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Firstlings is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Maldon, Essex. It is operated by Sohal Healthcare Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Firstlings provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in September 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Firstlings as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Firstlings is located in Maldon, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 7 The Street, Heybridge, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4NB |
| Phone | 01621 853747 |
| Website | www.sohalhealthcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 10 September 2020 |
| Provider | Sohal Healthcare Limited |
Is Firstlings registered with the CQC?
Yes. Firstlings is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-141268268
What type of care does Firstlings provide?
Firstlings provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Firstlings?
You can contact Firstlings by phone on 01621 853747, or visit them at 7 The Street, Heybridge, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4NB.
What is Firstlings's CQC rating?
Firstlings has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-141268268
What are Firstlings's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Firstlings's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Maldon?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Maldon. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/maldon.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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