The Firs Care Centre
251 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AQ
01823 275 927Telephone
07736 310 342Admissions (Admissions)
Overview
The Firs Care Centre is a residential and nursing home in the area of Taunton, which can accommodate 40 residents - it has a 'Good' rating from the CQC. Care can be provided for those with dementia and mental health needs.
The Firs Nursing Home is located in a residential area approximately one mile from Taunton town centre. The home fronts onto the busy Staplegrove Road and is close to a local pub and Staplegrove Village Hall. Access to the home is via the car park to the side of the property. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to take up to a maximum of 40 older people who require general nursing care, residential, dementia and other health conditions like mental health.
The registered provider-HalcyonCare, has carried major refurbishment work at the home since taking over the home in October 2023. This includes upgrading bedrooms in the present home along with communal areas. The garden area has also been recently updated making the gardens accessible and easy to use by the residents.
Accommodation is over two floors with communal rooms on each floor. Bedrooms on the first floor are accessed by a 4-person/300Kg lift. A registered nurse supervises the staff team on duty twenty four hours a day. The registered provider is The Firs Care Centre Ltd part of HalcyonCare Group. The responsible individual is Nic Ciobanu who is also the registered manager.
The Firs Care Centre, located in Taunton, provides residential and nursing care for adults. Ideally situated on the outskirts of Taunton's town center, our facility offers close access to local amenities, convenient on-site parking, and an inviting and reassuring atmosphere. We cordially invite you to take a virtual tour for a more detailed exploration.
Our amenities and services include:
24-Hour Nursing Care
Highly Trained Staff
In-Room WiFi
Varied Menu Choices
On-Site Parking
The Firs Care Centre: A Home Away from Home. The Firs Care Centre is a 40 bedded care home located in Taunton, Somerset. We provide care for adults, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care.
We are committed to providing our residents with a high standard of care in a homely environment. Our staff are highly trained and experienced, and we are always striving to improve our services.
We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest, regardless of their age or ability. That's why we offer a wide range of activities and services to our residents, including:
Social activities: We offer a variety of social activities throughout the week, such as bingo, quizzes, and trips out. We also have a vibrant residents' association that organizes regular events and activities.
Therapy services: We liaise with the NHS services to offer a range of therapy services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. These services are designed to help our residents maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
Personal care: We provide our residents with personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. We also offer a range of other services, such as hairdressing and foot care.
Medical care: We have a team of qualified nurses on-site 24 hours a day. We also have close links with local hospitals and GPs.
We are also committed to providing our residents with a sense of community. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who provide support and companionship to our residents.
If you are looking for a care home that provides a high standard of care in a homely environment, then The Firs is the perfect place for you. Please contact us today to find out more about our services.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Nursing
- Dementia Residential
- Nursing
- Physical Disability
- Residential
- Sensory Impairment
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Short stay services
- Day Care Services
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Specific care needs
- Bariatric Care
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Physiotherapy
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
In The Area
| Bank | Bank | 0.3 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.6 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 0.9 miles |
| Dentist | Dentist | 0.8 miles |
| Doctor | Doctor | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.6 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.3 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.3 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 0.9 miles |
Languages
- English
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Romanian
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good