The Firs Care Home with Nursing
Nursing home in Ripley, Derbyshire
Operated by Ashmere Derbyshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Firs Care Home with Nursing is a 42-bed facility in Ripley, Amber Valley, providing nursing care to older people. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safe care was rated as Requiring Improvement in the 2018 inspection.
The home is part of Ashmere, a family-run care provider operating across Derbyshire, with a focus on person-centred support and engagement with local communities.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
124 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Firs Care Home with Nursing is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King's Mill Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is IVY GROVE SURGERY, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ripley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Amber Valley Stroke Group
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Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
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Age Concern Eastwood
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Wainman Trust
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Part of Ashmere Derbyshire
The Firs Care Home with Nursing is one of 10 homes run by Ashmere Derbyshire on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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