The Firs Residential Home
Residential care home · Felixstowe
186 Grange Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2QF
Run by Anchor Hanover Group
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01394 283278
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 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
- 1-126240470
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Firs Residential Home
For older people who need residential support, The Firs Residential Home in Felixstowe covers everyday living and dementia or physical disability care without nursing provision. Its wider care offer also includes respite and short breaks.
Families can arrange an assessment before admission, then book an in-person or virtual show round to understand daily life, menus and activities. Residents can bring possessions to make their rooms familiar, while the home’s approach supports permanent stays and shorter periods of care. The stated private fee starts from £1,530 per week.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Felixstowe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellstone Residential Care LimitedFelixstowe | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Coniston HouseFelixstowe | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cotman HouseFelixstowe | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mill Lane Nursing and Residential HomeFelixstowe | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MerryfieldsFelixstowe | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Anchor Hanover Group
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St MarysIpswich | Good | 8.4 | |
| Blackbrook HouseColchester | Good | 7.4 | |
| Canterbury HouseIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| St JosephsSudbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Devonshire HouseSudbury | Good | 7.4 | |
| Marham House Care HomeBury St. Edmunds | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| St Edith's CourtLeigh-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Canterbury House Care HomeFaversham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazel End Care HomeBishop's Stortford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Layston Grove Care HomeBuntingford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silk Court Care HomeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Norton HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- In-person or virtual show rounds
- Short breaks and respite care
Ask about
- The stated private fee starts from £1,530 per week
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
186 Grange Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2QF
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Questions families ask
How much does residential care at The Firs cost?
The private weekly fee starts at £1530.00.
Who is The Firs residential care home for?
They care for older adults and people with disabilities, including people needing residential care for dementia or physical disability.
Is a care needs assessment needed before moving into The Firs?
Yes. They organise a pre-assessment after the visit to understand the person’s challenges and care needs and check that the home can meet them.
Can I view The Firs care home virtually?
Yes. They can provide a virtual show round when someone cannot visit in person or does not live nearby.
Does The Firs offer short-term respite care?
Yes. They offer short breaks as well as permanent residential care.