The Ferns

The Ferns is a residential care home in Wellingborough, in the North Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Avens, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2016.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated The Ferns 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.

The Ferns has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Northamptonshire with a fee on record typically charge about £916 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 113 registered care homes in North Northamptonshire. The nearest to The Ferns include Raunds Lodge Nursing Home, Ashfield House - Raunds and Kingswood House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.