Ferndale
Residential care home · Shepton Mallet
131 Whitstone Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PS
Run by Orchard Vale Trust Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01749 345885
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 February 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ferndale
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-115778948
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ferndale
Ferndale supports adults with learning disabilities through residential homes, community support and day services. Support workers help with daily life at home and in the community, while activities are shaped around each person’s aims, wishes, interests and ambitions.
The Orchard Vale Trust service includes a dynamic day programme with regular tailored sessions. Activities can help people socialise, learn new skills and work towards qualifications, while community projects such as Stile Gardening create opportunities for real work experience and practical development.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Shepton Mallet
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field HouseShepton Mallet | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Cecilia Care HomeShepton Mallet | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Glen Care HomeShepton Mallet | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pondsmead Care HomeBath | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Torrwood Care CentreWells | 4.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Orchard Vale Trust Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East CourtWells | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Chads HouseMidsomer Norton | Good | 8.0 | |
| NorthcroftCheddar | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and community support
- Tailored day-service sessions
- Real work experience projects
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities seeking tailored support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
131 Whitstone Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PS
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Questions families ask
How much does Ferndale cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ferndale for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,135 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Ferndale whether it takes residents funded by Somerset council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.