The Firs Nursing Home

90 Glass House Hill, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9QT
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  • The Firs Nursing Home, Ripley
The Firs is a delightful home located near the Derbyshire town of Codnor. Resident wellbeing is the absolute focus, as the home works hard to ease every resident into their new environment, recognising that for many people moving into a care home can be a daunting transition. The Firs team wants to reassure visitors that many people move in and discover a newfound sense of freedom and comfort. To support this, residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their cherished possessions.

With a dedicated activities team on-site every day, there are various ways to find enjoyment, from actives in the home to regular trips out. Activities are carefully planned to ensure they are person-centred and meaningful for the individuals residing within the home.

The home continually strives to enhance its services, as demonstrated by the recent development of the cosy lounge and revamped garden. The home also has access to the facilities at Codnor Park such as the new 'Tea Room'.

For those interested in learning more about The Firs and the range of care options provided, a visit to the home is welcomed. To schedule a visit, individuals can contact The Firs. If preferring to drop by, it is kindly requested to avoid meal times.

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Care Provided by The Firs Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah York (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (36)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Firs Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,260 – £1,480
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,620
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,680 – £1,940
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,810 – £2,070
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,260 – £1,480
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,620
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,680 – £1,940
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,810 – £2,040

  • All fees include: weekly hairdressing, activities and days out, bed linen, towels & toiletries and 24 hour care. Socially funded residents top-up to weekly private rate.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Firs Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • On-site parking available


The Firs Nursing Home Reviews (46)

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The Firs Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Firs Nursing Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from Ruth B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband arrived today. The home is very friendly and welcoming. Very nice.

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Review from Chris (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was admitted on 5th February. Prior to that we made two visits to the home and the staff were very helpful and welcoming to us. Mums admission went well and she has a lovely room with some of her own things to make her feel at home. She has settled in well. We are very impressed with the atmosphere
of the home which feels "homely" and not in a institution. The staff are caring and appear to be interested and enthusiastic in their work. We have attended a meeting of staff and carers and are impressed with their plans for the future. They have even taken everyone to a tea dance which was enjoyed by all. We feel mum is having the best of care.

Reply from Alison Charles, Home manager, The Firs at The Firs Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review.
Your views are much appreciated


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Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at The Firs for a while now. He is settled and happy and we can all tell this. The staff are all warm and friendly and professional, and we are happy as a family that dad is safe and happy. Keep up the good work!

Reply from Alison Charles, Manager of The Firs at The Firs Nursing Home

Thank you for your review.
It is a pleasure to provide good quality care for all our residents and their families. We are one big family and everyone is treated with empathy, dignity and respect. We aim to be a "home from home" where everyone is welcome.


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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at many care homes before we found The Firs. The warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and happy residents said it all. Mum and dad settled straight in and soon became part of a new and very large family. Mum passed a few days ago and the staff and management have been amazing. They have looked
after dad like he was their own father, lifting his spirits when they can, and taking time to sit and listen when dad wanted to talk. Everyone from the domestics to the management are lovely and do their job with a smile. This is the perfect place for dad.

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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at The Firs for two years and in all that time she has been shown nothing but love, care and understanding. Her dementia can make her difficult to deal with at times, but the care shown by some staff in particular has been outstanding.

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Review from Graham Nigel S (Resident) published on 11 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been at The Firs Nursing Home a few months and at first found it a struggle to live with other people (lived with my brother before) Now I have settled I am very happy here the staff are wonderful and enjoy my meals very much. I feel safe and when I need someone staff are there for me and nothing
is too much trouble. Activities are very good in the home, I don't take part in many I like my own company but I watch what is happening and everyone seems to enjoy taking part.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.984)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10 for The Firs Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.984 for The Firs Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 128 Ratings = 4.984

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Firs Nursing Home is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 May 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Meakin

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2021

I love the feeling of going home knowing that something that I have been able to do has had a massive positive impact on the people living in our home.


The residents drive my passion. I have so much love for them, seeing them smile and enjoy living at the home and being able to support people who are on end of life care, knowing that you have provided exactly what they have needed in that time.


I often forget I’m at work because it feels like home. The people around are like family and I love them all dearly.
One day we will be old and I’d like to know that there is someone to fight for me the way I fight for them.