The Ferns Residential Home

At The Ferns Residential Home we aim to maintain a comfortable home and provide our Residents with their own room where they can live with their personal belongings around them; ensuring that (as far as possible) they live as normal a life as they would in their own home.

To ensure an excellent quality of Catering, providing for special diets and religious requirements.

To ensure all staff are friendly, caring and understanding; always remembering that each Resident is special.

The Ferns Residential Home is a private home which was opened in 1992 by Mr L. L. Arrowsmith and Mrs P. J. Arrowsmith. The home provides residential care for up to 36 Residents of either sex from the age of 65 upwards. Please note that we do not provide nursing care.

Philosophy and Delivery Of Care

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable homely environment for our Residents. A detailed assessment of each Residents needs is undertaken before admission, with input from healthcare professionals and family members.

Each Resident has a Care Plan; this is a document that identifies medical needs and also includes details such as personal likes and dislikes, how much assistance is needed and how you wish to be addressed. We are aware of the ever-changing needs of individual and the Care Plan is designed to be updated as necessary.

Privacy and Dignity

We believe that our Residents have the right to privacy at all times. Our Staff are trained to show courtesy at all times by addressing Residents by their preferred name and knocking before entering rooms.

All Rooms have doors which can be locked form the inside if wished; these special locks can be opened form the outside in an emergency.

Independence and self-care is encouraged wherever possible.

Social & Lifestyle Requirements

We encourage our Residents to live as full and independent life as possible. We organize entertainment, crafts, games and activities weekly. Visitors are an important aspect of life at The Ferns and are welcome at any time. Many residents go out to lunch or for outings and families with their families.

The Summer Garden Party and Christmas Party are extremely popular with Residents and their Families.

Residents are encouraged to express their views and become involved in all aspects of home life by attending Resident and Family Meetings which are held every three months.