

She is well cared for and the staff give her a lot of attention which she loves.Graham G(Son of Resident/Service User)

could not recommend Swimbridge enough, their level of attention to detail is impeccableAlexander B R(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


She is well cared for and the staff give her a lot of attention which she loves.Graham G(Son of Resident/Service User)

could not recommend Swimbridge enough, their level of attention to detail is impeccableAlexander B R(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Swimbridge House Nursing Home is a 52-bed nursing home, for those over 65, with a very homely atmosphere and plenty of personal attention.
The Home offers nursing, residential and respite care in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where the physical and mental well-being of each resident is looked after in a warm and welcoming environment. The Home also specialises in dementia care and is accredited for the ‘Six Steps’ End-of-Life Care....
Care Provided by Swimbridge House Nursing 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Nursing care fees are exclusive of the FNC contributions by NHS to the home. Private contribution contribution for Nursing Care is similar as for Residential Care.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Swimbridge House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Swimbridge House Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Vaneal Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Martine Butler(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1996
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)
Visiting
- The home is allowing visitors to residents, although there may be restrictions for infection control reasons. Please call the home to discuss current policy.
Parking
- There is plenty on-side parking available, including for disability vehicles.
Swimbridge House Nursing Home Reviews (92)
Swimbridge House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Swimbridge House Nursing Home has 92 reviews.
When Dad was dying, family were treated with the same care and kindness as residents throughout. And after losing her husband of 69 years, every member of staff has made an effort to help Mum adjust to her new situation.
Two years ago, it was a tough move out of their home for Mum especially, but every week now we hear how grateful and happy she is to live at Swimbridge.
All of the staff from reception/care workers/ kitchen/laundry/maintenance/admin up to and including management did their tasks with great professionalism, thoroughness and care.
Staff are attentive, gentle and respectful.
Thank you.
I have always found all the staff very friendly and caring of Mum. She seems happy and although very disabled, is compos-mentis. Everywhere is clean and smells pleasant. Mum likes the meals and enjoys the trips out.
Unfortunately, we were only involved with Swimbridge House for 2.5 weeks. During that time father was treated with care and compassion in his final days.
Warm, clean and odour-free in all areas. The friendly and caring staff made family and friends welcome. The activities organisers put on a very good and varied programme which includes trips out and entertainers. End-of-life care was excellent, my husband treated with dignity and kept pain-free and hydrated. I was also looked after and included in all his needs, with staff ensuring that I was comfortable, had nourishment and was well supported.
I had to find a nursing home urgently for my mum as her health declined very quickly and I could no longer take care of all her needs. The atmosphere was palpable when I viewed Swimbridge. I sensed and witnessed a wonderful caring environment, spotlessly clean, great food and cheery staff. Sadly Mum had only been there for 4 months when she passed in March 2024. Had she not lived with me it would have been an excellent place to spend her final years. There are always activities offered along with days out, visiting singers, art, cookery, and gardening - plenty to keep the residents occupied and happy. The manager is such a warm, friendly and knowledgable person and her staff are a credit to her.
Thank you to offer us the opportunity to care for your mum.
My mum was a resident at Swimbridge for 4 years. I found it to be a very welcoming and friendly nursing home. The staff became like a second family to Mum and she was treated with love and care on all occasions. In the last days of her life, she was given respect and dignity by her carers and the nursing team.
We feel that this was a happy and safe place for them to be. We were always greeted with a smile on arrival. And felt happy for our family to be looked after.
It was my first contact with the nursing home and I was incredibly impressed with the care and attention given to the patients. There was such a deep sense of love surrounding the staff and this was conveyed to each patient. I have visited many such places and have never known such kindness given by staff to the family and friends. It was unconditional. You are to be commended for hiring the appropriate staff and indeed the leadership from the top is exceptional. Full marks and a gold star. Ten out of ten.
A very friendly, caring home.
My mum has been in the care of this home since August 2023. When she first arrived she had a skin condition called Bullous Pemphigoid and the medical team have handled this extremely well. It took Mum a while to settle in but now seems happier and more at home. All the staff I have met seem capable, friendly and do a good job and I would gladly recommend the home to others.
The catering arrangements are well established and the chefs are able to react instantly to change a diet or prepare a meal outside of normal dining times. The buildings and gardens are well maintained, with an on-site maintenance man who is able to respond quickly to any issues, to ensure the continued smooth running of the care home. Her end of life care was exceptional. Well done to everyone.
My aunt was very unwell, and I’m pleased she left this world not in pain! I promised her that we'd do this together, and Swimbridge House has delivered it for us.
If you're looking for a nursing home at the moment? It's an extremely daunting experience! This operation will guide you and hold your hand through the whole experience and communicate with you at every step.
It's a very slick nursing operation that actually cares.
Mum received exceptional care during her time at Swimbridge House Nursing Home. We cannot fault them in any way. Every member of staff went above and beyond in their care for Mum and ourselves as a family. Communication was excellent, and we cannot thank them enough for supporting us during the past few months.
My dad had a happy five months at Swimbridge House Nursing Home until his death in January. He settled in and enjoyed the time he had there, Dad often commented how good the meals and food were - he looked forward to that daily and the hot chocolate before bed, the best he ever had. The staff were extremely friendly and well trained and the support he received was outstanding - everyone treated him with dignity and respect. I highly recommend Swimbridge House to anyone that needs care or nursing care. Thank you to the management team and staff.
Competent, warm, enthusiastic, motivated, care, well informed, meticulous attention to detail of care plan, yet awareness of central, overarching key need. A holistic approach, understanding by excellent nursing/care understanding. Responsive to constructive suggestions, attentive, kind and humane. A wonderfully integrated team approach to individual care. Our dad received excellent, compassionate attention to his needs and personality.
A warm and friendly care home. Mum arrived during the pandemic, and the staff were welcoming. Visiting restrictions were already in place, with regular testing t ensure residents remained safe. The rooms were pleasant, with a varied choice in the menu. I was always kept informed if Mum was unwell or had any concerns. The nurses were always happy to reassure you of her health and well-being. The activity team updated Mum on their programme of events. Also, fundraising events were held, inviting friends and family to attend. The staff always encouraged Mum to join the events and socialise. The overall care and support which we experienced from the home and staff were excellent.
The staff treated Mum kindly, carefully and with dignity. She was always well looked after, as were we. There was always someone available to talk through Mum's deteriorating condition and end of life was discussed with us and dealt with in an appropriate manner.
The staff were very kind to my father and they treated him well. Dad had 10 months in Swimbridge House, during this time dad was cared for by a wonderful team, I was also always made to feel welcome. Covid and the restrictions were challenging for everyone but the manager and her team responded well. I am so grateful to all the staff that cared for dad so well.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 January 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Martine is a qualified nurse with over 30 years experience of working within the Health and Social care sectors. Prior to joining Swimbridge House Nursing Home in August 2021, she worked as a senior regulatory inspector, quality and compliance manager, and care home manager within the independent sector and with Devon County Council, and most recently as Nurse Educator and Safeguarding Lead.
Martine’s skills and experiences have equipped her with a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, a process that she aims will become synonymous with the reputation of Swimbridge House.

I joined Swimbridge House over 10 years ago and have worked in the care sector throughout most of my working life in hospital and community settings. Swimbridge House is a home-from-home environment offering all levels of individual support to all of its residents and families it is a great place to work. We are committed to providing the best support we can. Every day you will hear laughter and see a sea of smiles; we also offer free hugs to everyone. All our staff are committed to providing the best care and experience for our residents and their families and I am proud to say I am a member of that team.

Swimbridge is a warm and friendly care home, where the staff aim to provide a “real home” for all residents, personal comfort, safety and a high standard of care. The staff are always smiling and helpful. About half of the staff have been working together for more than four years now. We support and motivate each other and also we learn from the experiences of others, forming a strong team.

I’ve worked at Swimbridge House for just over three years now and it’s a friendly, happy place to be – for residents, their families and staff. Everyone pulls together as a team to make sure that the residents and their families get the help and support they need and deserve. Everyone has their role to play to make the home the place it is – warm, welcoming and caring.
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