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Firstlings

7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB — Care Home

Outstanding — overall rating

YesAvailability
3Care types offered
Firstlings

Regulator assessment

How Firstlings was rated

Last inspected 27th August 2020.

  • 01621 853747Care home's own number
  • Sohal HealthcareOperator
  • 13th January 2011Registered since
  • Sohal Healthcare Limited, RM11 3LNRegistered provider

Care offered

Care types at Firstlings

Firstlings is a Care Home located in Heybridge, Maldon, Essex that provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.

In more detail

Support and specialisms

Support for

  • Companionship
  • Personal care

Disability support

  • Physical Disability
  • Physically Frail
  • Walking Frame

Dementia care

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Dementia specialisms

  • Alzheimer's

Medication support

  • By Mouth

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What rating has Firstlings been given by the regulator?

Firstlings was given an overall rating of "Outstanding" by the CQC in October 2019.

What types of care does Firstlings provide?

Firstlings provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.

How many rooms does Firstlings have?

Firstlings has 32 rooms.

How much does Firstlings cost?

Prices for Firstlings start from £1,200.00 per week.

Who owns Firstlings?

Firstlings is owned by Sohal Healthcare.

Does Firstlings provide Residential care?

Yes. Firstlings does offer Residential care.

Does Firstlings offer Respite care?

Yes. Firstlings does offer Respite care.

Does Firstlings provide care for people with Dementia?

Yes. Firstlings does provide care for people with Dementia.

What Local Authority does Firstlings come under?

Firstlings comes under Essex.

Does Firstlings accept local authority clients?

Firstlings accepts Local Authority clients.

Does Firstlings accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?

Firstlings accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.

Who is the manager at Firstlings?

Tina Bentley is the manager of Firstlings.

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