
All thanks to the lovely staff at firth house I cannot praise them enough.J C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Once he was in there the love, care and support he received was second to none.A S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all I can say is that the care and staff are excellent.Stephen H(Son of Resident/Service User)

All thanks to the lovely staff at firth house I cannot praise them enough.J C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Once he was in there the love, care and support he received was second to none.A S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all I can say is that the care and staff are excellent.Stephen H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Firth House is located at the heart of Selby, in a quiet area within a mile of Selby Abbey. The home is Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accredited to be able to provide personalised care for veterans.
The home provides residential and dementia care for residents in single en suite rooms and continues to welcome new residents. As well as permanent care, Firth House can support respite care and trial...
Care Provided by Firth House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Firth House will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Firth House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Firth House 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Pearl Millin(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Firth House
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Firth House Reviews (121)
Firth House has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Firth House has 121 reviews.
outstanding
Pearl is fabulous
My aunt was dressed and prepared for our visit, thanks to my cousin telling the staff we were visiting. She was pleased to see us and very happy and talking to us. We were able to make coffee in the kitchen. We had a lovely conversation with staff afterwards.
Nothing seems to be too much for them.
I hope you are proud of them.
Thank you.
Great care home, fabulous staff and homely facilities. Great programmes of activities. Management is very accommodating. All staff caring and professional. Would definitely recommend Firth House.
My mother was a resident in Firth House 6 years ago, and was very happy. Now I visit a good friend, and it's still an excellent care home.
Overall, very happy with Mum's care. Thank you.
I came to visit my dad, and it was nice to see him sitting in the lounge area looking comfortable and well cared for. The staff are very friendly and caring, and I have had nothing but good experiences and good interactions with all the staff I've met that have cared for my dad. It is a real weight off my mind to know he is so well looked after. Thank you.
So my mum moved in firth house in July. Under weight very scared lady as she had been falling a lot. Since being in firth house which is only 4 months and already there is a massive difference to my mum she is very happy n put weight on walks around with her frame no falls she is a totally different person. All thanks to the lovely staff at firth house I cannot praise them enough. Im so grateful n my mum is super happy. Thankyou all I totally appreciate you all amazing. Can't recommend you enough your all fab
The staff and management there were super helpful in assisting with his transfer from hospital to Firth House.
Once he was in there the love, care and support he received was second to none. Every single member of staff looked after him well.
Sadly Dad passed away soon after moving in. We would have loved his care in Firth House to have been for longer. The Firth House team were like his extended family and I felt the same when my Mum lived there previously too. Thank you to all the staff at Firth House.
My mum has been in the care home for a good few months all I can say is that the care and staff are excellent.
The staff and managers at Firth House were kind and helpful when we were organising his transfer from hospital, very welcoming towards Dad and incredibly supportive of all the family.
Dad's end of life care from the wonderful staff at Firth House and the GPs who work with them was dignified and we were touched by the care he received. Firth House is a very caring community and feels like an extended family. We are sorry he didn't get to enjoy living there for longer.
Dad was admitted in February 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances. It was a very trying time for dad and myself as he was adamant that he would never go into care and was quite resistant with all the staff. All the staff were absolutely brilliant with him and his moods and behaviour they deserve a medal. Now June he has settled and has started to join in the activities, something that I never thought I would see him do. Thanks to all the staff.
MY mother lived at Firth House for 6 years. She suffered from ongoing dementia during this period, the experience that both my mother and myself was always super. I got to know the manager and the staff well and often shared a cup of tea during my visits. Prior to my mother moving into Firth House was quite insular, bordering on anti-social, but thanks to the daily activities, she became more cheerful and socialised with other residents - thank you.
Totally satisfied with the care my gran is receiving from this fantastic care team. Clean, friendly, home-cooked food always looks lovely, always makes the family and friends feel welcome and provides good entertainment for the residents.
My daughter and I enjoyed our visit to see my friend. She looks really well cared for and happy. We could only stay half and hour before lunch.
The staff are lovely. Mum loves the activities especially the music one. We are always informed if mum needs anything or needs to see the doctor. We can talk to the staff about any concerns. Our family is happy with Firth House and the staff.
Firth House was Dad's happy home for over 2 years. All the staff treated him with love and compassion, care and dignity. He enjoyed many of the activities especially a new found enthusiasm for dancing and meeting visiting furry friends including a llama and a sheep. On Burns night, the haggis was ceremonially accompanied by a bagpiper in full regalia. Words cannot express my gratitude for helping my mum and I with such kindness at a very difficult time.
The care for my mother is first rate. She is very happy.
Since my mother moved into Firth House she has improved tremendously, physical health and well being compared to when she was living at home. The staff are all wonderful and the food is excellent with plenty of daily activities which my mother enjoys.
Relaxed and lovely family atmosphere. Mum has settled really well so taking lots of stress out of the situation. Everybody is "Happy"!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 November 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (10) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
Residents and colleagues at Anchor's Firth House care home in Selby have come together to celebrate a landmark 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades since the home first...
- 11 Jun 2026
Anchor care homes across the North, including Firth House in Selby are inviting local people to come together and enjoy the football this summer as they host World Cup Socials...
- 28 May 2026
Residents across Anchor care homes in Yorkshire created their own unique hats to help raise money for a dementia charity. Firth House in Selby took part in the fundraising efforts...
There are no upcoming events for Firth House.
Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Firth House
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Anchor
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Anchor
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Firth House.
Meet the Team (0)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firth House
What types of Care is Firth House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Firth House have?
There are 41 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Firth House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Firth House to the centre of Selby?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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