The Firs Care Home

105 Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PW

01562741358

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

28 October 2023

Provider

Orvie RK Limited

Beds

26 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 18 are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and none are lower.

7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodApr 2019
Requires ImprovementOct 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Orvie RK Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Firs Care Home

Located on Habberley Road in Kidderminster, The Firs is a 26-bed residential care home operated by Orvie RK Limited. It provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home was last inspected by the CQC in October 2023, when it was rated as Requiring Improvement. This rating indicates the service did not fully meet expected standards across all key areas at that time.

As a smaller care home, The Firs offers a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. Its location in Worcestershire makes it accessible within the West Midlands region. The home's range of specialisms suggests it aims to support residents with complex care needs, including those experiencing cognitive decline or managing multiple health conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Firs Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Firs Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Firs Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees