Firstlings
Residential care home · Maldon
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
Run by Sohal Healthcare Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019
- 9.2Our score
- Beds32
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01621 853747
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 October 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Firstlings
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-141268268
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Firstlings
Firstlings provides 24-hour residential care for people aged 65 or above in Maldon, including support for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The home is set in gardens within a former vicarage and supports people who need assistance with daily living.
Care includes daily attention, accommodation and support in a secure residential environment. Firstlings forms part of Sohal Healthcare, whose homes are intended to make the move from independent living more manageable for residents and relatives. The service welcomes older ladies and gentlemen seeking longer-term residential support alongside 24-hour care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Maldon
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster HouseMaldon | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Boucherne LimitedMaldon | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LodgeMaldon | 0.8 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| St Peters CourtMaldon | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Hailey HouseMaldon | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care in a former vicarage
- Dementia support
- 24-hour residential care
Suits: People aged 65 or over needing 24-hour residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
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Questions families ask
From what age does the care home accept residents?
From age 65. They provide 24-hour care for elderly ladies and gentlemen aged 65 or above who need help with mobility or daily living.
Does the home care for people with dementia?
Yes. They provide care for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, as well as older residents who need residential support.
How much does Firstlings cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Firstlings for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 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.