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The Firs: A Residential Care Home in Derbyshire

If you're searching for residential care in Derby that combines experience, warmth, and person-centred support, The Firs Care Home in Breaston, Derby, is here to help.

Nestled in a quiet, leafy suburb, The Firs offers high-quality, long-term residential care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our care home is known for creating a real sense of family and dignity, where residents feel safe, respected, and cared for.

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Why Choose The Firs?

Whether your loved one needs help with daily living or is living with dementia, we tailor our care to suit their individual needs.

24/7 professional support from a dedicated team

A friendly, consistent team

A calm, comfortable setting

Clear communication with families

Focus on wellbeing and dignity

Residential dementia care available

Personalised care plans for every resident

Warm, home-from-home environment

Located in peaceful Breaston, with easy access from across Derby

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Our Services

We offer a compassionate and comprehensive range of care services - each tailored to support individual needs with dignity, warmth, and expertise. Whether you or your loved one needs dementia support, mental health care, or residential assistance, we’re here every step of the way.

Weekly ward round
Audiologist
Chiropody
Community support services
Dentist
Dietitian
District nursing team
Local GP
Pharmacy service
Speech and language therapy
Access to weekly hairdressing

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Why Choose Residential Care?

Residential care offers a safe and structured environment for those who:

Can no longer live independently.

Feel isolated at home.

Need day-to-day help, but not hospital-level medical support.

Choosing residential care is about more than just meeting physical needs; it’s about restoring peace of mind, dignity, and connection for individuals who can no longer live safely or happily on their own.

Residential care provides a consistent, secure environment where individuals are supported not just practically, but emotionally and socially, allowing them to feel safe, understood, and part of a community.

One of the most valuable aspects of residential care is the structure it provides with routines and a familiar setting that reduces confusion, anxiety, and stress. Residents benefit from regular interaction, stimulating activities, and opportunities to build relationships, all of which can greatly improve confidence, self-esteem, and the overall quality of life.

It’s also a choice that brings reassurance to families, removing the daily burden of worry and care responsibilities, and allowing them to return to their role as a son, daughter, partner or friend.

Residential care is not just about support; it’s about restoring balance to everyone by offering a new chapter of life to those in the latter stages of life, where dignity, safety, and companionship are at the heart of every day.

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Take the First Step Today

We know choosing a care home can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting your search or you’re ready to move forward, our team is here to help.

We’d be delighted to welcome you for a visit. To arrange this, please call 01332 872535 or complete our contact form, and we'll get back to you.

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The Firs ice lollies in the garden in the sun
Cocker spaniel puppy sitting on a sofa looking at an elderly woman with glasses, smiling and holding a cookie, in a warm residential care home.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair planting a small flower in a garden, enjoying outdoor activities at The Firs residential care home, providing supported living for seniors and elderly care services.
Elderly couple playing Connect Four game at The Firs residential care home in Derby, promoting social activity and companionship among residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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