The Firs

The Firs is a residential care home in Frinton On Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 11 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Firs Care Services. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 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 has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to The Firs include Peter House, Beaumont Manor and Ducks Halt, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.