Care Home in Breaston
The Firs is a care home Breaston families can find within the village where it has been established, at 9 Stevens Lane, Breaston, Derbyshire since 1908. The building provides a residential setting for 28 residents, with residential care, dementia care, mental health support and respite care available.
As a family-run care home, The Firs offers a local option for older people and adults aged 65+ who need support while remaining connected to the area. The Firs sits close to the village centre, making it part of the community rather than separate from it.
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The Firs in Breaston
The Firs care home in Breaston has been part of the local landscape for over a hundred years, with its period building on Stevens Lane providing a recognisable village setting.
Built in 1908 and refurbished in 2025, The Firs combines the character of an older property with updated facilities.
Its history stretches back to the Domesday Book, and its village character remains centred around familiar local landmarks, including the village green and St Michael’s Church with its distinctive spire.
Located on Stevens Lane, The Firs reflects the character of Breaston itself. Families looking for a care home near familiar surroundings can find a setting close to local shops, community spaces and everyday amenities.
The Park View medical centre provides a nearby healthcare resource for residents and families.
Care we provide
The Firs provides several types of support depending on each resident’s needs:
The Firs provides residential care for older people who need support with daily living while maintaining as much independence as possible. More information is available through our residential care service.
The home provides dementia care within a residential environment designed around individual needs, routines and personal preferences. Find out more about our dementia care service.
Shorter stays can provide support when families need additional care arrangements. Our respite care service explains how temporary placements can be arranged.
The Firs provides support for adults aged 65+ with mental health conditions within a residential setting. Details about our approach are available through our mental health support service.
Emotional support and village life
The Firs benefits from being located within Breaston, a village where many residents may already have personal connections and familiar surroundings. For people who have spent much of their lives in the local area, remaining close to places they know can be an important part of choosing a care setting.
The village green, local shops and nearby landmarks provide a sense of place around the home. Residents can remain connected to the character of Breaston, with its traditional centre, St Michael’s Church and long-established community spaces.
The home also has outdoor space where residents can spend time in the garden. Loved ones are welcome during visiting hours, helping residents maintain relationships with family and friends.
For families searching for care homes in Breaston with emotional support, The Firs offers a location where the surrounding village is part of everyday life.
What Our Residents' Families Say
“The Firs is a residential care home located in the picturesque village of Breaston, within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby. They offer both personal care and specialist dementia care to male and female residents in their 24 superbly-appointed rooms.”
Marita P (Friend of Resident)
Visiting The Firs
The Firs is located at 9 Stevens Lane, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BU. The home is within the village, close to local amenities and accessible from the surrounding Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas.
Parking is available at the home.
Visiting hours are 9am – 10pm.
Call 01332 872535
Arrange a visit
The Firs Residential Home
9 Stevens Ln
Breaston
Derby
DE72 3BU
Tel: 01332 872535
Email: director@thefirsderby.co.uk
Common questions
The Firs is located at 9 Stevens Lane, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BU. It is situated within the village, close to the centre and local amenities. Our convenient location allows residents and visitors to remain connected with the familiar surroundings of Breaston.
The Firs has 28 resident places. The size of our home allows residents to live in a residential setting while receiving support suited to their individual needs.
We provide residential care, dementia care, respite care and mental health support for adults aged 65+. Each type of support is tailored to individual circumstances, needs and preferences.
The Firs is open for visitors from 9am – 10pm. Families can contact us to arrange a visit and discuss available care options.
Yes. The Firs has parking available for visitors. [CLIENT INPUT: confirm parking details]. Families visiting the home can contact us before their visit if they need further information about access or parking arrangements.