The Firs Residential Home

Residential care home · Budleigh Salterton

33 West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AE

Run by West Bank Residential Home Limited

  • GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Our score
  • Beds38
  • Type of careResidential
  • Phone01395 443394

Last updated:

Latest inspection

GoodCQC
  • Inspected on 20 December 2022

What the inspectors rate

  • SafeGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • CaringGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • Well-ledGood
Regulator
Care Quality Commission
Registered as
The Firs Residential Home
Status
Registered in England
Latest rating
Good
Register number
1-2354044191

From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.

About The Firs Residential Home

The Firs Residential Home provides residential, respite, dementia and day care for older people in Budleigh Salterton. The home supports residents who need help with daily living while retaining opportunities for social activity, community involvement and familiar interests. Its location is within walking distance of the town and seafront, giving the setting a direct connection with local life.

Activities and outings form part of the documented resident experience, including visits to local attractions and community projects. Families considering a move can arrange a visit or conversation with Buckland Care to understand the home’s approach and day-to-day setting.

Care on offer

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Compared with Budleigh Salterton

Nearest

NameDistanceOfficial ratingOur scorePrice
Bay Court Nursing HomeBudleigh Salterton0.3 milesGood8.4
Pinewood Residential HomeBudleigh Salterton0.4 milesRequires improvement6.8
Raleigh Manor Care HomeExmouth2.3 miles
Raleigh Manor Care HomeExmouth2.3 milesGood8.0
Knappe Cross Care CentreExmouth2.4 milesGood8.0

Also run by West Bank Residential Home Limited

NameOfficial ratingOur scorePrice
West Bank Residential HomeRoss-on-WyeGood8.0
Woodland Court Residential HomeFarehamGood8.0

What stands out

What stands out

  • Residential, respite and day care
  • Walking distance of Budleigh Salterton
  • Community-linked activities and outings

Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care near the seafront

Types of care

Also works on: residential

Location

33 West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AE

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Questions families ask

Are all bedrooms private and en suite?

Yes. All 38 bedrooms are private and spacious, and each has en suite facilities.

What types of care does The Firs provide?

They provide residential, respite, dementia and day care at The Firs.

How much does The Firs Residential Home cost?

The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Firs Residential Home 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.

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