Fernleigh Care Home
Care home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
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About
Fernleigh Care Home is a 27-bed care home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. It provides residential and respite care for older people. The home is registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission, which rated it Requires Improvement overall in its 2021 report. The CQC found care to be Good in the Effective, Caring and Responsive key questions, though Safe and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement.
The home is run by an experienced care team providing 24-hour support to residents on a person-centred basis.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 250 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
69 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 Leicestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £929 |
| 2025 | £986 |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Fernleigh Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital Burton, 9.1 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ashby U3a
U3A exsists for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities…
Community Transport (Swadlincote)
Provision of a Community Transport service for the residents of South Derbyshire who are in need of same as a result of age, sickness or disability, or due to a lack of provision of adequate and…
Burton and District Stroke Club
Hold fortnightly meetings for recreation and socialisation. Organise coach outings. Organise an annual holiday.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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