Fern Croft
Residential care home · Gloucester
14 Heathville Road, Gloucester, GL1 3DS
Run by New Beginnings (Gloucester) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01452 505803
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 31 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fern Croft
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-111001496
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fern Croft
Fern Croft provides long- and short-term individual care for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours considered challenging to others. The home is part of New Beginnings, a family-run group of individual homes around Gloucester.
Fern Croft is a restored Victorian detached house with seven bedrooms, peaceful gardens and modern amenities. The wider service encourages participation in activities at home and in the local community, while its accommodation includes accessible bedrooms with en-suite showers or wet rooms, hi-lo baths and hoisting systems. The home offers long and short-term individual care in a smaller residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gloucester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra House - GloucesterGloucester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Trevone HouseGloucester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| London RoadGloucester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Magdalen House Residential HomeGloucester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wotton Rise Nursing Home LimitedGloucester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by New Beginnings (Gloucester) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston HouseGloucester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fern CourtGloucester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long- and short-term care
- Accessible rooms with hoisting systems
Suits: Adults needing individual care for complex disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
14 Heathville Road, Gloucester, GL1 3DS
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Questions families ask
Does Fern Croft offer short-term care for adults over 18?
Yes. They offer long- and short-term placements for males and females over the age of 18.
Does Fern Croft support people with challenging behaviours?
Yes. Fern Croft can support individuals with moderate behavioural problems, while Fern Court specialises in learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
Does Fern Croft have an activity day centre?
Yes. A purpose-built activity day centre opened in April 2021, where individuals are scheduled each day.
How many bedrooms does Fern Croft have?
Fern Croft is a restored and updated Victorian detached house with seven bedrooms.
How much does Fern Croft cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Fern Croft for its weekly fee. As a guide, Gloucestershire council paid on average £1,005 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.