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The team encourage visits to see the quality of the care that residents receive while residing in the home; the care manager will gladly show you...
Care Provided by The Firs Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Firs Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Firs Care Home 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
- Northgate Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Harvey(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
The Firs Care Home Reviews (91)
The Firs Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Firs Care Home has 91 reviews.
join in out of choice and he enjoyed his appointment with the hairdresser so 10/10 for that, assisted to go outside for a cigarette.
Rooms are varying in size and decor is very warm and homely. Towels and toiletries provided and assistance with washing and dressing as needed. All facilities available including fabulous accessible bathrooms and showers. Access to GP and district nurses as required. Full support around medication which is invaluable.
I would recommend The Firs who went above and beyond to meet my uncles needs.
Well done All at The Firs
Thank you for the lovely review it truly means so much to our hard working team .
My aunt is really happy with the care at The Firs. The staff are fantastic with residents individual needs. After living alone for a number of years, the company and help she receives is outstanding. Highly recommend!
Thank you in completing a review for our care home it helps give recognition of the care and support given to our residents.
My husband's aunty is very happy with her care at The Firs. All of the staff have a good interaction with the residents and are happy to help with anything they need.
Thankyou for taking the time to complete a positive review for us.
This place is fab-u-lous. Cant express strongly enough of the 'care' the residents receive. My auntie is a resident at The Firs. Shes been there 18 months as she couldn't cope at home anymore. The place is second to none. They put the care in care home. Recently my auntie had to go into hospital. The carers on shift that night stayed an hour over their shift to be with her.
Thank you for your kind words this does show staff how appreciated they are, and what we do as a care home for the residents.
Staff have been wonderful and very helpful in making time for everybody and very welcome and ensuring that everybody has the chance to be involved in the activities.
Thank you for your kind words, i am glad you feel this way and I sincerely hope you will be happy at the care home.
I rate The Firs Care Home extremely highly having had recent experience with my father being cared for by them for the last 10 months. The staff are pleasant, professional + extremely caring at times going above + beyond what you would expect from them. They genuinely do care! The home itself is spotlessly clean + there is a happy feel about the whole place when you visit. Management are very approachable + hands on making for a care home that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that your father has been so well cared for during his time with us. Your kind words about our team, their professionalism, compassion and willingness to go above and beyond mean a great deal and will be shared with...
This week we arrived to see my mother-in-law (myself, husband, sister). We asked my sister could have a look around because we need to find somewhere for our mum. We are happy with the care our mum is receiving. Nothing was too much trouble, and all her questions were answered. We were not rushed at all, and my mum was invited to go for lunch, so we cannot fault the staff and the service, lovely, warm and clean, staff so friendly.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care your mother-in-law receives and that your visit gave your family a positive impression of the home. We understand how important it is to find the right care environment for a loved one, so we are pleased...
Everything about this home is delightful, especially the management and the carers. The activities are excellent and very special, especially the trip to the pub for lunch. The meals at the care home are something to be savoured, the cook I must express my thoughts on what a wonderful chef they have at The Firs. She presents beautiful food. What a lovely care home I have come into.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're so pleased that you are enjoying life at The Firs and that you're happy with the care, activities and meals. Your kind words about our team will mean a great deal to them. We're very glad to have you with us.
We struck lucky when we found The Firs for our mother. The home is very calm and bright and the lounges comfortable and welcoming. The care that our mother received was given with such love - the staff were looking after residents as if they were their own. We were happy and relieved to leave our mother in their care.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you found The Firs and felt confident entrusting your mother to our care. It means a great deal to hear that you found the home welcoming and that the care provided was delivered with such kindness and compassion. Knowing that you felt...
The home is always lovely and clean with no smells whatsoever. The staff are friendly, cheerful and clearly love the service users. Her room is always clean, the linen is spotless and is beautifully presented. I just wish we could put things on the wall for her to make it more personal. She always looks clean and tidy and has her hair done weekly. I have no concerns whatsoever and feel confident she is in safe hands.
In relation to putting things on the wall , residents can personalise rooms and can put things on the wall if the wish
Please just ask what you would like putting up and we will be happy to assist .
The Firs is an excellently run and well managed care home. The staff are its greatest asset - they are caring, professional and thorough. They treat the residents (including my mom) with respect and maintain her dignity. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. All administrative issues are dealt with efficiently and communication is first class. Medicines are administered diligently and daily activities are varied and excellent. A kind, caring ethos pervades the home embodied by the manager who is very much hands on and approachable. My mom has been extremely well cared for in the past year and my family are very grateful and reassured by the high quality of care of The Firs.
I have been so impressed with the genuine care and friendliness of the staff. There is always some activity going on for the residents. The carers facilitate a weekly facetime for me as I live abroad. My mother couldn't be in better care.
I like everything about the home. I am very happy here. Activities always have things for me to do.
Since moving into The Firs care home in January 2025 my mother has been treated with care, respect and dignity. All the staff are amazing. Activities are carefully planned, and fun. I couldn't wish for a better care home for my mum.
My mother has been at The Firs for the last two years. She settled in really well and that was due to all the staff being so incredibly caring and friendly. My mom enjoys the many activities at The Firs that include singers, school visits, animal visits and trips out for lunches and shopping, amongst many other things. My mom enjoys diamond art and having a chat with other residents. There is a varied menu for meals and the food looks delicious. All the staff are very attentive and are quick to pick up on any issues. The home is always spotlessly clean and it is beautifully decorated. The Firs seems to be run very efficiently.
My mum has been a resident at The Firs care home for a year now. She always appears to be happy and content. She enjoys the company and the food enormously. Everyone is so friendly and kind. The staff are amazing! It's wonderful to know mum is in such a warm, friendly place and that she feels happy and safe.
The Firs is a wonderful care home. The staff are carers, more like friends to the residents. We, as a family are very thankful knowing she is safe and looked after. (thank you)
Thank you for your kind words and feedback all our staff will continue to provide a warm and friendly environment
My sister is very well looked after, all her needs are met, all the staff are very caring, nothing is too much trouble for them, all staff are very friendly to residents and visitors.
Thank you for your positive feedback we will continue to do our very best
Excellent staff with enjoyable activities by Tracey & Jess. Mom is treated with kindness and dignity.
Thankyou for your kind Review and we will continue to try our best to provide an Excellent service for all
I have been incredibly impressed with the level of care & compassion shown towards my mom. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming and its clear that creating a safe, comfortable and happy environment is their top priority.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 January 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Victoria Harvey has been a cornerstone of The Firs since 2008, showing unwavering commitment to its residents. When Northgate purchased the home, Victoria was already the manager, a role in which she has excelled by ensuring the highest quality of care and a warm, welcoming environment for all.
Victoria’s dedication to the well-being of her residents is evident in every aspect of her work. She goes above and beyond to ensure each individual feels valued and cared for, nurturing a strong sense of community at The Firs. Her long tenure at the home is a testament to her deep passion and love for what she does, continuously proving that high standards of care and genuine connection go hand in hand
Frequently Asked Questions about The Firs Care Home
What types of Care is The Firs Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Firs Care Home have?
There are 57 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Firs Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Firs Care Home to the centre of Dudley?
3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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