The Ferns
43 Marshalls Road, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6ET
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 20 November 2019
Last inspected 8 October 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 20 Nov 2019
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 unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Kettering General Hospital
60.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Marshalls Road Surgery
0.1 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Lloyds Pharmacy
0.3 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
1 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by North Northamptonshire (2025–26)
£915
per week, residential
£978
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: vehicle crime
Elderly population
16.2% of people in North Northamptonshire are aged 65 or over
51.1
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
Avens Ltd
9
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.