Fernbank Lodge
Residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Fernbank Lodge is a residential care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, providing care for up to 18 residents aged 65 and over. The home supports older people and those with mental health needs or physical disabilities.
Fernbank Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades awarded across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 September 2023 · Last inspected 16 August 2023
Inspectors visited in August 2023 and found Fernbank Lodge, a residential home for up to 18 people that supports older people and people with mental health needs, with 17 residents living there at the time. Residents and their relatives felt the home was safe, and they spoke well of the staff and registered manager. The report describes a person-centred approach, and the overall rating stayed good.
- Residents and relatives said the home felt safe, and inspectors found safeguarding training and systems in place.
- Staff were described as supporting people's choice and independence while acting in their best interests.
- Lessons were learned after incidents, and changes were made to reduce the chance of them happening again.
- Feedback from residents, relatives and staff was sought and used to shape improvements, and the registered manager was clear about her role.
- Inspectors recommended improvements to how some medicines are managed.
- Inspectors recommended better record keeping for staff recruitment.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Fernbank Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BAY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Morecambe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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