The Firs Residential Home

The Firs Residential Home is a residential care home in Derby, Derbyshire (DE72 3BU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Firs Residential Home

The Firs Residential Home is a care home in Derby. We support older people who need help with daily life, including residents living with dementia and people with mental health needs, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a short period. You will want to know where we stand with the regulator, so we will say it plainly. The Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement at our most recent inspection. We accepted the findings and worked through them with the team. The effort has gone into what residents and families actually notice, which is safe and accurate medication practice, consistent staffing so that people are cared for by faces they know, and making sure concerns raised by a resident or a relative reach a manager and get answered. The home itself runs around the people in it. Residents choose when to get up, what to eat and how they spend their time, and rooms are furnished with their own things. For residents living with dementia we keep the surroundings familiar and the staffing settled, and we take trouble to understand what lies behind distress. Health needs are managed with local GPs and community teams, and we contact families early when something changes. Please come and visit us in Derby, ask about the inspection directly and judge the home as it is now.

Care provided at The Firs Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Firs Residential Home

Where is The Firs Residential Home located?

The Firs Residential Home is a residential care home in Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3BU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Firs Residential Home provide?

The Firs Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Firs Residential Home's CQC rating?

The Firs Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 3 April 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Firs Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Firs Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Firs Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Firs Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Firs Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Firs Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Firs Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Firs Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. The Firs Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

The Firs Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from The Firs Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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