The Firs

The Firs is a residential care home in Crowthorne, in the Wokingham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Norwood, which operates 17 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published June 2018, 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 we are still collecting figures for Wokingham. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 45 registered care homes in Wokingham. The nearest to The Firs include Copper Beech, Eretz and Kadimah. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.