Fir Villa Residential Home
Fir Villa Residential Home is a residential care home in Yeovil, Somerset (BA22 8DB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fir Villa Residential Home
We at Fir Villa Residential Home offer warm, dedicated residential care in the welcoming town of Yeovil, Somerset. Our home has become a trusted place where older people and adults with a range of care needs can settle, feel safe, and enjoy each day surrounded by compassionate support. Nestled within the BA postcode area of Yeovil, our setting benefits from the gentle character of this South West community. Residents enjoy the reassuring familiarity of local surroundings whilst being cared for in a homely environment designed to feel comfortable and calm. Families visiting from across Somerset and further afield will find us in a location that balances peaceful residential living with easy access to the wider town. Our care goes beyond traditional residential support. We are experienced in caring for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also welcome adults with learning disabilities or autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. This breadth of specialism means that when a loved one's needs evolve, our team is equipped to adapt with them, offering continuity and stability at a time when both matter most. In practice, this looks like personalised daily routines, thoughtful communication tailored to each individual, and a genuine effort to understand the person behind the care plan, their history, preferences, and the small things that bring them joy. We also provide respite care, offering short stays for those needing a period of recovery, or simply giving family carers the reassurance of a well earned break knowing their loved one is in safe, attentive hands. Many families tell us that respite becomes their first introduction to Fir Villa, and it is a privilege when short stays grow into longer relationships built on trust. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, dated March 2023, in which we were rated Good overall. This rating extends across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families weighing up options, this consistency offers meaningful reassurance. It means that whether the question is about safety, the effectiveness of care delivered, the warmth shown by our team, our responsiveness to individual needs, or the leadership guiding the home, independent inspectors have found us to meet the standards expected of a good care home. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring residential or dementia care options in Yeovil, or considering respite for a loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Fir Villa Residential Home. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about our approach, and welcome you to see for yourself the caring community we have built.
Care provided at Fir Villa Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Fir Villa Residential Home
Where is Fir Villa Residential Home located?
Fir Villa Residential Home is a residential care home in Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8DB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fir Villa Residential Home provide?
Fir Villa Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fir Villa Residential Home's CQC rating?
Fir Villa 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 17 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fir Villa Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Fir Villa Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fir Villa Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fir Villa Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fir Villa Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fir Villa 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. Fir Villa 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. Fir Villa 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. Fir Villa 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
Fir Villa 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 Fir Villa Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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