Ferndale

Ferndale is a residential care home in Shepton Mallet, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Orchard Vale Trust, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2024, the CQC rated Ferndale 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.

Ferndale has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,563 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Ferndale include Field House, St Cecilia Care Home and The Glen Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.