Fernside House
Residential care home in Leeds
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Fernside House is a residential care home for men in Armley, Leeds, roughly two miles west of the city centre. It has 15 beds and supports men with complex or long-term mental health conditions, offering a structured setting where residents can stay stable and manage risks while living in the community. The home is also registered to support people with physical disabilities.
Residents have private bedrooms that can be personalised, and one flat is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Shared lounges and dining areas sit alongside meeting rooms for one-to-one sessions and care plan reviews. There is a garden with a horticultural area, a quiet room, an activity room for therapeutic and recreational use, and a fully equipped kitchen where residents practise cooking. Residents can also be helped to find paid work opportunities at the living wage.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 500 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,528 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 Leeds council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £777 |
| 2025 | £804 |
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Local health safety net
Fernside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leeds General Infirmary, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BEECH TREE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leeds
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
To develop services and activities which improve the quality of life for older people, living in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, who have a particular and identifiable need. Activities…
Middleton Elderly Aid
Middleton Elderly Aid is a Neighborhood Network Scheme in Leeds working to reduce social isolation for the over 60s in Middleton. We offer Lunch clubs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We also…
Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours'scheme Cio
We provide a variety of activities and services to older people aged 60+ living in the crossgates and surrounding ls15 districts to promote healthy and independant living and to reduce social…
Morley Elderly Action
To assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft…
Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme
Providing services which promote the health and well being of older people and their carers to live independantly within their local community. S.G.N.S. provides the following activities;Luncheon…
Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed)
AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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