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The Firs

27 Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8AH
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The Firs, Tiverton

The Firs is a residential care home set in the heart of the small village of Witheridge in Mid Devon close to Tiverton, South Molton and Braunton. The Firs is housed in an elegant period style building which used to be the doctors manor house back in the early 1900s.

The home is nestled within large acres of garden allowing many scenic seating areas and that feeling of being outdoors close...  

Care Provided by The Firs

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,200 - £1,350£1,200 - £1,350
Residential Dementia Care£1,200 - £1,450£1,200 - £1,450

Prices depend on assessment of care needs.

Contact The Firs to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Harriet Hawkins (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2000
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (27)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime.

Parking

  • The Firs has a car park for visitors

The Firs Reviews (45)

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9.8

The Firs has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Firs has 45 reviews.

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Review from Julie H (Resident / Service User) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very helpful. I sometimes have difficulty communicating with some staff but they are all friendly. The management are very helpful, if I have a problem they do all they can to help me.

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Review from Joyce B (Sister of Resident) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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On my very first entry to The Firs to visit a client, I had this moment of reflection of many things all wrapped into care. I was so happy inside, I cannot express the warmness I encountered. Empathy. I would like to think I have many hours to visit the home to see more. We need these kinds of homes so people can have 'home from home' for the rest of life, no worries. Care.

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Review from Irene P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been in The Firs since February it is the first time he has been in a residential home we have found the staff to be particularly caring and attentive to his needs and always willing to discuss and resolve any issues.

I have peace of mind that he is well cared for, that any medical issues are recognised and acted on and that he is in a safe environment. I have recommended The Firs to others very friendly and caring environment.

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Review from Mike J (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been very well cared for at The Firs. The staff are very attentive and she is very happy at The Firs.

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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at the Firs are all wonderful. I have never had any concerns about my Dad's welfare in the 9 months that he has been living there. They are caring, kind, calm and conscientious. The atmosphere is always a good one and I could not wish for a better place for my Dad to be living. The recent refurbishment was required and now The Firs is looking smart and welcoming. Every time I visit, twice a week, I feel confident that my Dad is being cared for as well as he possibly could. I always leave content, knowing that each and every one of the staff do everything they can to make life for my Dad as comfortable and as enriched as possible. Thank you.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 March 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • 17 Aug 2023Recipient: The Firs
  • 22 Mar 2019Recipient: The Firs
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Meet the Team (4)

Harriet Hawkins
Harriet HawkinsJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2025

Hello, I'm Harriet, the Registered Manager at The Firs.

Lorelei Burrows
Lorelei BurrowsJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2023

Lorelei is the Deputy Manager at the Firs.

Jodi Huxtable
Jodi HuxtableJob Title:Team LeaderJoined: 2018

Hello, I'm Jodi, a Team Leader at The Firs.

Sue Verrier-Fitzpatrick
Sue Verrier-FitzpatrickJob Title:DomesticJoined: 2018

Sue is part of the housekeeping team, which keeps The Firs looking great.

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