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The Firs Care Centre is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Taunton, Somerset. It is operated by The Firs Care Centre Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Firs Care Centre provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Firs Care Centre in September 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Firs Care Centre is located in Taunton, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 251 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AQ |
| Phone | 01823 275927 |
| Website | www.thefirscarecentre.co.uk |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 8 September 2025 |
| Provider | The Firs Care Centre Ltd |
Is The Firs Care Centre registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Firs Care Centre 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/1-16658088520
What type of care does The Firs Care Centre provide?
The Firs Care Centre provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Firs Care Centre?
You can contact The Firs Care Centre by phone on 01823 275927, or visit them at 251 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AQ.
What is The Firs Care Centre's CQC rating?
The Firs Care Centre has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-16658088520
What are The Firs Care Centre's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Firs Care Centre's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Taunton?
There are 72 CQC-registered care homes in Taunton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/taunton.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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