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Ferndene Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Ferndene Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Ferndene Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Ferndene Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Ferndene Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Ferndene Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Ferndene Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 1 February 2023
  • Report published: 1 February 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

Ferndene Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Ferndene Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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