
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.
My father lived at Firth House for 3 and a half years, he was never going to end his days in a home but illness overruled him and he never regretted his decision. The care and support he has received was specific for him allowing him independence and dignity he needed to have a happy and safe life. He was transferred back to Firth House from the hospital when there was nothing else the doctors could do. The staff went over and above to make his final days as peaceful and as pleasant as possible.
As a regular visitor to my mother I have been very impressed with the way staff treat all residents. I have never witnessed any resident treated with anything but courtesy, care and kindness and above all dignity. I would recommend Firth House to anyone.
I am very happy for mum to be here she is cared for well.
All the staff at Firth House are very caring and friendly to both residents and their families. It is not just carers who interact with residents but the kitchen, laundry, cleaning and admin staff, which creates the atmosphere of a large extended family in their 'home'. Despite being a bit upset and 'feisty' on a few occasions, my mother-in-law has been handled gently and calmly resolving the problem. Thank you.
My mum is very settled and happy living here. The manager and staff are caring and patient. The team leaders and manager are always approachable, willing to listen and address any concerns.
My uncle is much happier being surrounded by people who care rather than being on his own at his house.
Food is excellent and he loves the activities. Everyone is so kind and my uncle looks very well.
No complaints at all.
Excellent.
I'm happy with the care here and I have no concerns.
Very patient with me, and now I'm back to my cheeky self and everything is OK. I'm at home here now.
My mother has been in Firth House for a few months. My first impression of the home is favourable. Although there have been a few changes in the month i.e. staff and the loss of the activities coordinator which hopefully will improve. I still feel mum has not settled and seems to spend a lot of time in her room, I DO NOT blame the staff for this but I feel with a little more encouragement mum would join in with the other members of the home. On a positive note, she says she is well fed and looking at the menus there is always a variety of food.
Whist we have recently lost our activity...
It is clean and well looked after, the staff are extremely kind and very caring.
The home is very welcoming to the both the residents and visitors.
Mum was looked after with great care, gave mum what she wanted to eat and drink. Cannot say how much we appreciated the care and attention from everyone.
My wife attends as a day stay once a week, she has Alzheimer's disease. I find Firth House an excellent environment for her and management and staff caring and friendly. We attend any function and notice how the staff do care for residents and do look after them. As a carer for my wife, married 54 years, it's hard for all. but I now find it easier to leave her knowing she is safe, cared for and happy. Thank you all.
My husband has been having two days a week in day care. It didn't take him long to settle down. He loves all the staff there. The way they greet him means a lot to him, also me as I can leave without worrying. This is the biggest thing I have had to do in my whole life, but the help of the lovely staff have got me through and I am sure the next step they will be there for me.
My dad spent his last few years at Firth House and I couldn't have wished for better care. He never socialised easily throughout his life but the staff at Firth House accommodated his eccentricities, as well as his physical difficulties, with huge compassion and care. They gave him his privacy when he wanted it, organised help when he needed it and always encouraged him to remain as independent as possible. Nothing was ever too much to ask. I visited my dad at Firth House pretty much every day and always found his room clean, his needs met and (much to my surprise!) often in the company of one of his carers, chatting, reminiscing and having a good laugh; it always resembled a friendly hotel, where everyone knew each other, rather than a care home. When given the option for my dad to die in hospital or at Firth House, we chose Firth House. The staff went above and beyond to make him feel safe, comfortable and cared for in his last days and I think that says it all.
I am very pleased with Firth House. It is an excellent care home. The staff treat residents with respect and the standard of care is second to none. They go above their requirements to go the extra mile to care for residents, nothing is too much trouble, as a daughter, I have no worries as I know my mother is well cared for and is very happy. It is certainly without doubt, clean and the best care home.
I am recommending this home as an excellent care home.
My mother has been very happy in Firth House and generally well cared for. The facilities have been upgraded in the past few years and activities have been more frequent and interesting.The staff are kind and respectful and treat her with dignity. We are happy with the care home and feel we couldn't easily find a better place and safer home for my mother.
Firth House is an excellent home for my mother to live in. It is clean, food very good, and the staff are always available for any questions you may want to ask.
I thoroughly enjoy living at Firth House. Everybody makes me feel so welcome, the care and food are excellent.
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
Accreditations
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