The Firs
Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0NJ
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 16 February 2018
Last inspected 4 January 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Feb 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Colchester General Hospital
52.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Walton Medical Centre
1.4 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy
1.1 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
2.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Essex (2025–26)
£849
per week, residential
£1,103
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
17.9% of people in Essex are aged 65 or over
44.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.