The Firs Residential Home
The Firs Residential Home is a residential care home in Budleigh Salterton, Devon (EX9 6AE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Firs Residential Home
The Firs Residential Home is a care home in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. We provide a home for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. We are not a large place and we have no wish to be. What we offer instead is attention to the person, which sounds modest and is in fact the hardest thing in care to keep up over time. It means knowing how everybody likes their breakfast, which chair belongs to whom, who wants company in the morning and who would rather be left with the radio off. We ask about these things, we record them and we expect them to be followed. Dementia support is a large part of our work. Steady routines, familiar faces and patience do more good than anything else, along with a genuine effort to understand what somebody is telling us when words have become difficult. Families are welcome whenever it suits them and we keep in touch openly rather than only ringing when there is a problem. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. It reflects reliable everyday practice, which is what most families are actually looking for. If you are considering a care home in this part of Devon for someone close to you, please come and look round, meet our residents and staff and ask us anything you like.
Care provided at The Firs Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 December 2022
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 Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6AE. 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, Physical disability support, 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 Good following its last inspection on 20 December 2022. 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 South West
The Firs Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, 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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