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Fir Close

2 Westgate, Louth, LN11 9YH

Residential care home · 36 beds · Prime Life

Street view · 2022
Street view · 2022 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,055
CQC rating
Good
April 2021
Beds
36
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Lincolnshire
£1,055a week

About £54,834 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,109 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

A typical live-in week, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £754 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Louth
9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Fir Close

Fir Close is a residential care home in Louth, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Prime Life, which operates 59 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2021, the CQC rated Fir Close Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Fir Close has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to Fir Close include Meadows Park Care Home, Madeira House and The Wolds Care Centre, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Prime Life Limited
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (April 2021)
Council area
Lincolnshire
Town
Louth
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Fir Close was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and well-managed care, with a laundry improvement made after the visit.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Fir Close has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Fir Close

How much does Fir Close cost?

Fir Close has not published its fees. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Fir Close?

The Care Quality Commission rated Fir Close Good in April 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Fir Close provide nursing care?

No. Fir Close is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Fir Close offer dementia care?

Yes. Fir Close is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Fir Close have?

Fir Close is registered for up to 36 residents.

Care at home

9 live-in carers within about an hour of Lincolnshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

8 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Martin was more than a carer, he managed the home and became my uncle's best friend, enriching his life during his last few years.”
Julie V., about Martin G.
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
Scot H., about Magdalena B.
See live-in carers near LincolnshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Meadows Park Care Home

Louth, LN11 · 0.7 km · 66 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTanglewood Care Homes
Care home fees
from £1,362 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Louth

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Madeira House, Louth

Madeira House

Louth, LN11 · 1.0 km · 51 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAdvinia Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 59 care homes run by Prime Life