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The Ferns

175 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5DF · View on map

Residential CareLearning disabilities
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Requires improvement Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe Requires improvementWell-led Requires improvementCaring GoodResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 10 July 2021

Beds
6
CQC rating
Requires improvement
Registered
2024

The Ferns

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Overview

The Ferns is a residential care home located in Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5DF. It serves individuals with learning disabilities.

The home provides Residential Care services. It is registered to accommodate residents with learning disabilities.

Key facts

Beds6

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Requires improvement

Inspected 10 July 2021

SafeRequires improvement
Well-ledRequires improvement
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 10 JULY 2021 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-19800529838 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

9 Sep 2024

Registered with CQC

The Ferns entered the official register.

10 July 2021

Rated Requires improvement overall

Inspected 10 July 2021 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 22 January 2021, rated Inadequate

Inspected 17 October 2019, rated Good

Inspected 18 March 2017, rated Good

Inspected 25 November 2015, not rated

Inspected 27 February 2015, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered9 September 2024
Registered managerMiss Caroline Jane Walthall
Council areaBury North
Integrated care boardNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults, Younger Adults

Location

175 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5DFOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is The Ferns registered for?

The Ferns is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities.

How many Rooms does The Ferns have?

There are 6 Single Rooms.

What is The Ferns's CQC rating?

The Ferns is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 10 July 2021). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-19800529838.

How many beds does The Ferns have?

The Ferns is registered for 6 beds.

Who is the registered manager at The Ferns?

The registered manager is Miss Caroline Jane Walthall.

When was The Ferns last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected The Ferns on 10 July 2021.

Where is The Ferns located?

The Ferns is located in Bury, United Kingdom.

When did The Ferns register with CQC?

The Ferns first registered on 9 September 2024.

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