Firs Residential Home
Residential care home · Barnsley
186c, Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD
Run by The Firs Care Home Barnsley Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2019
- 6.2Our score
- Beds47
- Type of careResidential
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Firs Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-26496510765
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Firs Residential Home
Firs Residential Home provides residential and dementia care for older adults, including people who need daily help with personal care, medication or mobility. Support is planned around each resident’s history, preferences and lifestyle, with the stated aim of preserving dignity, independence and social interaction. The home also caters for younger adults and people with physical disabilities.
Dementia care focuses on familiar routines, reassurance and a calm setting designed to reduce confusion. Residents have access to daily activities and home-cooked meals, while care plans are developed with residents, families and healthcare professionals. Residential and dementia care in Barnsley covers both everyday support and more specialised memory care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Barnsley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby HouseBarnsley | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield ValeBarnsley | 0.4 miles | |||
| Orchard Views Residential HomeBarnsley | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Aspire in the Community - The GateBarnsley | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saxondale Nursing HomeBarnsley | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care plans shaped with families
- Support for physical disabilities
- Activities and home-cooked meals
Suits: Older adults needing daily support or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
186c, Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD
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Questions families ask
What does residential care include at The Firs?
It supports people who need daily help with personal care, medication management or mobility while wishing to maintain independence, routine and social interaction.
What dementia care does The Firs provide?
They provide tailored dementia care for residents living with memory loss and cognitive conditions, while helping them maintain familiar routines and a sense of independence wherever possible.
How much does Firs Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Firs Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Barnsley council paid on average £819 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.