The Ferns Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Dale Summersby is Manager at The Ferns Care Home.
Nestled in the heart of North Shields just eight miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, a warm welcome is always found at The Ferns where a full calendar of diverse activities means there’s always something going on for residents to enjoy.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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The Ferns is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Ferns has: - Two tastefully decorated lounges |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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The Ferns has 47 bedrooms with en-suite facilities. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 48 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 47 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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At The Ferns, life is whatever you want it to be. It can be fun and busy, or quiet and peaceful – or both! Your activities team will spend time with you to find out what’s important to you, your hobbies and interests, and give you lots of options to do the things you love to do. Perhaps a trip to the coast in The Ferns’ very own minibus, or listening to live music, or reminiscing sessions. There really is something for everyone. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Osborne Gardens
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 9AT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 22nd June 2023 |
| Last rated | 22nd July 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 13th May 2020 |
| Service Provider | Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd, DH4 7ER |
The Ferns Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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