The Firs Residential Home
Residential care home · Derby
9 Stevens Lane, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BU
Run by The Firs Care Home Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01332 872535
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 April 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Firs Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-128362941
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Firs Residential Home
Residential, dementia, respite and mental health support are available at The Firs, a Victorian home near Derby. The setting provides personal care and support rather than nursing care, with district nurses and a GP providing clinical input when required.
Daily life is planned around the 28 people who live there, their interests and the activities they want to do. Fees include accommodation, utilities and three home-cooked meals a day, with fees starting from £1,200 a week. 24-hour personal care and support is provided in the residential home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Derby
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Care HomeNottingham | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodhall Park Nursing HomeDerby | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grange Residential Care HomeNottingham | 1.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Old VicarageNottingham | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SawleyNottingham | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Activities planned for 28 residents
- Three home-cooked meals daily
- Fees from £1,200 a week
Ask about
- The Firs does not provide nursing care
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
9 Stevens Lane, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BU
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Questions families ask
How much do care home fees cost?
Fees start from £1,200 a week. The exact figure depends on the person’s needs and the level of care required.
Does the home provide nursing care?
No. They provide residential care with 24-hour personal support. NHS district nurses visit residents who need nursing input, and a GP holds a weekly ward round.
When can families visit residents?
Families can visit from 9am to 10pm every day.
What activities are available for residents?
An Activities Coordinator prepares a weekly planner around residents’ interests. Activities include park walks, pet therapy, birthday celebrations and themed sessions.