The Firs Nursing Home

12 Lowndes Street, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 2QX
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Care Provided by The Firs Nursing Home

  • Type of Service
    • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • David Spence (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012

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
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The Firs Nursing Home Reviews (5)

8.2

The Firs Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.208) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Firs Nursing Home has 5 reviews.

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Review from T L (Friend of Resident) published on 9 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited friend who has recently moved to the Firs and cannot praise the place enough. Noticed a massive difference in how content my friend was since moving. His mood and behaviour has improved a lot. The place was spotless and the staff very attentive. I visited during a cheese and wine afternoon and
could see all of the people living there so content and enjoying their day. Spoke to the care manager who took the time to reassure us and answer any questions we had. He invited us to enjoy the cheese and wine afternoon with my friend. Was so nice to feel included.

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Review from L H (Friend of Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Throughout lockdown of COVID, the care home has continued to run with minimum impact upon the lives of the residents living in their care. My closest friend has now been living in The Firs for almost a year now and the difference it has made has been life-changing, I am able to follow almost daily their
activities on social media and the genuine relationships and interaction between the staff and residents brings a smile to my face, knowing it was the right decision!
I must also say a huge well done to management and staff as The Firs have worked hard through these difficult times and have thankfully remained COVID free throughout. Thank you and stay safe.

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Review from Deborah G (Regular Volunteer) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursing home goes above and beyond to do varying tasks with the residents - a short time ago we did the summer care home olympics! They do crafts tasks, baking tasks, dancing it’s just so much fun never seems like a dull day there. It’s an honour to volunteer along-side the wonderful staff who
work there, they are amazing people so warm and welcoming. It would be the first place I would recommend to anyone looking for the best facility to look after their loved ones.

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Review from Heather T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother suffers from very advanced dementia and we moved back to Scotland after living in Asia for many years. I visited many care homes before The Firs but it was immediately clear that they were different. They make it feel like a home and although my mum is non-verbal and immobile, they always
include her in all of the activities. When you visit, they make you feel so welcome and the home has such a vibrant and friendly vibe to it. Also, and one of the most important factors for me, there is no smell in the home unlike many of the others I visited. They locked down the home even before the government insisted and have very strict rules over visiting. They seem to have had a blast over the summer with fetes and Olympics being run. Honestly, it seems more like a social club than a care home. The staff are amazing. I have already mentioned to them that if I need care and looking after that I would wish to be in The Firs. I can’t thank them enough for all they’ve done.

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Review from Hazel F (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum decided she couldn’t cope at home any more and we finally found the manager at The Firs - she was so personable and professional that we both knew she’d be in safe hands.
It was a big step for mum, but she was made to feel so welcome and cared for, that those first few days were much easier than
we could have hoped for.
Mum always liked her privacy and was happy with her own company, and that was respected during her time at The Firs. She loved sitting in the garden reading, something she hadn’t been able to do for years. She even took part in some of the group exercise classes and one of the outings.
I enjoyed visiting her there, the staff were just a pleasure to be around and I could see how much they loved mum - and she them! I knew that when I left after my visits that she was in safe hands.
The staff at The Firs have a special place in my heart for the love and care they gave mum in the last months of her life. I’m not sure I can find the words to express my gratitude enough.

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.208)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.208) 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for The Firs Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 11 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.208 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Firs Nursing Home is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.8 = 0.208

  • 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 Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 27 Mar 2023

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

(4)
How good is our leadership? Good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Good

(4)
How well is care and support planned? Good

(4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Firs Nursing Home

What types of Care is The Firs Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Substance Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Firs Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Physiotherapy & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Firs Nursing Home have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Firs Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Firs Nursing Home to the centre of Glasgow?

6.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.