Swallownest Care Home

Chesterfield Road, Swallownest, Sheffield S26 4TL
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9.8 128 Reviews
  • Swallownest Care Home, Sheffield
Swallownest Care Home, ideally located in the attractive village of Swallownest, just four miles from Rotherham, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and nursing care.

A purpose-built, welcoming home with single and en-suite bedrooms, a hair salon, minibus for day trips out and pretty enclosed garden, Swallownest is a lovely space for residents to enjoy their later years with the peace of mind that they've got round-the-clock support from an experienced and compassionate team.

Getting to know residents, the care team take the time to design plans around their individual needs and preferences, consulting with loved ones too. They focus on ensuring residents lead a happy quality of life, including connecting with the wider community, spending time with others residents or enjoying the peace and quiet if they prefer.

Everything at Swallownest is overseen by the brilliant home manager, who goes above and beyond to ensure residents are supported to lead their best lives at Swallownest.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £800

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Swallownest Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Janette Myers (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)

Swallownest Care Home Reviews (128)

9.8

Swallownest Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.782) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Swallownest Care Home has 128 reviews.

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Review from Tracey S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents have loved being here. Putting on weight with the lovely food, both thriving.
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Review from Marjorie B (Wife of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Swallownest Care Home was recommended strongly to us (me and my son) and we are so pleased to have my husband being cared for here. The staff have been so caring and kind putting our concerns at ease. My husband would be at peace knowing he has been cared for in this way. We are extremely grateful that
in his final days he will be cared for with dignity.
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Review from M S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband really enjoyed his stay at Swallownest Care Home. He was well cared for and got on well with all staff.
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Review from Mark B (Son of Resident) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been in Swallownest for six months now. He and the family are extremely happy. The level of care is fantastic, and the manager runs the home to a very, very high level. Having had other family members in care homes (all with bad experiences) in recent years, Swallownest is like a breath of fresh
air.
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Review from E P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Making a decision to place a loved one in a care home is a difficult one for all involved. We couldn't have been more supported by the manager at this carehome. She was understanding and accommodating. She put our minds at rest and gave us much confidence that our mother would be well supported and
taken care of - standout points to note are:
- a sense of calm
- residents looked clean and tidy
- dining and lounge areas are inviting
- staff we met were helpful and kind
After looking at other care homes, we were happy to have found Swallonest.
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Review from P E (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is a permanent resident in this lovely care home; she has settled in well and made friends with the other residents and the fantastic staff that work here. It is reassuring to know that she has round-the-clock care. The staff help her every morning to dress, and they take her down for dinner
every day. The residents can take part in various social activities throughout the week, ranging from, occasionally, live entertainment and sometimes a quiz, and last week, she was out in their patio area, helping the care home plant some garden plants ready for today's open day. Her room is set up to meet her own personal needs. All the care staff in this care home are so friendly and caring. It wouldn't be fair not to mention the lovely staff who clean her room and the maintenance man who helped my mum make her room her own. For us, as a family, I love spending the day here at the home with my mum when I can, and we are made to feel welcome too.
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Review from Hilary C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent rearranging of the care home. Much more appropriate for those who are unable to mix. So peaceful! Fantastic result for residents, staff and visitors. Also better for those in the main building who are much more active and have better access to the facilities available.
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Review from Sue S (Sister of Resident) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been a resident since early December. After a spell in the hospital,
he was no longer able to return to his house to cope alone and having two family members in care homes previously; I can honestly say that Swallownest is the nicest, friendliest home I've been in. It really does feel
like home-from-home; very welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble. I can safely say that you won't regret choosing Swallownest Care Home for your loved one.
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Review from M L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our elderly mother went for respite care after a fall and a spell in hospital for a broken hip. She has been well looked after at Swallownest and appears to be recovering well. We, as a family, are hopeful that Mum will be able to stay long-term because we are very satisfied that she is safe and well
cared for in a comfortable environment.
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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was unable to cope at home and reluctantly moved into Swallownest Care Home. It took a couple of weeks for her to settle in, but the staff became her friends. As her needs changed, so did the care she received until she passed away.
Although not an ideal situation, Swallownest Care Home made the
most of the situation, offering friendship and care.
Too many lovely staff to mention!
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After looking at several homes for my mum, we settled on Swallownest Care Home, and thank goodness we did. From our initial meeting to getting Mum settled made a very unhappy time better for us all as the staff listened not only to Mum but to us as a family too. The care, love and support were great,
and it made my mum's and our last eight months bearable, giving us time to spend with her as a family. Thank you for everything.
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Review from Kathlyn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely home-from-home. All staff (from maintenance to manager) are very good. Mum loves all the entertainment the home provides and loves to join in the singing. The food is very good too (especially the puddings!). The residents have activities which they can join in if they want to. Mum has been here
quite a few years and loves it.
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Review from K T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother came to Swallownest for end-of-life care. She was only a resident for one week, but my experience was that the carers couldn't do enough for the residents. We were allowed/encouraged to put photos and memorabilia on the walls to bring familiarity to an unfamiliar room. We were always met with
cheerful smiles, and my mother was treated with kindness and dignity. The staff always made themselves available if we had any questions.
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Review from Jacqueline R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has recently moved into Swallownest Care Home at the age of 101. I would like to thank all the hardworking staff there for making my mum welcome and helping her to settle in. As you can imagine, it is very daunting to give up your independence at this age. Mum is being very well cared for, and the
staff make a real effort to make sure she is well dressed and looking her best. Despite being apprehensive at first, she is now happy to go to the day room with the other residents and eat her meals in the dining room. Thank you again to all the wonderful and hardworking staff. We really do appreciate everything you have done for her.
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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Swallownest Care Home in September 2019 and was very happy and well cared for. She was treated with dignity and respect, and we are very grateful to everyone involved in her care. Sadly Mum has now passed away, and we were very touched by how everyone came outside to pay their respects
on her funeral day, and staff members and manager came to the church service. If anyone is looking for a good care home for a loved one, I would highly recommend Swallownest.
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Review from Christine C (Niece of Resident) published on 21 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to thank all the staff for taking care of my auntie, who was there for a month. Despite she is home now, l wouldn't hesitate to let her go back in. The staff were wonderful and showed a lot of empathy.
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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were moving my mother’s things from Wales to the Swallownest nursing home. I phoned the home after getting slightly lost, the member of staff was very helpful and remained on the phone until we turned onto Chesterfield Road. To my surprise, when we pulled up, we were greeted by two members of staff
who were waiting outside for us. After a very long journey which started in the West Midlands, it was lovely to be greeted by such friendly staff. They asked about our journey and if we had eaten. We were shown to the room which was allocated to my mother. The staff made us a much-welcomed tray of tea and biscuits, plus the offer of sandwiches if we wanted. All the staff we met were friendly and welcoming, which gave us a sense of comfort knowing my mother would be cared for. The home was very clean and peaceful.
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Review from Glen P (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of Swallownest Care Home for the past 6-weeks, and in that time, she has thrived due to the excellent care she has been provided with.
I cannot praise the staff highly enough for all they have done for her.
We, as a family, would highly recommend Swallownest Care Home
for your loved one.
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Review from Gillian H (Niece of Resident) published on 7 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the outset, the staff at Swallownest have been warm, welcoming and calmly reassuring at a time when stress and worry can overtake...
Every effort was made to ensure Aunty’s transition from the hospital was as comfortable as possible. This could potentially have been extremely traumatic, given
the significance of this major life-changing event.
My aunt is now happily settled and has made the decision that she would like to stay at Swallownest. She is enjoying the company/care/laughter and is no longer in fear of not coping at home alone.
On the very first day, one lady FaceTimed us... it is the individual staff member’s thoughtfulness and compassion that is impossible to quantify but makes all the difference. It is in fact, priceless to residents and families to know that staff go "over and above" to meet physical and emotional needs.
Thank you to all.
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Review from Paula R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum settled into life at Swallownest Care Home despite the pandemic's restrictions. She looks really well, is always clean, well dressed and smiling. She takes part in some of the activities arranged by the well-being lady and is becoming quite the artist. She loves having her nails painted. Thank
you; you do an amazing job.


Mum loves the food at Swallownest, especially the breakfast. She enjoys the fudge with her tea as well.


A big thank you to all the wonderful carers who look after Mum and not forgetting the front of house lady who is always friendly and informative. The manager should be really proud of this team; they are great.


It is such a relief to know that Mum is getting well looked after and that she appears really happy. Can't wait for her to be able to go out on day trips once these strange days are over.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.782)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.782) out of 10 for Swallownest Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.782 for Swallownest Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 280 Ratings = 4.782
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Swallownest Care Home is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Apr 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Jan

Jan Myers

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Jan Myers
Home Manager at Swallownest, Sheffield


What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“Be the change you wish to see in the world, be kind, stay humble, work hard and keep smiling”


As a Registered Nurse, Jan has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.


Jan closely shares HC-One’s vision is aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Jan remarked:


“I am passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and the quality of life for Residents and I am so proud of my team and the kind care we provide as a whole, to all that enter our home.”


Outside of work, Jan enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she says are, “The greatest gifts that I have ever been given in life.”


If you would like to find out more about Swallownest, Jan would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.

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