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The Firs Residential Home

186 Grange Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2QF


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 40 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1992

    Date opened

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From the owner

Anchor's The Firs in Felixstowe is a trusted provider of residential care for older people who are living with dementia and those who require physical assistance.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to h…

Anchor's The Firs in Felixstowe is a trusted provider of residential care for older people who are living with dementia and those who require physical assistance.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change.

At The Firs, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varied range of social activities.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our Chef Manager preparing meals daily with a varied choice from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Set in a quiet location in its own beautiful wooded natural grounds, our care home is close to local services and amenities, such as beaches, the promenade and award-winning Cliff Gardens.

In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with almost 60 years’ experience of providing care and housing for older people.

We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

From the manager

“I'm proud to manage The Firs and to introduce you to my team. The Firs provides friendly surroundings to support our residents continue to live active and fulfilled lives. We'll be pleased to provide you with a warm welcome and answer any questions that you may have regarding our care home.”

— Susan Gibson

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To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >

Do you need to find care urgently? Call our care experts on 0800 048 8618 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to get their impartial guidance.


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease

Features

  • 40 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 40 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1992
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last assessment

17 Nov 2022

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
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