Alexandra - Oldham
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Fernbank
91-93 Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2BA
Residential care home · 29 beds · Lumina Therapeutic Communities
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £953
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2025
- Beds
- 29
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Oldham
£953a week
About £49,556 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,906 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Oldham, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £551 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oldham
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Fernbank
Fernbank is a residential care home in Oldham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Lumina Therapeutic Communities. The home has been registered since July 2023.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Fernbank Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Fernbank has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oldham with a fee on record typically charge about £953 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 46 registered care homes in Oldham. The nearest to Fernbank include Alexandra - Oldham, Longwood Lodge and Park House Residential Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
Read the CQC inspection report, explainedThe CQC inspection, explained
The rating history and published reports for Fernbank, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fernbank has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Oldham typically charge about £953 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Fernbank
How much does Fernbank cost?
Fernbank has not published its fees. Care homes in Oldham typically charge about £953 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Fernbank?
The Care Quality Commission rated Fernbank Good in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Fernbank provide nursing care?
No. Fernbank is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Fernbank offer dementia care?
Yes. Fernbank is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Fernbank have?
Fernbank is registered for up to 29 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Oldham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Sbongile Precious N.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Rosemary Vongai M.
3 reviews
From £1,043 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Luwis D.
1 review
From £1,680 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
Ememobong Peace E.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Oldham. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
See live-in carers near OldhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oldham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Longwood Lodge
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Park House Residential Care Home
Oldham, OL8 · 0.0 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £953 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week