The Firs Care Home with Nursing

The Firs Care Home with Nursing is a nursing home in Ripley, in the Derbyshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 42 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Ashmere Derbyshire, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2016.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated The Firs Care Home with Nursing 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 Care Home with Nursing has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Derbyshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,231 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 245 registered care homes in Derbyshire. The nearest to The Firs Care Home with Nursing include Codnor Park Care Home, Glasshouse Hill and Yarningdale. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.