The Firs
Residential care home · Witheridge
27 Fore Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AH
Run by South West Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds27
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01884 860679
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 March 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Firs
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131732289
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Firs
The Firs supports older people and people living with dementia in a residential care setting. It offers residential, dementia, respite and palliative care, with an emphasis on helping residents retain independence and make everyday choices.
The home describes a safe, stable environment where support is available while residents continue to control aspects of daily life. Its care approach is built around individual needs, dignity and wellbeing, with trained staff supporting people through both short respite stays and longer-term residence. Families seeking a settled home for a relative can discuss changing care needs as circumstances develop.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Witheridge
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly FarmTiverton | 3.5 miles | |||
| Bourne Bridge HouseSouth Molton | 3.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ridge House Residential Care HomeCrediton | 4.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Burridge FarmCrediton | 5.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kite HouseCrediton | 5.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by South West Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KenwynCrediton | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshfieldExmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lake ViewNewton Abbot | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechmountTorquay | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashley House - LangportLangport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor HousePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| MichaelstowePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor CourtPlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cambrian LodgePortishead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lavender Court Care HomePerranporth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Choice-led residential care
- Respite and palliative care
- Support for continued independence
Suits: Older people needing dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
27 Fore Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AH
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Questions families ask
How much does The Firs cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Firs for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,043 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Firs whether it takes residents funded by Devon council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.