The Ferns
175 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5DF
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 10 July 2021
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
5 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Fairfield Hospital
50.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Hilton House Medical
0.8 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.5 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
2.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bury (2025–26)
£773
per week, residential
£916
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)
Elderly population
16% of people in Bury are aged 65 or over
51.3
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.