

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.
Very kind and thoughtful staff. Room was always clean and warm, and well-equipped for my father's needs. Food was always available and looked nice. My father was well looked after and I have no complaints about the home whatsoever.
Due to Covid it was a difficult time.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
I have no doubt that Mother is being taken very good care of.
My mum was in Swimbridge House for just over five years. Throughout this time, she was extremely well cared for, and I felt so very fortunate to have such a good quality home within walking distance. I would pop in most days if I could and was always made to feel welcome. During the challenges of Covid, I felt confident that the residents were kept as safe as possible. The relatives were kept informed, and everything was done to enable safe visits. As Mum reached the end of her life, I was phoned regularly, although due to Covid restrictions, couldn't visit until her last few days. At this time, the staff were kind, gentle and sensitive, and we really felt their compassion and love. An exemplary home, I couldn't have wished for better.
My mother was a resident at Swimbridge House Nursing Home for four years. She received outstanding care and support during a period when she needed nursing care. Staff make time to stop and talk and try to allow as much independence as is safely possible. As a relative, I also received support as I always felt able to ask difficult questions. The ethos at Swimbridge is very much one of a team effort, and I did feel included. The new facilities allow for more socialising that helps to provide a homely atmosphere.
My mother spent the final year of her life at Swinbridge House. She always spoke highly of the staff and the care she received - nothing was too much trouble. She enjoyed her meals, and the daily activities were varied and stimulating. I would not hesitate to recommend Swinbridge House Nursing Home.
Swimbridge House Nursing Home have been absolutely brilliant with my mum. She has improved immensely since she became a resident and honestly looks 10 years younger! She is very happy and settled as a resident and it is a joy to visit her and see her beaming smile! The nursing home is always immaculately kept and staff are always extremely friendly, helpful and super caring.
Of the three care homes I have stayed in, Swimbridge is clearly the best. They are welcoming, caring although sometimes under pressure, provide an overall exemplary standard.
I have marked all boxes as "excellent" as this is an honest opinion of Swimbridge House Nursing Home. My husband, until his death, was four months in the home. The staff, without exception, were caring, patient and kind and showed my husband dignity and respect. His end of life care was well managed, and as a family, we were kept informed and also treated with great kindness. I would recommend Swimbridge House.
'20 and Covid restrictions, they chose to impose early for the wellbeing of residents. I've still been encouraged to communicate with Dad online, which he soon adapted to in lockdown at 90! It gave us both weekly quality time until they built the 1st of 3 different visitor centres, each adapted to suit guidelines which bring me to now.
Dad has regained the confidence to pursue his hobbies of birdwatching in the lovely rural area and gardening initially with staff help and other interests. Something I thought I'd never see.
If a relative contacts them, they are so helpful and will always try to realistically accommodate needs or requests. It's such a happy place with caring owners, manager and staff. Like one big happy family!
We are delighted with the care that she is receiving. The staff are wonderful, and nothing is too much trouble. Our mother/mother-in-law gives us glowing reports of the food and the people here. She enjoys the company and friendliness of everyone and is no longer lonely. She is very well cared for and back to her normal self. She looks so much better than she did. She likes the activities and the parties. There is nowhere better!
As my husband's life drew to a close, he was cared for very sensitively and professionally. I was with him when he died and in my grief was shown great compassion and love by all the staff and for which I thank them so much.
I always find the staff extremely polite and helpful. They are all always very caring to my nan and I feel happy knowing that she is safe and cared for. She's always clean, well-fed and entertained. I also really love the fact that they have 'treats' around the home so residents can help themselves as I know my nan always enjoyed a snack in the evening. I cannot find the words to express how well cared for my nan is by all.
I felt that my brother was safe and well cared for. He would have benefited from joining in with the social side provided in the home, but despite great encouragement from the staff he refused.
From the initial visit to look at the home, we were met with kindness, professionalism and courtesy. Mum was welcomed, as myself and husband, and we felt part of a family. Mum was always treated with kindness and respect up to her death in July. All members of staff, manager, carers, cook and cleaners always spoke to you on a visit and made all three of us welcome.
My mother has been receiving care at Swimbridge for years. Her nursing care needs were always compassionately delivered. When she reached the "End of Life" stage she was always informed of the situation (together with family). She died peacefully and with great dignity. The staff dressed her for her final departure from the home. The family were greatly comforted by the compassion and dignity she received.
My mother had very good care. She died in January and the staff could not have done more for my mother and me on that day.
Staff friendly, reliable, caring and helpful.
It was very sad to lose Dad but it did help that he passed away in a loving and peaceful environment.
The kindness and understanding from everyone.
They were amazing, and they made a difficult situation better.
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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Meet the Team (4)

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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