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The FirsDevon
Rated:GoodResidential

The Firs

27 Fore Street, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8AH
01884860679
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

4 March 2022

Provider

South West Care Homes Limited

Beds

27 beds

About The Firs

The Firs is a residential care home in Devon, providing personal care for people who may be frail or living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The service provides personal care and support to up to 22 people, including those who are frail and living with dementia. Residents reported feeling safe and well cared for, with one person praising staff as "the best" who take good care of them. Those unable to communicate verbally appeared relaxed and comfortable, with inspectors observing positive interactions between staff and residents.

Staff demonstrated kindness and patience, particularly when supporting distressed individuals or helping people understand their surroundings, and actively encouraged communal activities like shared mealtimes.

Relatives expressed confidence in the care provided, with one family member noting that compared to their experience elsewhere, The Firs offers genuinely caring support and staff who "are doing a great job. " The staff team demonstrated thorough knowledge of residents' needs and consistently spoke about the people they support in positive terms.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

Pets AllowedDining Room

Could the NHS fund The Firs'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.

Location

27 Fore Street, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8AH

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The Firs

CQC overall rating

Good

Last inspection: 4 March 2022

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