Ferndale
131 Whitstone Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PS
Overall CQC rating
Last inspected 21 May 2018
Report published 9 Jun 2018
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal United Hospital
54.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
The Park Medical Practice
0.5 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
2.7 mi
Nearest dentist
6 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Somerset (2025–26)
£805
per week, residential
£832
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
22.6% of people in Somerset are aged 65 or over
47.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Orchard Vale Trust Limited
4
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.