Sway Place

Church Lane, Sway, Lymington SO41 6AD
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  • Sway Place, Lymington
Sway Place is a stunning, purpose-built care home in the New Forest National Park. The team delivers a luxury lifestyle and round-the-clock residential and dementia care on a respite or permanent basis.

The Hampshire care home is a short drive from Brockenhurst and the coast and offers superb facilities including a café, hair and beauty salon and five-acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds. The lifestyle teams create a varied programme of activities as well as minibus outings to local areas of interest.

Residents can choose from a range of ensuite bedrooms, as well as independent living cottages set within the beautiful grounds, perfect for individuals or couples to live independently whilst also enjoying the facilities of Sway Place.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1625
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1705

Respite stays are subject to a 20% uplift on the prices shown above. Fees are subject to a pre-admission
needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each
individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
What’s included?


• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans (not applicable to independent living
residents)
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access inside the care home building


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Sway Place to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Francis Bosompim (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (68)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (68)

Visiting

  • The home welcomes visitors and there is no set visiting time, however, please always contact the Home Manager or Deputy to arrange a visit if there is a need to discuss anything specific.

Parking

  • There is ample parking for visitors in the private grounds of the care home

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Sway Place has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sway Place has 136 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful to all of the wonderful staff and management at Gracewells of Sway for keeping my dear friend supported and well under challenging circumstances. They have been incredibly thoughtful to keep family members up to date of all new procedures put in place. I knew that their genuine care
for all residents is second to none and they should be extremely proud of all that they have achieved to keep everyone happy, supported and healthy. I cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Here at Gracewell of Sway we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My late mother and late stepfather stayed at Sway for almost five years. They stayed after their initial trial month and were very happy with the home and its staff as was I. The food was good and I ate there quite often. My folks enjoyed their stay as much as they could, bearing in mind my mother's
increasingly poor mental state. The other residents seemed very happy, albeit that there was always someone moaning about this and that - they never seemed to leave though, nor did their daily enjoyment of life seem to be affected.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your mother and step-father had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My good friend has been at Gracewell of Sway for two years. Me and my family have always been overwhelmed by the excellent care and service that my friend receives. It’s great to know how well she is looked after. I would highly recommend Gracewell of Sway and it would always be my first choice of care
provider. The Management are very knowledgeable and helpful. It’s always a pleasure to visit my friend in her beautiful surroundings where she has never been so happy and well cared for.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Gracewell of Sway and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole-home approach here at Sunrise we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Me and my sister have been at Gracewell of Sway for 18 months. I would always recommend Gracewell of Sway, we receive high-quality care and the staff are so friendly and helpful, they are like a second family to us both. We have lovely surroundings and I love my daily walks in the beautiful grounds.
During Covid-19, I have felt protected and reassured.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad you have both settled in so well to Gracewell of Sway. We take great pride in delivering high-quality care and providing facilities to our residents. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gracewell of Sway provided impeccable care for my father and my mother for a period in excess of 4 years until my father's death in May 2019 and my mother's later death in May 2020. I cannot recommend this home enough.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your parents had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My relative has been a resident of Gracewell for just over two years and all members of staff and carers are very welcoming and accomodating. The overall cleanliness of Gracewell is good and there's a very relaxed atmosphere amongst the residents. The activities are fun and enjoyable and all-inclusive.
I would highly recommend Gracewell of Sway.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Our team here at Gracewell of Sway are so grateful for your comments. Our activities co-ordinator and the team work hard to provide engaging and stimulating activities for all of our residents, we are so glad to hear the activities provided are one of your favourite elements of our home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have lived in one of the cottages at Gracewell for the last four and a half months, and it has been a very happy time. Gracewell is coronavirus free, due I'm sure to the cleanliness and hygiene practised here. The staff are friendly and endlessly helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. The standard
of catering is consistently good and sometimes exceptional. The cottages, in particular, are an exceptionally good idea and allow the complete independence of your own home. Some people have been here for 9 years. Proof!

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Our dining team will be thrilled with your lovely comments. Here at Gracewell of Sway, we cater for each resident based on preferences and dietary requirements. Hearing this positive feedback is greatly appreciated by everyone in the home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother received excellent care, particularly at the end of life when she was at her most vulnerable. The staff were kind, gentle, considerate, respectful, attentive and supportive to the family as well.
She was in a lovely airy but cosy room with her own personal effects. The staff adapted the care
level for her changing needs. I have enormous gratitude to the home and their staff.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your mother had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we are enormously grateful for the respectful, and dignified care provided by Gracewell of Sway in caring for our father over the last few months.
The high level of compassion, professionalism and integrity showed by all the staff was beyond expectation, confirming a truly holistic level
of care which extended well above just meet 'basic needs'- thank you.


This culture of inclusiveness and kindness continues for my mother who remains within the Gracewell community. Given the current national crisis, this has given us the necessary reassurance and peace of mind. Thank you again.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Here at Gracewell of Sway, we endeavour to provide the very best experience for our residents and their families. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us; these will be shared with the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother moved into Gracewell of Sway just before Christmas 2019 and she has not looked back. She made the move down from Edinburgh not knowing anyone.
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. She has met some lovely people and is always very happy to return
to her cottage.
Thank you Gracewell for making this big step in my Mother's life so easy.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad your Mother has settled in so well to Gracewell of Sway. We take great pride in delivering high-quality care and providing facilities to our residents. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum stayed here for over 7 years and I can honestly say that the care that was shown to her throughout that time was of the very highest standard. I never had second thoughts about my choice of care home. I was always kept well informed of any issues, changes or concerns. The last few days showed
the staff at their very best, and it was very humbling to see staff who had already done a long shift, want to sit with my Mum when they should be going home. I could not expect a higher level of care or a more dedicated team.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Here at Gracewell of Sway, we endeavour to provide the very best experience for our residents and their families. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us, and, these will be shared with the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting my sisters, who are residents in this care home for the last six months most days as I live close by and found the attention they get is excellent. Everyone of the staff members is very caring and the care home is very inviting, very tidy and clean.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad your sister has settled in so well to Sunrise of Sway. We take great pride in delivering high-quality care and providing facilities to our residents. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gracewell has been fantastic since my mother-in-law moved in during May.
The team have been fantastic and always happy to help out with anything. The food is amazing and Gracewell is more like a hotel with non-stop activities if want to join in.
Cannot recommend it enough.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the third time my parents have stayed at Gracewell, and hopefully, this is now their forever home. On each occasion, the manager has gone above and beyond to accommodate my parents. All the staff are very professional, friendly and smiley. The facilities are amazing and I love the fact that
rather than all gathering in one room there are various areas/rooms where residents and visitors can relax. An exceptional facility.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 90-year-old father moved in to Gracewell of Sway in February after suffering a stroke. He has settled in very quickly which, by and large, is due to the warmth of the staff and the general welcoming atmosphere of the home. He is delighted with his room which looks out on to a courtyard. My sister
and I have been able to make it a home from home and the staff have, again, facilitated this and been very helpful. The choice of food is amazing and dad is very happy to visit the bar now and then!
All in all, the staff of Gracewell of Sway have made his move in to care the best it could possibly be.

Reply from Rachel Bedford, General Manager at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families' lives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I went to look around Gracewell as my Dad was no longer able to live alone. I was very apprehensive about putting Dad into care, but after being shown around and chatting with staff I am so happy to have him there. Dad is so well looked after, he is safe, comfortable and above all, happy. Staff are
always friendly and happy to help. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Dad has lived in Sway for over 30 years and being able to bring Dad to Gracewell where he can still participate in village life and see his friends has brought his family much needed peace of mind. The home itself and surrounding grounds are kept beautifully enabling me to spend and enjoy quality time with my Dad.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been here for a few years now (7) and still like it very much. Staff are super with entertainment and stuff. Food is acceptable. (Had better, had worse.) I would not like to be anywhere else and I thoroughly enjoy the bar.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We knew Gracewell of Sway was the right place for Mum. Sway is in a beautiful setting and the building and furnishing are more like a country hotel than a care home. All the staff are friendly, ever so helpful, encouraging and patient. There are all sorts of activities for residents to get involved
in and it's lovely to see Mum looking so well when we visit and chat about what she's been up to.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The fantastic staff and facilities that Gracewell of Sway is second to none and a team that truly does go above and beyond! I visit a dear friend there at least 3 to 4 times and a week and every time I am there, I am delighted to see and experience the sincere support, inclusion and consideration not
only to the residents but to the visitors too. I have been associated with many care homes in a professional and personal capacity and can honestly say Gracewell of Sway stands out one of the, if not the best I have come across. Everyone goes above and beyond. I have witnessed some amazing acts of kindness and life-enriching practices since my friend has been there. There is a lovely, caring vibe whenever you walk into the home and you always hear laughter from the staff and residents alike. It is a beautiful home with a lot of soul! Thank you all for taking outstanding care of not only my dear friend but all the other lovely residents who live there.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A close friend of mine had a blood clot on the brain and now suffers from memory loss and severe confusion at times.
I placed her in Gracewell of Sway two months ago.
The care given to her is wonderful and given with great warmth and affection.
Truly outstanding.
I cannot in a few words do justice
to this wonderful care team who support her.
It is so unlike any other care home I have encountered.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Sway Place

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Sway.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.918)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10 for Sway Place is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.918 for Sway Place is calculated as follows: ( (535 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 574 Ratings = 4.918

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sway Place is based on 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 48 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Apr 2025

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Francis

Francis Bosompim

Job Title: General Manager

I love to see residents flourish and I’m so proud to see our fantastic team play an essential part in making that happen.


As general manager at Sway Place, it is hugely important to me that every person we care for is happy and feels safe. We work hard to ensure residents feel understood. For us, it is about supporting residents and enabling them to continue enjoying relationships with their loved ones.


One of my favourite parts of the day is the time I spend with residents and their relatives. It is a privilege to get to know them and hear their life stories.


I joined Care UK because it supports its teams. It is an organisation with clear values and there are systems in place that allow each of us to do our best, so residents receive consistent quality care.


I have a BSc in Dementia Studies and an MSc in Gerontology and Ageing. I also have a level five qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. It is an area of study that I am keenly interested in, and I also spend time researching dementia studies at the Doctoral College at the University of Surrey.

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