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Firtree House Nursing Home

30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JZ


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • 50 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1990

    Date opened

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From the owner

You’ll find a warm welcome awaits at Firtree House Nursing Home, located in the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Our beautiful period property has been thoughtfully updated and offers the best of both worlds.

We provide the best in resi…

You’ll find a warm welcome awaits at Firtree House Nursing Home, located in the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Our beautiful period property has been thoughtfully updated and offers the best of both worlds.

We provide the best in residential, nursing, and dementia care services for individuals and couples. Enjoy a range of facilities, daily activities, and ample spaces to relax or to entertain visiting family and friends.

At Firtree House, we believe in building strong community links, and actively engage with local groups and organisations, with regular events inside and outside of the home to bring the community together with our residents.

Our fees are all inclusive too, with your care and lifestyle costs capped on an annual one-price basis, meaning that unless your care needs change you’ll have peace of mind with no surprises.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Hearing impairment
  • Speech impairment
  • Brain injuries
  • Huntington's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke

Features

  • 50 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 50 beds in double / twin rooms
  • 42 en-suite rooms
  • Opened in 1990
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last inspection

17 Jan 2023

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well led
Requires improvement
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