Amy Woodgate
Chessington, KT9 · 1.0 km · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Firs Court
370 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1NA
Residential care home · 9 beds · The Fircroft Trust
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,700
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2022
- Beds
- 9
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Kingston upon Thames
£1,700a week
About £88,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,400 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Kingston upon Thames, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £650 a week less, £33,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,045 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kingston upon Thames
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 Firs Court
Firs Court is a residential care home in Chessington, in the Kingston upon Thames council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by The Fircroft Trust. The home has been registered since March 2022.
At its latest inspection, published September 2022, the CQC rated Firs Court 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.
Firs Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kingston upon Thames with a fee on record typically charge about £1,700 a week for residential care and £2,600 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 43 registered care homes in Kingston upon Thames. The nearest to Firs Court include Amy Woodgate, Bourne House Nursing Home and Bourne House Nursing Home. 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
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- The Fircroft Trust
- Registered with CQC
- March 2022
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2022)
- Council area
- Kingston upon Thames
- Town
- Chessington
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with no breaches reported.
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
Firs Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kingston upon Thames typically charge about £1,700 a week for residential care and £2,600 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Firs Court
How much does Firs Court cost?
Firs Court has not published its fees. Care homes in Kingston upon Thames typically charge about £1,700 a week for residential care and £2,600 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Firs Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Firs Court Good in September 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Firs Court provide nursing care?
No. Firs Court is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Firs Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Firs Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Firs Court have?
Firs Court is registered for up to 9 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Kingston upon Thames
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.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Jolly S.
2 reviews
From £1,036 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Kingston upon Thames. Can care for a couple
Aman A.
3 reviews
From £980 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Kingston upon Thames. Can care for a couple
Angelique P.
2 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Kingston upon Thames
Maggie G.
1 review
From £1,117 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Kingston upon Thames. Can care for a couple
“Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
“We cannot speak highly enough of the care that Angelique gave, and would recommend her to anyone else needing a live-in carer.”
See live-in carers near Kingston upon ThamesProfiles, 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.
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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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kingston upon Thames
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bourne House Nursing Home
Surbiton, KT6 · 1.9 km · 40 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Bourne House Nursing Home
Surbiton, KT6 · 1.9 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week