The Firs

The Firs is a residential care home in Potters Bar, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Desborough Care. The home has been registered since September 2025.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated The Firs Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Firs has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to The Firs include Cooperscroft Care Home, Cuffley Manor Care Home and Clock Tower Mews, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.