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Fernhill House

Fernhill House is a nursing home in Worcester with Low public financial risk and Dementia support. The main concern is Requires Improvement CQC rating and Inspection is over two years old. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.

Rated: Requires improvementNursing Home · 66 beds
4.9Public review patterns across multiple sources
Requires Improvement CQC ratingLow public financial riskDementia supportVacancies published

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by Berkley Care Fernhill LimitedPart of BRAND Berkley Care Group
Registered Jun 2018Vacancies checked Nov 2025
Beds66
TypeNursing Home
Weekly Fee£1,585 - £1,585
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Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, public review data, and food hygiene records — so you are not relying on a paid listing or broker recommendation alone.
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Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Fernhill House is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.

Why shortlist

  • Low public financial risk
  • Dementia support
  • Vacancies published

Verify before deciding

  • Requires Improvement CQC rating
  • Inspection is over two years old
  • Clarify overnight clinical cover

Best fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access

Quality

Rated Requires improvement · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

£6,892 - £6,892 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

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Financial Watchlist

Low public financial risk in the latest company records

About Fernhill House

On the edge of the Worcestershire countryside, Fernhill House is an exceptional all-inclusive care home that specialises in residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Worcester. This stunning 5* home boasts comfortable en-suite bedrooms and outstanding facilities including a luxurious hair salon and nail bar, a sociable in-house pub, a cosy cinema, music lounge, beautiful landscaped gardens and even a charming indoor shed - where residents can get stuck into gardening whatever the weather. From delicious meals prepared by the home's chef to engaging events and activities, Fernhill House ensures that there’s always opportunities for fun and socialising.

Description source: Official registration profile

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
  2. 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  3. 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager
Drew Gallagher

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Hygiene:5/5
Structural:0/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Chapel
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Safety & Quality

Fernhill House: CQC Rating & Safety

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Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend
Requires improvement for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Rating is over two years old— conditions may have changed since this inspection.What does an outdated rating mean? →
Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Inspection overdue · Expected January 2025, now 25 months past due.What does an overdue inspection mean? →
Registered Manager
Drew Gallagher

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Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Fernhill House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £6,892 - £6,892 per month

£1,585 - £1,585 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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Family Feviews

Fernhill House Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Feviews

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Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Contact & Directions

01905679300Visit website

Location & Neighbourhood

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Grange Lane, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UR

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
5 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
38/100

Nearest green space

374m away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

2/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

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Common Questions About Fernhill House

Visit Checklist

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Questions this page raises about Fernhill House

  1. 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  2. 2Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?
  3. 3What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?
  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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This home already raises meaningful caution signals on the public picture. The main areas to clarify are Requires Improvement CQC rating, Inspection is over two years old, and Clarify overnight clinical cover. Care Home Check helps you understand whether these are isolated issues, stale data, or reasons to compare stronger alternatives instead.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

  • Current CQC status: Requires improvement
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What only a visit can reveal

  • Whether the public inspection picture is still fully up to date
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

What you can already see on this page

Inspection

What Care Home Check explains

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records suggest stability or pressure.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

Understand the pattern, not just the average.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper due diligence visit.

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Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed June 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards