
He loved the garden, said the food was excellent and that his bed was comfortableJ F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My Dad has been at Swarthmore Residential Care Home since March 2024, His care has been tremendousElaine Q(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

team easy to approach with questions and always felt welcome in the home and well-supported.Jenny T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

He loved the garden, said the food was excellent and that his bed was comfortableJ F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My Dad has been at Swarthmore Residential Care Home since March 2024, His care has been tremendousElaine Q(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

team easy to approach with questions and always felt welcome in the home and well-supported.Jenny T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Swarthmore is set in beautiful landscaped gardens in the desirable village of Gerrards Cross, where there are many opportunities for residents to enjoy a variety of cultural and leisure pursuits.
The care home provides palliative, respite and convalescent care to older people or to those living with a physical disability or sensory impairment.
Swarthmore offers residents a comfortable and spacious home with large gardens and communal areas as well as single...
Care Provided by Swarthmore Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note additional fees may be incurred dependent on the level of care required; to evaluate the level of care required an assessment will be carried out prior to moving into Swarthmore.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Swarthmore Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Swarthmore Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Swarthmore Housing Society Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Allsopp(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- They welcome visitors anytime. They do ask you to try and respect the lunch time serving between 1245 and 1400 hours.
Swarthmore Residential Care Home Reviews (65)
Swarthmore Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Swarthmore Residential Care Home has 65 reviews.
Staff kept in touch with me and liaised with our son who is a GP.
Staff had been helpful and kind to him throughout all his time there calling the doctor when needed etc.
Swarthmore Residential Care Home provided care, including end-of-life care, to my father. The staff were always kind and professional and treated him with the respect that one would hope. The staff appeared to do all they could to make him happy and comfortable. The food was decent and they made an effort to put on activities to provide stimulation for those who wanted it. They were good at communicating and visiting was never an issue. It is slightly more personal than some homes and the fact that some of the staff remembered looking after his mother, some twenty-five years ago, shows that they enjoy working there which is always a good sign!
The management is so good at communicating with residents and the families of residents.
The care staff have done everything they can to make my mother feel happy and comfortable in her new environment (especially over the Christmas period).
My mother often praises the laundry service team, who are always on hand.
I would like to thank every member of staff in Swarthmore for everything they have done for my mum.
On arrival at Swarthmore by ambulance after a major operation, I was welcomed by very friendly staff, shown to my room and my belongings put away for me. During my three-week stay, I have received professional and friendly care at all times. I cannot praise the food highly enough, excellently cooked, very varied and always a choice. The room I had was very comfortable, well-furnished and spotlessly clean. The laundry service was excellent. Help was readily available in getting to bed and up in the morning.
Thank you for your kind words about Swarthmore Residential Care Home.
Dad had respite care at Swarthmore following a hospital stay. Staff were friendly and welcoming, reassuring him when he was confused and always kept me up to date with information. Dad enjoyed the company of the staff and said they always had time for him and had a good laugh together. He loved the garden, said the food was excellent and that his bed was comfortable. He liked the home so much he has decided that he will move there permanently if he needs to go into a care home. What better compliment is there?
The care at Swarthmore was excellent. All the staff were kind and understanding, always willing to stop whatever they were doing for a chat, and were adaptable to my mother's strict vegetarian diet.
We were able to just turn up at reception at any time for a visit which was greatly appreciated by the family.
Being his first experience in this we were careful in our choice of homes.
Swarthmore was welcoming from the start and made him feel comfortable.
All the staff were courteous and professional.
He enjoyed the catering provided and particularly the garden view.
Any assistance he required he was given, nothing too much trouble.
They are professional and caring, and my step-father enjoyed their company, as he did not venture out much from his room, but he knew that there was always help at hand.
Covid was a difficult time for all, but Swarthmore dealt with this amazingly.
My heart was always content as he referred to Swarthmore as his home and was glad to get back to his lovely room.
His needs change as time goes on, and towards his latter days, these were supported with ultimate care.
I recommend Swarthmore highly, and if you have need of them, you will be looked after well and be part of their family.
You could see while walking around the home how happy the residents were and how well they were cared for. My grandmother was encouraged to come out of her room to enjoy her meals in the dining room and join in with the carefully planned daily activities. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there and quickly made friends that she enjoyed her meals.
The home keeps a high level of cleanliness and has such a homely feel.
We highly recommend Swarthmore and wouldn't hesitate to contact them if needed in future.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure to have your grandmother in the home, she settled well, and the team thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and helping her recuperate. Thank you for choosing Swarthmore.
Long after she was able to recognise me she would always smile when her carers came into her room and I will always be grateful for how she was looked after for over a decade.
Thank you for your kind words. Her smile certainly lit up the room. She will be dearly missed.
Welcoming, conscientious and friendly. Lovely spacious grounds, not restrictive. Look forward to going again.
Mum became a Swarthmore Residential Care Home in March 2019, aged 95, and in a frail, confused condition following some four weeks in the hospital. On arrival, we were immediately reassured by the welcome and the caring attention she was given. We were able to visit whenever we wished and soon got to know the staff and residents, as well as the house and the beautiful gardens. Mum's strength and confidence rapidly grew as she was lovingly cared for and entertained with a full programme of events every day of the week. Mum enjoyed the meals and thrived on the company of staff and fellow residents, particularly when visits were restricted during Covid. Mum spent the last three years of her life at Swarthmore, and we are grateful for the care and companionship she received. We have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
Swarthmore gave Mum security, love and comradeship in her golden years. I believe that being there extended both her life and its quality.
She discovered new hobbies and interests with her newfound friends and enjoyed every day of her residency.
The staff were like Mum's extended family, and I can't thank them enough for their dedication, empathy and professionalism.
Swarthmore exceeded all of my expectations.
from the dog every week as she had had dogs herself before taking up residence.
She always enjoyed her visits from the staff, and their care was exemplary, particularly
in the last few months when she became increasingly poorly.
I would happily recommend Swarthmore to other families.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Regards.
Mum also appeared to enjoy the food, and the housekeeping staff were very efficient with all the washing and ironing of her clothes.
When Mum returned from a spell in hospital, the management and staff were very kind about letting us visit at any time as she was obviously coming to the end of her life. Covid rules in care homes were still quite strict at this time.
We would be happy to recommend Swarthmore and have done so to other families.
Relationships matter and Swarthmore staff understand that. The wide range of activities they run is central to this. They made sure she made friends with other residents, and in fact, she became close to many staff too.
As a family, we believe that the approach was embedded in everything they did. They believe that both body and mind need to be cared for, and they were.
Mum had her last few days at Swarthmore. The staff and the care she received from them were exemplary. Faultless. Their care for us as her family at this difficult time was outstanding.
When she moved into Swarthmore, she was extremely frail. The family-like care revived her. Her final years were comfortable and happy. She, and we, became very fond of her carers. They, in turn, were kind, patient and became extremely fond of her. In short, Swarthmore staff became her family. Managers kept us informed and involved.
She was our close neighbour for many years. We, and her other close friends, are very, very grateful to her carers, the managers and the trustees for their hard work and dedication, at times critically so.
We have kept this review short; but believe us, we are completely sincere and feel very deeply about recommending Swarthmore to any concerned family.
Thank you for your kind words; this means so much to everyone at Swarthmore. She is dearly missed to all that knew her well; she was sincerely part of our family at Swarthmore. We were very lucky to have had the privilege to have known her and yourselves.
I stayed at Swarthmore for one week following surgery which was very beneficial to my recovery. The staff and atmosphere were very relaxing and caring. They also catered for my specific diet at mealtimes and nothing is too much trouble. All in all, the experience was extremely pleasant.
Swarthmore did the most amazing job caring for my elderly aunt over several years. All the staff did so with compassion, professionalism and dedication, often going above and beyond what one could reasonably expect. This became especially apparent in her final weeks prior to passing away in late March.
The atmosphere at Swarthmore is that of a "home" where residents have the opportunity to socialise and join in many activities as suits their mood and state of health.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you seriously consider Swarthmore.
Swarthmore's greatest asset (in my eyes) their staff. At all times very friendly and cheerful, and more importantly, kind and caring. All communication, whether in person or via telephone, was excellent. We also received regular updates via e-mail regarding the situation around Covid-19, I found these helpful and efficient.
The 'pod' during lockdown was great; it enabled me to visit our relative, and it was much appreciated by both her and me.
My family and I are very grateful to all the team at Swarthmore, and I would certainly recommend it.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 October 2019Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
4 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 14 July 20261 Premium room with garden view and patio 1 Classic rooms with ensuite 2 Standard room with vanity sink area
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 03 Mar 2023Recipient: Swarthmore Residential Care Home
- 19 Oct 2021Recipient: Swarthmore Residential Care Home
- 14 May 2019Recipient: Swarthmore Residential Care Home
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Meet the Team (3)

Claire leads the team at Swarthmore; she has worked in care since 1994 and joined our home in 2013. Claire’s a Level 5 Registered Manager with Level 3 Housing Support and a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care – she’s also a qualified assessor for Health and Social Care and completed a Train the Trainer course on Moving and Handling. Claire has three children, who are regular visitors to the home, and enjoys family visits to Cornwall.

Agata’s career in care started back in 2007 as a care assistant – having completed her NVQ 2 and 3, Level 5 Diploma and many other relevant courses, she’s now our Deputy Manager. With a person-centered approach in leadership and a passion for improving quality of life for elderly people, Agata enjoys supporting the entire team to bring the best out of everyone and improve job satisfaction. When not here in our home, you’ll probably find Agata up a mountain with her dog.

When you visit Swarthmore, Sally is probably the first person you’ll meet. Sally’s here to ensure that making Swarthmore a home for you, a friend or a family member is as smooth as possible for everyone involved, and she’s here to help you and your loved ones every step of the way. Sally lives locally, so you may spot her out and about walking her Springer Spaniel!
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