The Ferns Residential Home
Residential care home · Shrewsbury
152 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9ED
Run by The Ferns Care Home Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2022
- 6.8Our score
- Beds37
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01743 368039
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 April 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Ferns Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-18444660275
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Ferns Residential Home
The Ferns Residential Home offers residential and dementia care in Shrewsbury for people aged 65 and over, with younger adults considered where care and support are needed. Its service includes fully trained staff, home-cooked meals, furnished bedrooms and shared living space.
Residents help shape the activities programme, choosing from hobbies, exercise and individual sessions with the activities co-ordinator. Admissions begin with a care needs assessment, which may draw on specialist advice and reports. The home can provide special diets and manage medication through trained staff under its procedures. Parking is available at the front of the home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Shrewsbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook Nursing HomeShrewsbury | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 38 Torrin DriveShrewsbury | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbey Care Direct LimitedShrewsbury | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maesbrook Nursing HomeShrewsbury | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| BriarfieldsShrewsbury | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residents help plan activities
- Home-cooked meals
- Medication administered by trained staff
Suits: Older people wanting residential care with tailored activities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
152 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9ED
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Questions families ask
Do they assess care needs at home before admission?
Yes. An experienced and qualified manager visits the person at home to assess care needs, using specialist advice and reports where necessary.
Do they provide care support around the clock?
Yes. Fully trained staff provide support 24 hours a day, including care for residents who need continuous assistance.
Can The Ferns provide special diets?
Yes. Meals and snacks are cooked on the premises each day, and the home can cater for special dietary requests.
How much does The Ferns Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Ferns Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Shropshire council paid on average £918 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.