
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.
The home smelt fresh on arrival. Staff introduced themselves at reception and on the wing. The atmosphere was pleasant; it felt calm.
Mum recently moved into Firth House, having spent several weeks in hospital. The staff couldn't have done more to make her feel welcome and settle her in, and she keeps telling me they are all very kind and look after her well. The home is kept very clean, and the food always looks tasty and appetising with a good variety and voice. All the residents seem very happy and well cared for with plenty of activities to keep them entertained.
Knowing mum is well looked after and cared for gives us so much peace of mind as a family, following a fall mum was in hospital before social care took over and she was placed in a home. Her property went missing, she hardly ate and the staff hardly knew her, my daughter found Firth house and we haven't looked back, she is safe and happy and I couldn't ask for more. We are very happy and as is mum!
Thank you to the manager and all the staff.
My husband has been a resident of Firth House since July 2020, through the difficult struggles of the Covid epidemic. The Home is very well run. Management is friendly, experienced and efficient. Residents are treated with love, care and dignity and it is a safe happy place to live. Would definitely recommend.
Access to the garden with a member of staff to get some fresh air and also have a cigarette from time to time would be very welcomed. It's one of the few pleasures in life that she appreciates and would like that to be taken into consideration. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review Firth House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as very good. We have a daily, weekly and monthly activity programme, which has been arranged with our resident's input. We also have one to one activities, but respect our resident's wishes...
The Manager and Deputy Manager know all the residents and their interaction with my sister is brilliant.
I am delighted my sister is a resident in Firth House and have no cause to be anxious about her care and wellbeing, all her needs are continually met. The weekly activities programme is always a very interesting and an exciting mix.
I would completely recommend Firth House to anyone who needed that 'special, caring place' for a loved family member.
Knowing that Mum is safe and well cared for gives peace of mind to my sister and myself. I don't know how we would have coped during the pandemic without Mum being a resident of Firth house. Thank you to all the staff.
Frith House is very well run, considering the tough times they have gone through with Covid. The staff are very helpful and very good with the residents.
It's relief to know that mum is settled and well looked after.
Friend of the resident, recommended Firth House to the family. I feel my friend's care is excellent nothing is any trouble. Family and I both feel the best place for my friend to stay and meet care needs.
During my mum’s stay at Firth House, the care given to my mum was the very best. But especially the last week of her life, I had the phone call to say my mum had been placed on end of life, I live two hours away and made the journey to be with my mum. The manager gave me permission to stay as long as I needed to and the care given to my mum was tender and also the care given to me during my stay I wanted for nothing. I slept in the same room in a chair with my mum for 4 days until she passed. I was provided with food endless supply of coffee and the use of a shower room to freshen up. I couldn’t have asked for a more caring home with staff that was so patient with my mum and the caring nature towards me. I am glad that the last few years and especially the last few days of mum’s life was in this loving caring environment. Total admiration and respect for all the staff and managers at Firth House.
My Gran stays in this home! It is amazing, it is like a true family! The care they provide is second to none and I wouldn’t want my Gran anywhere else. She is so happy and settled, the staff treat her so kindly as if she is part of their family. It’s amazing to see the interactions, the family days and the events which they put on for the residents regularly. Obviously with the current climate times are tough on everyone but you wouldn’t know it with the way the team at Firth House still go above and beyond! I would recommend this home to anyone and everyone!
My mother had a bad experience in a previous home in which they couldn't meet her needs etc.. and she sadly lost my dad through the beginning of the lockdown. Locally we found Firth House that my mum was assessed and they could meet my mum's needs we are so grateful for the kindness and assistance and loving at Firth House that they have given. My mother is eating better she has now put on weight and other needs have been put into place we are now getting to visit and take my mum out, so thank you, Firth House, the manager, deputy manager and the carers you are all giving my mum excellent care she is so happy to be here where she can call home.
Firth house provided my mother with excellent care, and have been fantastic throughout this whole pandemic. The staff there are brilliant and kept us in contact through virtual media platforms. It’s not just a care facility they class it as their home. From the family perspective it gives us great comfort that our mother is being well cared for and she is very happy, I would highly recommend Firth House for anyone looking for a care home for there family members safe in the knowledge they will be safe and well looked after.
My mother who suffers from Dementia has been a resident of Firth House for 3 years. Although at times she can be quite difficult I cannot thank the staff at Firth House enough for she has continually been treated with the greatest respect and care and knowing her final years are in such an excellent environment takes a great weight off my shoulders.
My lovely sister was in the care of Firth House for a number of months and the care she received was the best I have seen in a nursing home. Having worked in this environment myself in Scotland I knew what to look for in regards care etc and this place fulfilled all those requirements. A special mention to the manager who made sure everyone got the care they needed and is a vital part of the home. Sadly my sister died in April this year at the home and the end of life care was excellent, I’m so grateful for that.
Mum was living with dementia and was finally taken by cancer.
The staff were brilliant with Mum, she had great fun and really enjoyed her stay.
In an organisation it’s the staff that make the difference and I cannot praise them enough. The home is also very close to the centre of Selby which made taking Mum for those memorable days out really easy.
They are always helpful and keep me informed.
I enjoy my life living here and have made some lovely friends. I enjoy the activities and enjoy the meals.
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
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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
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