Firtree House

30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JZ

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Owner: Caring Homes Ltd

Firtree House Nursing Home is located in an attractive residential area, close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Its location affords many shops and amenities within close proximity enabling residents the opportunity of maintaining close links with the local community.

Firtree House Nursing Home is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection to provide both short and long term nursing care to elderly people. Our home manager Katie Brewster has developed an excellent reputation for Firtree House, which is highly regarded by healthcare purchasers and private individuals.

General description

Firtree House is an attractive property that was sympathetically converted and extended into a care home in 1960, since its conversion the home has undergone a major refurbishment plan and now provides an attractive, safe and stable environment in which staff and residents are actively involved in the day to day decision making of the home.

This attractive period property provides a choice of single or companion bedrooms, many of which have en-suite facilities. All bedrooms are individually decorated and comfortably furnished, and residents are welcome to personalise their rooms with the addition of personal mementos and small pieces of furniture to ease the transition of the move into a care home.

The care that we offer is both flexible and comprehensive, with a strong focus on delivering “person centred care” to each individual. To this end, either prior to or on admission in emergency cases, we conduct a full needs assessment of each individual to ensure that we are able to meet their needs. The assessment process takes on an holistic approach and identifies the very specific needs of an individual enabling us to draw up an effective tailored care plan designed at maximizing quality of life. A care plan is a guide to the way that an individual wishes to receive their care, ensuring that their personal wishes and beliefs are upheld and that they are treated in a dignified manner with respect and privacy at all times, care plans also report on the care that an individual has received on a daily basis, and is updated as a persons needs change, ensuring that at all times a resident receives appropriate care that is as “seamless” as possible.

The care that we provide is delivered by trained nurses and care assistants who support residents with personal and care related tasks throughout 24 hours a day. Firtree House is committed to staff training, and each member of our nursing and care team has a training and development package in place, which is designed to increase their skills and to keep their practices up to date and relevant to the residents in their care.

Life at Firtree offers variety and promotes independence. Our aim is to provide an environment where residents are treated with dignity, have the respect of those who support them and be entitled to live full and active lives. The purpose of our home is to enable residents to achieve their full potential, through a process of support, encouragement and understanding.

If you are looking for a quality assured care home for yourself, a friend or family member, please contact our home manager Katie Brewster for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Person in charge: Mrs K Brewster

Member of ECCA - about English Community Care Association (ECCA)

Registration Authority Area: South East

Type of Service: Care home with nursing (Private) , 50 residents

Registered Care Categories*: Old Age, not falling within any other category

Single Rooms: 29 Rooms with ensuite WC: 28

Weekly Charges Guide: Single £395 - £500 , Shared £300 - £350

Facilities & Services: Short Stay Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room

CSCI* Star Rating: Not Yet Rated (0=Poor, 1=Adequate, 2=Good, 3=Excellent) read more about CSCI ratings

Latest CSCI* Report on Firtree House: click here

*Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.