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The Firs is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Southampton, Hampshire. It is operated by Caldwell Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Firs 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Firs in July 2022 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 is located in Southampton, within the Hampshire local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 83 Church Road, Locks Heath, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6LS |
| Phone | 01489 574624 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 7 July 2022 |
| Provider | Caldwell Care Limited |
Is The Firs registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Firs 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/1-120442935
What type of care does The Firs provide?
The Firs provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Firs?
You can contact The Firs by phone on 01489 574624, or visit them at 83 Church Road, Locks Heath, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6LS.
What is The Firs's CQC rating?
The Firs 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/1-120442935
What are The Firs's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Firs's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Southampton?
There are 189 CQC-registered care homes in Southampton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/southampton.
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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