

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 have nothing but praise for the attention she received from the nurses and staff. I am so grateful to all of them for easing my wife's end of life care with dignity.
Our first impression of Swimbridge House was a "very friendly happy environment". Throughout our subsequent visits, this has proven to be the case. It feels like a large family atmosphere, where the staff make you feel welcome and support you as well as the resident. The care given to our mum has been excellent and the rooms are clean, bright and welcoming. From management to carers, there is a warmth and kindness and every concern /need is treated in a helpful and respectful manner. There is clearly a good team atmosphere from staff who are dedicated to their work.
I am extremely happy with the care he has received in that time. The home is very warm, welcoming and the staff very friendly and attentive. Families are always welcomed and we can join our father for a meal at any time. The manager is very caring and an extremely skilled leader, bringing out the best in her staff. The activities coordinator is very dedicated and creative, ensuring each resident has activities that they are able to engage in.
Food is of a high standard which my father enjoys. The home is always very clean and homely, with plants and flowers, chickens, budgies, and a cat! I am continually grateful for the dedication and quality of care shown by all the staff and I cannot wish for my father to be in any other place. I would highly recommend Swimbridge House to anyone looking for nursing care for a loved one. Thank you!
We found the setting and grounds very good. Security was acceptable and the rooms were clean and tidy, with good facilities. The staff were patient, well-mannered and conscientious. Family members were welcomed and kept well informed.
Since the change of manager, the house has gone from strength to strength. With the cooperation of the owner, the home has raised the standard of care and activities from very good to outstanding. Overall, the standard is excellent throughout with most credit to first class management and staff.
Very friendly and helpful team - I cannot fault the care that my Dad has been receiving. The staff all take a genuine interest in his care and well being. Their help and assistance are really appreciated in managing his various health related appointments so professionally.
My husband entered into Swimbridge House in August. The staff and manager have done their utmost to make him feel as much at home as possible. They have welcomed the family into their fold; we are always offered refreshments. We are invited to have a meal at the home. Those I have had are most nutritious and tasty, I enjoy the treat of not having to cook and able to spend quality time with my husband.
The accommodation is first class, my husband's room is extremely pleasant and he is happy with it. We are comfortable when we visit, with plenty of seating, nice views from his room and nice furniture with a few of his own pieces. Bedding is crisp and clean and the room is spotless.
The Manager is most welcoming and goes out of her way to assist, she is a natural caring leader and staff clearly want to please her by pleasing and looking after residents. Nothing is too much trouble here at any time 24/7.
Thank you to everyone and for making the transition so smooth.
Mum was welcomed with open arms when she moved to Swimbridge, as indeed were the rest of the family. Mum settled well into her new surroundings, with help and encouragement from each and every member of staff. She was treated as an individual and he own interests were keenly pursued and encouraged, particularly in terms of the activities offered to her, which she loved. As mum's health deteriorated she was treated with dignity and respect, and cared for with sensitive expertise, until her death. At this time, the family were looked after and supported. Our relationship with Swimbridge House will continue.
I'm delighted my nan saw out the end of her days in such a loving, caring and beautiful environment. The staff are extremely kind and caring, always on hand to help with nothing being to much trouble, much like an extended family. Nan was incredibly well looked after in a dignified and caring manner. Had a lovely room (and other shared facilities to socialise) set in beautiful surroundings. Above all, she was treated as the truly wonderful and unique individual that she was. I would recommend Swimbridge House to others in a heartbeat!
I found everyone very helpful and caring. It was a difficult month with mother deteriorating. The support was great couldn't fault anyone, much improvement on when mother was first admitted.
The entertainment lady did all she could to simulate the residents with activities, ranging from gardening, to card making and even dancing. I would have no hesitation in recommending Swimbridge house as it's one of, if not the best in North Devon.
Dad's care at Swimbridge House was second to none. He was always treated with warmth empathy and commitment. Nothing was ever too much trouble and he built up a wonderful relationship with his carers. Their friendliness and professionalism extended from the residents to family and we were always greeted warmly when visiting and kept informed of all aspects of care and treatment.
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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