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Ferncross Residential Home

4 Crossdale Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1PE

Residential care home · 14 beds · Ferncross Care

Street view · 2026
Street view · 2026 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,110
CQC rating
Requires improvement
December 2024
Beds
14
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Lancashire
£1,110a week

About £57,720 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,220 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Lancashire, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £865 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Morecambe
85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lancashire

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 Ferncross Residential Home

Ferncross Residential Home is a residential care home in Morecambe, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Ferncross Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2021.

At its latest inspection, published December 2024, the CQC rated Ferncross Residential Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Ferncross Residential Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lancashire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,110 a week for residential care and £1,114 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 420 registered care homes in Lancashire. The nearest to Ferncross Residential Home include Lakeland View Care Centre, Draycombe House and Clover House. 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

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2021
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (December 2024)
Council area
Lancashire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Ferncross Residential Home was rated Inadequate and placed in special measures; inspectors found unsafe medicines, recruitment and safety oversight.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Ferncross Residential Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lancashire typically charge about £1,110 a week for residential care and £1,114 for nursing 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 Ferncross Residential Home

How much does Ferncross Residential Home cost?

Ferncross Residential Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Lancashire typically charge about £1,110 a week for residential care and £1,114 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ferncross Residential Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ferncross Residential Home Requires improvement in December 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ferncross Residential Home provide nursing care?

No. Ferncross Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ferncross Residential Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Ferncross Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Ferncross Residential Home have?

Ferncross Residential Home is registered for up to 14 residents.

Care at home

85 live-in carers within about an hour of Lancashire

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. 78 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“She understands the needs of an elderly person in the early stages of dementia and has treated my mother with great kindness and skill.”
Simon W., about Ncebakazi V.
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy.”
Jackie S., about Tracy O.
See live-in carers near LancashireProfiles, 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.

Lakeland View Care Centre, Morecambe

Lakeland View Care Centre

Morecambe, LA3 · 0.2 km · 33 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaNorth West Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,110 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Morecambe

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.

85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lancashire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Draycombe House, Morecambe

Draycombe House

Morecambe, LA3 · 0.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialFerncross Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,110 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Clover House, Morecambe

Clover House

Morecambe, LA3 · 0.3 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,110 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Ferncross Care