The Firs Care Home with Nursing

90 Glass House Hill, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9QT
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  • The Firs Care Home with Nursing, Ripley
The Firs is a delightful home located near the Derbyshire town of Codnor. Resident wellbeing is the absolute focus, as the home works hard to ease every resident into their new environment, recognising that for many people moving into a care home can be a daunting transition. The Firs team wants to reassure visitors that many people move in and discover a newfound sense of freedom and comfort. To support this, residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their cherished possessions.

With a dedicated activities team on-site every day, there are various ways to find enjoyment, from actives in the home to regular trips out. Activities are carefully planned to ensure they are person-centred and meaningful for the individuals residing within the home.

The home continually strives to enhance its services, as demonstrated by the recent development of the cosy lounge and revamped garden. The home also has access to the facilities at Codnor Park such as the new 'Tea Room'.

For those interested in learning more about The Firs and the range of care options provided, a visit to the home is welcomed. To schedule a visit, individuals can contact The Firs. If preferring to drop by, it is kindly requested to avoid meal times.
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Care Provided by The Firs Care Home with Nursing

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1310 – £1540
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1460 – £1685
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1750 – £2020
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1880 – £2155
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1310 – £1540
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1460 – £1685
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1750 – £2020
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1880 – £2155

All fees include weekly hairdressing, activities and days out, bed linen, towels and toiletries, as well as 24 hour care. If you or your loved one are socially funded, please give us a call and we will be happy to talk you through the fees.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Firs Care Home with Nursing for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact The Firs Care Home with Nursing 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah York (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2007
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Parking

  • On-site parking available

The Firs Care Home with Nursing Reviews (61)

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The Firs Care Home with Nursing has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Firs Care Home with Nursing has 61 reviews.

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Review from Pauline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with all the work that’s carried out in the home. We can see the hard work put in by each individual member of staff. There is always a friendly atmosphere and warm welcome each time we visit. The staff are always quick to meet the needs of residents and clearly know them well. Activities and
events provided are always brilliantly organised
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the work that is carried out in your home. Our team takes pride in putting in hard work and creating a friendly atmosphere for all residents and their visitors. It's wonderful to hear that you feel a warm welcome each time you visit. We also appreciate your kind words about our staff's ability to quickly meet the needs of our residents and their familiarity with them. We work hard to organize activities and events that our residents enjoy, so we're glad to hear that they are brilliantly organized. Thank you for your feedback and continued support!
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Review from Trina F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and compassion shown to my mum go above and beyond what is expected. The staff are friendly and approachable and nothing is too much trouble. We as a family can rest assured that mum is well cared for and is safe and secure at all times and that is worth its weight in gold. The Firs is like
an extended family and I for one would highly recommend it.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We strive to provide exceptional care and it means a lot to us that you feel we go above and beyond. We are glad that you and your family can have peace of mind knowing that your mum is well cared for and safe. Our staff aim to create a friendly and approachable environment, and we are thrilled to be compared to an extended family. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your trust in our services.
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Review from S W (Sister of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister came into The Firs for end-of-life care. I can not fault the love and care she and her family received from the moment she entered the home. It wasn't possible for her to be at home in her final weeks, but the staff were brilliant at ensuring a homely environment allowing my sister a comfortable
loving place to live her last 2 weeks of life.
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Review from R S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Firs Nursing Home provides an excellent and compassionate standard of care. All the residents are made to feel at home and have stimulating activities. The staff are attentive and caring and relate well to residents.
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Review from P S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my mother regularly and the staff are always helpful. My mother is well cared for and her dignity preserved. Before she became ill 'end of life' she enjoyed many activities - bingo, quizzes etc. The staff respond quickly when the buzzer is rung. Although they are always busy they make time to
have a 'short chat'! the staff show great empathy and really care for their resident's well-being. I would be willing to recommend The Firs to anyone! Well done to all!
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Review from Sarah M (Next of Kin) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Firs and every single member of staff are exceptional.
The care, love and warmth they showed my dear friend in the last 2 weeks of her life was amazing.
They made her feel so comfortable and happy in the 2 weeks she was there.
All the staff were approachable and friendly to my friend and her
visitors.
Nothing was too much trouble for them.
Overall, the food was lovely, the home was clean and all the staff were incredible at their jobs. Thank you so much.
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Review from M N (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise all the staff enough for all they have done to make my friend feel at home since moving into the firs.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThis is so lovely to hear, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been in The Firs for nearly a year, during which time she has been well cared for. When we visit, the staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the general atmosphere of the home is good. The staff take the trouble to provide care and stimulation for the residents in the form of activities
and entertainment.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for this lovely review, I will pass this over to the team at The Firs!
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Review from Matthew R (Friend of Resident) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have never had a problem with the home at all. The staff are brilliant with me and my friend, who is the resident. He seems really happy where he is. The staff are fantastic in all ways keeping me informed of my friend's needs. I would recommend The Firs to anyone.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for this wonderful review! It's is so great to hear that your friend has been well looked after!
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Review from Ian S (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in The Firs for over 7 years and during that time, I have always been extremely happy with the care she has received. The management and staff have been excellent throughout her stay.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's wonderful to hear that your mum is well settled in at The Firs!
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Review from Sue H (Mother of Resident) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with how the place is run and I am happy with the staff and how they look after the resident. The residents seem to be very happy.
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Review from R D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandma is currently a resident in the care home and she is being really well cared for - from having her hair and nails done to crafts and even days out. It's the most freedom she has had in years! They're always so lovely with our family, and take the time to talk to both the residents and family
visiting. I can't thank them enough for making my Nan comfortable during her stay and genuinely caring for her as a person.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It's so great to hear that your Grandma has more freedom now that she is staying with us. I will pass this your message onto the staff at The Firs.
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Review from Teresa C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to my mother's deteriorating health, she was admitted to the Firs for respite and then continuing care. She has been treated with the utmost kindness and respect. Her mental health has improved due solely to the care provided in this professional, but incredibly welcoming establishment. My family
and I cannot thank all the staff enough for the work they do, the care they provide is second to none. Due to their vigilance, my mother's health is constantly monitored and the level of communication between the home and ourselves means that we are always aware of any changes, good or bad, in our mother's well-being. My mother was a reluctant care home resident, to say the least, but The Firs has changed her opinion and that of my family too.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for leaving such a lovely review! It is so great to hear that our staff have been so wonderful in caring for your mother. I will pass this message on to the staff at The Firs.
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Review from Jean B (Mother of Resident) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot say how pleased I am with this nursing home. Everyone from the management to the cleaners are really lovely and caring. My son (who is 44 years old) has been at The Firs since February when he was transferred from another home further away, and since coming to The Firs he is much better in
himself. He is nearer home, and the staff are lovely and do all they can to help him. He has a brain tumour and had a stroke last year, so has difficulty communicating, but they are so caring here. They keep me informed of any changes in his condition and I know he's in good hands. I highly rate this nursing home.
Reply from Phoebe Booth, Media and Community Relations Manager at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! It is great to hear that you have had such a great experience, I will pass this message onto the home.
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Review from Sheila K (Resident) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff shower me down like it's Niagara Falls and one member of staff, in particular, is the worst for drowning me.
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Review from S B (Resident) published on 29 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am enjoying doing craft things. They help me with showering because it's unsafe to be left alone. I have a key worker who helps me a lot when I am feeling sad or angry because I suffer from bi-polar, controlled by tablets. I've been given sleeping tablets which was for two weeks but now I've been
on them three months, now I don't really need them.
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Review from C G (Resident) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good.
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Review from Louise R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care they give my father-in-law is fantastic. They always kept up to date with his care and give lots of information out. The place is always clean and tidy and all the staff are friendly when visiting.
Reply from Jodie Sharpe, Sales and Marketing Executive at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you so much for your fantastic review of The Firs Care Home. I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your father-in-law is receiving.
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Review from Ken G (Husband of Resident) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife is extremely ill; I'm able to visit due to this. The girls have been amazing during the months that I have been visiting. Beautiful decorations and carers spending time with the individual people staying here. Visiting within the bedrooms due to a case of Covid19 on the premises. When I visit,
it is necessary to wear a special gown, new mask and gloves to ensure safety. The nurses are efficient, kind and understanding. The carers are lovely with the patients. I'm limited with the short period of information due to the pressures of Covid19, but the foundations are well thought out and managed.
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Review from Kate G (Niece of Resident) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time I visit my Aunty, I receive a warm welcome from the staff. Everywhere is bright and cheerful, music playing in the background and it’s very homely and cosy. Staff and resident interaction is lively, lots of activities and information is displayed and the whole ambience is friendly and happy.
Staff are very knowledgeable about my Auntys needs, likes, dislikes and abilities. Security is excellent. The food looks nice and smells good. My dear Aunty is very happy there. Thank you for looking after her.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for The Firs Care Home with Nursing is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.986 for The Firs Care Home with Nursing is calculated as follows: ( (216 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 219 Ratings = 4.986
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Firs Care Home with Nursing is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 May 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah

Sarah Meakin

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2021

I love the feeling of going home knowing that something that I have been able to do has had a massive positive impact on the people living in our home.


The residents drive my passion. I have so much love for them, seeing them smile and enjoy living at the home and being able to support people who are on end of life care, knowing that you have provided exactly what they have needed in that time.


I often forget I’m at work because it feels like home. The people around are like family and I love them all dearly.
One day we will be old and I’d like to know that there is someone to fight for me the way I fight for them.

Phoebe

Phoebe Booth

Job Title: Care Home Enquiries Manager Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Phoebe! I absolutely love having a good chat and getting to know the families and individuals that give us a ring. My goal is to make the process of finding the right home as easy and reassuring as possible.
This is something close to my heart — I’ve had two of my own family members stay within our group, so I truly understand how important it is to feel confident and comfortable in your choice.


If you call us during the week, chances are you’ll get me on the other end of the phone. I’m always happy to answer any questions you have — and if I don’t know the answer right away, I’ll make it my mission to find out for you. I’ll be here for you every step of the way, making sure you feel supported, listened to, and at ease.

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