The Firs Residential Home
Residential care home in Sedgley, Staffordshire
Operated by Northgate Healthcare
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Firs Residential Home in Sedgley, Staffordshire, provides residential, dementia and respite care, with 57 registered beds. Residents keep the right to make their own decisions, and staff are there to help and support them. The home is designed to be a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for people living with dementia. Respite stays can be arranged to suit an individual's circumstances, such as recovery from an illness or operation, or a short break. Meals are planned to meet a range of dietary needs and preferences, and a varied programme of activities aims to support physical, mental and social wellbeing.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions. The report was published in 2019.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
20 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £898 |
| 2025 | £941 |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Firs Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Russells Hall Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sedgley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Zion City Tabernacle
Christian worship, Biblical studies, Evangelism, Children's Sunday School, Weddings, Funerals & Infant Dedication, Counselling & Guidance, Relieving Poverty, weekly Senior Citizens Day Centre,…
Dudley Stroke Association
To provide help advice, support, information to people who have suffered a stroke & family and friends. To raise awareness into stroke and its effects & how to reduce the risk. Promote setting up…
Age Concern Wolverhampton
Advice and information Supportive Hospital Discharge ServiceHealth and Wellbeing Support ServiceTelephone Befriending ServiceIT training and supportHandypersonSupport for volunteer-led activity groups
Wolverhampton Elder Asians and Disabled
we provide a day drop in centre with social, educational and recreational activities. we reduce isolation of elders by providing awareness raising sessions, advice and information and befriending.…
Age Concern Stourbridge and Halesowen
To promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which now or hereinafter may be deemed by law to be charitable in and around those parts of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley which are known…
Halesowen Project for the Elderly
Provides a comfortable meeting place at which retired citizens regardless of social class, race or creed can meet friends, have a chat or purchase refreshments. There is no membership fee to join.…
Part of Northgate Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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