The Firs Residential Home
The Firs Residential Home is a residential care home in Sedgley, Staffordshire (DY3 4AE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Firs Residential Home
We are a residential care home in Sedgley, providing a home for older people who need support to get comfortably through the day. We try to keep the feel of a household rather than a facility, with people bringing their own furniture and belongings and carrying on with what they enjoy. We help with personal care, mobility, meals and medication, and we care for people living with dementia, where familiar staff, steady routines and unhurried time do more good than anything more elaborate. We also support people living with mental health needs, where a calm and reliable house counts for a great deal, and people with a physical disability, thinking carefully about how rooms are arranged so that independence is not quietly worn away by small obstacles. Respite stays are available as well, whether to give a family carer a proper break or to let someone try the home for a short period before making a longer decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We would far rather a resident or relative raised a concern while it was still small, so we ask often and we act on what we hear. You would be very welcome to visit, look round and meet the people who live and work here before deciding anything.
Care provided at The Firs Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 January 2019
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 Sedgley, Staffordshire, DY3 4AE. 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, 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 25 January 2019. 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 West Midlands
The Firs Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West 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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