The Firs Care Home with Nursing

90 Glass House Hill, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9QT
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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.

Contact The Firs Care Home with Nursing to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 Diane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff were extremely caring for my Mum and showed exceptional kindness to her and my family during her last days. Thank you.
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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a daily visitor, I find The Firs a happy place with caring staff who empathise with the residents. I am always treated with kindness and compassion whenever I visit at any time during the day.
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Review from Nigel A (Husband of Resident) published on 5 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been at The Firs Nursing Home now for 6 months, she could not be in a better place. Professional, yet ultra caring. Always giving individual attention and consideration to visiting family.
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Review from Celia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and nurses tried very hard with my mother in view of her not wanting to live. I lost her on the 4th July 2014 and it was also a loss to them, their concern and sadness was evident. I couldn't have chosen a better place to assist my mother in her last days and also the love shown to me and
my family was so endearing.
I will always be thankful to them for their dedication to their jobs, I was made to feel very special also at all times. I'm so grateful for the last day of her life it was unbelievable how they helped me.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first experience of The Firs was the day I went to look round. The staff were so lovely and welcoming.


I decided it would be a nice, caring place to put my mother and I was right. The staff have all been lovely and professional at the same time.


I have no doubt at all that she is being well

cared for.


Thank you to all the staff.

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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I come to The Firs to visit my mother who has been here for several months. This is a friendly, cheerful place for those with nursing needs and I always see the staff giving one to one care to the residents. Al in all, I am happy that mum receives the very best care.
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Review from M K (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the residents are looked after and continually monitored. The staff interact with the residents regularly which helps to maintain general alertness in a pleasant situation. Individual needs are met with special care to each and every resident. The home setting is pleasant and quiet with open aspects
over a well-maintained garden.
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Review from K S (Wife of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been at The Firs Nursing Home now for four years he is looked after very well. The staff are caring and kind and inform me straight away if he is unwell. I feel that the staff look after me as well as him. The Firs is a nice happy home with all new furnishings and everyone is friendly
and kind everyone's dignity is respected. I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Glyn P (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents are residents of The Firs Nursing Home, they live in a double room. I cannot praise the staff enough, they are all friendly and caring. There is a happy atmosphere in the home and when we visit, we always feel welcome.
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Review from Marree B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my first experience of a care home but when my mum came here in February she was looked after really well and all the family are made to feel welcome when they visit. The staff are really friendly and are always on hand to meet any of the resident's needs.
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Review from Rowena I (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at The Firs for nearly five years.
I have never had any problems with the staff or home.
They take excellent care of her and nothing is too much trouble.
There is a lot of interaction with the residents including days out and regular entertainment.
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Review from Marian R (Wife of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is very homely and welcoming.
I enjoy coming to see my husband, it is nice I can stay and have a meal with him.
All the staff are all lovely and very helpful.
The music and entertainment is very nice for them.
My husband's room is really lovely and homely.
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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was moved from hospital to the care home because of dementia problems. She was welcomed from the start with smiles and understanding of her needs. Having lived alone for 43 years this was a big adjustment for her but the staff helped her settle. There is always someone willing to smile and
offer a cup of tea. As a family this is all new to us so we have been eased in too. To hand your mother over to others is never easy but at The Firs staff understand and help. We trust them.
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Review from Julie (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good care, very helpful. Lovely staff.
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my mother has been at The Firs Nursing Home she's settled in quite quickly, the staff are very pleasant and helpful.
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Review from Ruth B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband arrived today. The home is very friendly and welcoming. Very nice.
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Review from Chris (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted on 5th February. Prior to that we made two visits to the home and the staff were very helpful and welcoming to us. Mums admission went well and she has a lovely room with some of her own things to make her feel at home. She has settled in well. We are very impressed with the atmosphere
of the home which feels "homely" and not in a institution. The staff are caring and appear to be interested and enthusiastic in their work. We have attended a meeting of staff and carers and are impressed with their plans for the future. They have even taken everyone to a tea dance which was enjoyed by all. We feel mum is having the best of care.
Reply from Alison Charles, Home manager, The Firs at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for taking the time to complete a review.
Your views are much appreciated
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Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident at The Firs for a while now. He is settled and happy and we can all tell this. The staff are all warm and friendly and professional, and we are happy as a family that dad is safe and happy. Keep up the good work!
Reply from Alison Charles, Manager of The Firs at The Firs Care Home with NursingThank you for your review.
It is a pleasure to provide good quality care for all our residents and their families. We are one big family and everyone is treated with empathy, dignity and respect. We aim to be a "home from home" where everyone is welcome.
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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We looked at many care homes before we found The Firs. The warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and happy residents said it all. Mum and dad settled straight in and soon became part of a new and very large family. Mum passed a few days ago and the staff and management have been amazing. They have looked
after dad like he was their own father, lifting his spirits when they can, and taking time to sit and listen when dad wanted to talk. Everyone from the domestics to the management are lovely and do their job with a smile. This is the perfect place for dad.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at The Firs for two years and in all that time she has been shown nothing but love, care and understanding. Her dementia can make her difficult to deal with at times, but the care shown by some staff in particular has been outstanding.
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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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