The Firs Nursing Home

My mother-in-law has lived at the Firs for a few years now, and the staff make all the difference. Every team member treats her, and all residents, with warmth, respect and genuine care - attentive, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile. What stands out most is how personal it feels. Carers have build real bonds with residents based on trust, not routine, and this comes through clearly during visits and the phone calls - a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere throughout. The care itself is highly professional: staff are knowledgeable and well trained. There's a good variety of activities throughout the week, the chefs prepare a different menu each day.

Living abroad, it is a huge difference for us to know she is well cared for, safe and in good hands. A big, massive thanks to the whole team at the Firs!

Our experience has been nothing less than outstanding Finding a place for my Mum was daunting and we initially looked for Respite at The Firs Barrhead because the Father of my Mum's Friend had been a Resident there, my Mum had visited him and spoke of the lovely atmosphere and Friendly Staff. During the Respite period it was determined that my Mum required permanent Care and with my Mum having been in The Firs for 2 weeks Respite we already knew that we had found the right place for her, thankfully there was availability and equally important The Firs were happy to have her.. My Mum is very happy and she looks amazing. The level of Care is outstanding, the Carers are highly trained and so kind. Support from Management had been outstanding and ongoing , Mums room is spotless, her hair is done regularly, chiropist visits scheduled. Entering the door of The Firs feels like I'm visiting my Mum home, warm and welcoming, who could ask for more.

My mother's friend resides in The Firs. It is lovely to see her so settled and happy. She has expressed how lovely the staff are and how well she is looked after. I have witnessed this for myself whilst in visiting. The staff are always going above and beyond for the residents. They have so many activities within the home to keep the residents stimulated which again is lovely to see. The visitors are always well looked after. I get the feeling it is like a family at The Firs. The home is clean and always smells lovely, always a warm welcome.

My mum is 91 and the staff at the firs have been looking after her for few years now and I find all the staff very attentive and always informative of any change in my mum's condition, she was diagnosed with cancer and have been very supportive with any worries or concerns I have, the food menu is excellent and varied each day and rooms are spotless.

Visited friend who has recently moved to the Firs and cannot praise the place enough. Noticed a massive difference in how content my friend was since moving. His mood and behaviour has improved a lot. The place was spotless and the staff very attentive. I visited during a cheese and wine afternoon and could see all of the people living there so content and enjoying their day. Spoke to the care manager who took the time to reassure us and answer any questions we had. He invited us to enjoy the cheese and wine afternoon with my friend. Was so nice to feel included.

I must also say a huge well done to management and staff as The Firs have worked hard through these difficult times and have thankfully remained COVID free throughout. Thank you and stay safe.

This nursing home goes above and beyond to do varying tasks with the residents - a short time ago we did the summer care home olympics! They do crafts tasks, baking tasks, dancing it’s just so much fun never seems like a dull day there. It’s an honour to volunteer along-side the wonderful staff who work there, they are amazing people so warm and welcoming. It would be the first place I would recommend to anyone looking for the best facility to look after their loved ones.

My mother suffers from very advanced dementia and we moved back to Scotland after living in Asia for many years. I visited many care homes before The Firs but it was immediately clear that they were different. They make it feel like a home and although my mum is non-verbal and immobile, they always include her in all of the activities. When you visit, they make you feel so welcome and the home has such a vibrant and friendly vibe to it. Also, and one of the most important factors for me, there is no smell in the home unlike many of the others I visited. They locked down the home even before the government insisted and have very strict rules over visiting. They seem to have had a blast over the summer with fetes and Olympics being run. Honestly, it seems more like a social club than a care home. The staff are amazing. I have already mentioned to them that if I need care and looking after that I would wish to be in The Firs. I can’t thank them enough for all they’ve done.

The staff at The Firs have a special place in my heart for the love and care they gave mum in the last months of her life. I’m not sure I can find the words to express my gratitude enough.