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Fern House

Fernbank Drive, Bingley, BD16 4FA

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 7 October 2021

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Last inspected 20 August 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 7 Oct 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Requires Improvement
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Inadequate

4 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2018

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Bradford Royal Infirmary

77% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

3.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Canalside Healthcare Centre

0.2 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Dalesway Pharmacy

0.2 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

2 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Bradford (2025–26)

£789

per week, residential

£852

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)

102

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

13.5% of people in Bradford are aged 65 or over

52.1

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

Abbeyfield The Dales Limited

6

locations

50%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds30
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected20 August 2021
Registered with CQC since5 July 2017
Registered managerLesley Armistead

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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