

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.
I am very satisfied with the care given to my parents especially when my father passed away. The staff were excellent. I would recommend this home to everybody. Excellent care, lovely homely rooms.
My mother aged 90 stayed for one week respite. She was very anxious about being away from me and her home but she was very comfortable at Swimbridge House and made some friends during the week. The staff were all very cheerful and helpful. The food was very nice including the odd glass of sherry!
Showed care and understanding in difficult circumstances. Good, happy atmosphere, all residents I came into contact with seemed happy. My dad was only in for a short time, but I would have no hesitation in recommending their care.
Very good.
The staff at Swimbridge House were wonderful from start to finish (and afterwards). The initial contact was hesitant but after that, we were encouraged to feel part of a family in a different place, but it was still to be home. From the removal of the hospital tag - "you are now at home" which set the tone, we were guided through a new phase of my husband's life - towards death itself. I can't thank everyone enough. They had time for us and were willing to listen and guide. They really cared for my husband.
My mother recently passed away in Swimbridge House Nursing Home. I was informed that the doctor had been called as her health was failing, although no cause was found he suspected end of life care would be required. I was kept informed of every decision that was made about her care. The staff all treated Mum with the utmost respect and kindness. She always appeared clean and comfortable. Sadly, she passed away 10 days later. Some of the rooms need a little updating and decorating and then I think I would rate it as excellent.
For approximately 2 years (time at Swimbridge) I have found the staff to be faultless in all they do. When we visit she is always happy and we are made to feel welcome. I would happily recommend Swimbridge House to anyone.
The only slight reservation is the quietness of the corridor. My dad thrives on human interaction and loves just a wave or hello, sometimes we didn't see anyone on the corridor. We were pleased with his care on the whole.
Mother is very happy and content at Swimbridge House. She is well cared for and the staff give her a lot of attention which she loves. She always said if she went into a care home it had to be Swimbridge House.
It was a difficult transition for Mum, who has dementia, to move from her own home to residential care and the initial few days were difficult and emotional for us all. During this time the care and patience shown to Mum, along with the support and advice given to me, saw us through and within a short time, Mum was settled and happy in her new home. The staff at Swimbridge are, without exception, friendly, caring and attentive, treating Mum with love and respect. There are regular activities to keep the residents busy and entertainment in the form of singers and musicians. Mum has been out for short trips and her life is much fuller and stimulating than it was. All in all, it has made a difficult period much easier to cope with and I know that we have chosen the best place for Mum.
As a family, we have found the home to be a haven of loving care run by a devoted, compassionate and dedicated staff who have created a happy environment where each resident is valued and respected.
The staff showed a high standard of attention to duty at all times, working well as a team and led by a highly competent manager.
The end of life care received by my mother was outstanding in every way.
Very friendly and helpful staff, nothing is too much trouble. The home always smells very fresh when entering and everywhere around. Residents are happy and well looked after, very clean, nice rooms. Food - there is a nice assortment/menu. The tea trolley is well stocked but not always brought into the bedrooms so the residents can see what else there is available other than what is requested the day before, if they don't ask to see it.
Care at the 'End of Life' was excellent.
I am a volunteer at Swimbridge House and we have realised our biggest wish - to have own vehicle with wheelchair access. In the few weeks since we have had the vehicle the difference it has made to the quality of the lives of the residents has been nothing short of amazing. A visit to an RHS garden has been enjoyed but even more worthwhile are the what I would call "normal " trips taking individual residents to the shops or just out for a drive. Wonderful. It is a privilege as a volunteer to be made to feel very much part of The Swimbridge Family.
I visit her regularly and I am always welcomed by the management and the staff.
Visiting hours are not restricted which I find most convenient.
The staff always are pleasant and cheerful and can always be contacted by the resident with a press of a button.
The manageress and the team at Swimbridge welcomed my grandmother with open arms and do an outstanding job of ensuring she is kept entertained, mentally stimulated and of course, cared for. Whenever I've phoned up to speak to my grandmother, she has been busy arranging flowers, making bread or planting flowers in the garden, which is looked after by the residents.
I could not recommend Swimbridge enough, their level of attention to detail is impeccable and put our minds to rest, knowing my grandmother is safe and being looked after 24 hours a day.
This is a well-managed home where the staff have a friendly and caring attitude. Any issues were promptly and appropriately addressed by the Manager. My father's ensuite room was small but adequate, with a good outlook, and I thought the charge was reasonable. Newer, larger rooms were available, with better facilities, at a higher charge. Nursing and care staff were well trained and professional in their work. Recent and planned expansion would suggest a stable and successful Home.
Excellent staff, great food and looked after really well. Nice room and excellent facilities. I don't want for anything. My family is encouraged to join me for meals and activities.
I find the whole establishment open, bright, sensitively spaced out and so far as I can see, well equipped. Everyone looks well cared for and comfortable, both physically and mentally. There is very little of the "institution" about the place. This doesn't just happen; it is due to the professionalism and thoroughness of the staff. They do it all so well that you hardly notice that they are doing it.
Everybody I have seen is busy and purposeful, without any trace of hurry or annoyance. Nothing is too much trouble and this applies also to the staff attitude towards visitors. They remember names, faces and requests.
They are endlessly attentive to their charges, with no trace of patronising or impatience and they seem to work well as a team.
My wife was not happy when she first went in, but now she is content, comfortable and secure and this also doesn't just happen. It is the result of countless instances of observant care, professional skill and sheer human kindness.
My mother was in Swimbridge House for almost a year and she received the most wonderful care, the staff being exceedingly kind and compassionate. Mum was really very poorly towards the end of her life and I do not think that she could have had better treatment anywhere. The home is really homely, bright, clean and cheerful. There is a very happy atmosphere and relatives are made so welcome and given great support. If I had to rate SHNH I would call it outstanding.
All the staff seem very caring to all the residents.
The home is kept clean and tidy and the meals and refreshments are good.
Management responds positively to any questions or problems.
There is a conscious effort to engage residents in daily activities. Staff make time to spend with the residents in addition to caring.
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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