The Firs

The Firs is a residential care home in Southampton, in the Hampshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 22 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by Caldwell Care. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated The Firs 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.

The Firs has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hampshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,608 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 482 registered care homes in Hampshire. The nearest to The Firs include Newcroft, Stokewood and Brook Lane Rest Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.