Swimbridge House Nursing Home

Special thanks to Martine, Holly, Rêka, Amanda and Andrea. Fantastic team. Thank you all.

I think the quality of care is not up to the standard that I would expect for the money we are paying. I have reported several times about the amount of visits where I find Mums fall mat switched off. There have been 4 occasions in the past week. As my mum is a frequent faller I feel this is a real failing in keeping her safe. The food seems very repetitive and the 4 or 5 times I have fed my mum it has been exactly the same meal. There are some very nice members of staff but feel my mum only gets attention at meal times or when other chores are required. She spends whole days stuck in her bedroom

My experience with Swimbridge House nursing home has been amazing. The care, love and dignity with which my mother Dorothy was treated has been exemplary. The care staff, medical staff and management team could not have done more for my mother, all were excellent! I would highly recommend this care home above all others in the North Devon area. This experience proved to be the very best end of life palliative care my mother could have received.

Our loved one had wonderful care at Swimbridge Nursing Home. He has been well looked after with all his different needs. All the carers, nurses & staff have all been very kind, nothing has been too much trouble. Everyone has time to listen and to help when needed. When my hubby only had a couple days left to live, we were given the room right opposite to use and to stay, so that my daughter and I could be with my hubby of 63 years, to the end. Not only were we given the room, we were also fed & watered the whole time... what can we say, but THANK YOU, we as a family are truly grateful. God Bless you ALL.

I cannot praise highly enough the care given to my mother over the two plus years she was in the home. The support she was given due to her dementia and physical disability was excellent. Every effort was made to ensure she had medical help when needed and I was informed throughout

Where I, as next of kin, was concerned, I could not have wanted for a warmer welcome each time I visited and me being kept updated was second nature to the staff. I had total confidence that mum was in very, very safe, competent and professional hands. I will remain eternally grateful that mum went to Swimbridge House and I know, if she had been communicative, she would have agreed with me.

Sadly mum died on the the evening Sunday 12th April- thankfully she passed away in peace. She has lived at SH since June 2020- nearly six years! My sister and I knew she was loved and looked after brilliantly right until the end. She was a content and happy soul despite her cruel dementia condition. We will always be thankful that we chose SH back in the summer of 2020- all the staff were consistently compassionate and caring.

My Mother was a resident for ten months and was put on end-of-life care for the two weeks before she died on 12th April 2026. She was 102.

Throughout her time at Swimbridge House Nursing Home she was treated with kindness, compassion and dignity and she received genuine and comprehensive care. It was not simply the clinical care but the delivery of the care generally which was undertaken with warmth and compassion.

Swimbridge House also provides support for the families and during my Mother's last two weeks when I spent much of my time with her I was exceptionally well supported.

A lovely welcome from all the staff each time mum has come here for respite. Comfortable room in pleasant surroundings. Mum enjoys the meals and entertainment provided.

Used Swimbridge for 2 weeks respite care for mother and it worked out well.

My mother went in for her 2nd respite. We were made very welcome when we took her in and when we visited, her room was very nice, clean + comfortable. She was happy at Swimbridge and well looked after by lovely staff. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone looking for a nursing home.

On 2 occasions my mother had visits late at night by 2 different male carers (we presume) we never found out what they were doing in the desk, but clearly they were looking for something, other than that, the staff were very good, kind and caring. The water dispenser on the first floor was nearly always empty so not good to patients with UTI's. A satisfactory home however.

Extremely happy, made to feel very comfortable and safe. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and kind. When I returned home we were very happy. My carer was so pleased to see how well I'd been looked after particularly the condition of my skin. Hopefully be back soon.

A wonderful nursing home with very caring staff. The facilities are very good and attention to detail is outstanding. I would highly recommend the home to anyone looking for a friendly and "family" feel for themselves or a loved one.

My mother has stayed at Swimbridge several times for respite care. The staff and families are excellent. Residents and their families are made to feel so welcome. Management communicated very well indeed. We have no hesitation in booking my mother in for further respite breaks or eventually long term care.

Every member of the team are warm, kind and always smiling , making every resident and their families, really feel a part of the amazing Swimbridge family ! Hugh thanks to Martine and her incredible team !

I'm really grateful that my Mother is happy and well looked after.

I didn't take part in activities due to injury.

My Dad has been in Swimbridge House for just a few weeks now is truly in the absolute best place he can be, given how poorly he is (with a condition he cannot get better from). The level of care is truly outstanding, and Martine has been instrumental in helping us get Dad moved to the home - and just so utterly patient and knowledgeable when it comes to medical / physical / emotional decisions regarding Dad's treatment and care. Dad's room is beautiful and bright and calm, and he absolutely loves sitting out in the garden. I would love to name so many individuals who work at the home for the level of love and care they offer - and for so often going above and beyond. As a visitor, I'm always welcomed with open arms (and my children love visiting, too - there is always a chocolate or treat on hand!) Thank you for making this very tough time in all our lives so much easier to go through.

Mum can't care for herself and sadly doesn't realise it. I don't have downstairs loo or accomodation to assist. She actually took part in Zumba this week, hurrah Swimbridge. She's fragile and Swimbridge are fabulous, I can't recommend them enough