Fir Villa – Specialists in Dementia Care (and More)

At Fir Villa, specialist dementia care is at the heart of what we do — but our expertise extends far beyond. Our award-winning standards of care are widely recognised across the local professional community in Yeovil, Somerset and Sherborne as among the leading residential care providers in the South West.

We combine clinical knowledge, compassionate leadership and a highly skilled care team to deliver exceptional outcomes for every resident.

Comprehensive, Regulated & Trusted Care

Fir Villa provides a full spectrum of residential support for adults aged 65 and over, including:

• Long-term residential care

• Specialist dementia care

• Day care services

• Short-term respite care (subject to availability)

• End-of-life and palliative care

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission across a range of specialisms, including:

• Dementia

• Mental health

• Physical disability

• Learning disability

• Sensory loss

• General frailty of old age

Our team undertakes continuous professional development and specialist training to ensure we meet complex and evolving care needs with confidence, competence and compassion. Every care plan is evidence-based, regularly reviewed and tailored to the individual.

Independent. Family-Led. Quality-Driven.

As an independent, family-run care home in an increasingly corporate sector, we retain the freedom to focus on what truly matters — quality, integrity and genuinely person-centred care.

Our size and independence allow us to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Decisions are made with care, not quotas. Standards are driven by values, not volume.

This family ethos shapes our culture. Respect, dignity and kindness are not policies — they are principles embedded in everyday practice. From the moment you walk through our doors, you become part of the Fir Villa community.

A Home That Promotes Dignity, Choice & Wellbeing

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide a true home from home where residents feel secure, valued and empowered.

We actively encourage residents to participate in their care planning and to have a voice in how their home is run. Choice, independence and individuality are protected at every stage, regardless of ability.

Leaders in End-of-Life & Palliative Care

Fir Villa specialises in compassionate, dignified end-of-life and palliative care. We work closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure comfort, sensitivity and respect during life’s most important moments.

Our experienced team provides reassurance, expert symptom management and emotional support — ensuring residents remain in familiar surroundings, cared for by people they trust.

At Fir Villa, expertise meets empathy. We deliver professional excellence without losing the warmth, humanity and personal connection that define outstanding care.