CQC Domain Ratings
The Firs is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Witheridge, Devon. It is operated by South West Care Homes 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, 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 March 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 Witheridge, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 27 Fore Street, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8AH |
| Phone | 01884 860679 |
| Website | www.southwestcarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 4 March 2022 |
| Provider | South West Care Homes 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/1-131732289
What type of care does The Firs provide?
The Firs provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Firs?
You can contact The Firs by phone on 01884 860679, or visit them at 27 Fore Street, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8AH.
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/1-131732289
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.
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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