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 John D (Friend of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have friends in the home. I am made welcome when I visit. I see friends of the home when they come to our local coffee morning
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Review from Eunice R (Friend of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this home enough. I visit regularly and all I see is positive things. Activities are fantastic. So clean and everyone is well cared for. I would recommend this home to anyone. A very friendly manager and staff, always smiling and food always smells and looks delicious. Nothing is too
much trouble for anyone who works at the home,
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Review from Richard M (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has lived at Swallownest since July 17 as a permanent resident but before had 16 weeks respite in 2016.
Staff are very good, good activities well organised.
Much more happens here than in other homes, we as the family get involved, are encouraged to get involved, and spend quality time with
my mum, I cannot fault this home.
Love the home as a minibus and residents get lots of opportunities to go out and about and mix with other people.
The manager has an open door policy and you always see her interacting with residents, it's great to see.
The home is very clean no odours, I enjoy coming to the home, it's a pleasure.
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Review from Martin H (Son of Resident) published on 17 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Swallownest is an excellent home. My mother has been in two and a half years and we (as a family) are extremely happy with the care and attention she is receiving.
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Review from Judith S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home was very clean and tidy. There were several lounges to relax in. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The entertainment was pretty good. In the last few days of my Mum's life, we stayed around her bed most of the time and the staff couldn't do enough for us. The main nurse that saw Mum
was brilliant. When my Mum passed, they dressed her and made her look lovely. When the funeral director took my Mum away, they lined up to pay their last respects. So glad my Mum spent her last 2 weeks in this home.
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Review from Nicola R (Niece of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are extremely helpful and willing to go above and beyond. Everyone is always friendly and cheerful. It is not a care home, its a home. The Wellbeing coordinator is an absolute star. She is relentless when it comes to keeping the resident soccupied and happy. The food is excellent and perfect
for the age of my Aunty.
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Review from Gerardine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother entered the home for end of life care. The staff were respectful, caring both of my Mum and of her family when we visited at all hours of day and night. My Mother looked the happiest she had looked for many months and the manner of her passing was painless and loving. We, the family, are extremely
grateful to the staff for giving us this reassuring memory of our Mum in her last weeks of life. A big thank you.
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Review from G B (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Swallownest care home for 9 years, where she got and still gets the best of care. All the staff are great and go out of their way to be helpful.


The activities which are available for residents to be part of are well organised.


Many thanks to everyone.

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Review from Derek T (Son of Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have wished for a more friendly, helpful greeting when first visiting the nursing home when my 98-year-old mother required more care than I could provide. The manager and nursing staff all gave mother excellent care, help and attention, especially as she became more confused and occasionally
disgruntled. They always managed to cheer her up, have a laugh and a joke and just a chat from time to time. Mum was quite reticent when meeting new people but all the staff helped her to feel part of a family. I can't praise them enough. They all work extremely hard. It is a very busy nursing home but the staff always make time for you and nothing is too much trouble for them.
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Review from Carol S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum went into Swallownest Care home for 2 weeks respite. I can recommend it very highly. Every one of the staff is kind, caring, friendly and considerate. The home is excellent, very clean, good meals, plenty of activities for the residents. It was a good experience for my Mum's first time in a care
home and we will use it again in the future.
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Review from Jeffrey C (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the home to be extremely well run. Clean and all employees are capable of their duties. My father is extremely well looked after and wants for nothing over 24 hours.
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Review from Jean B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum-in-law has settled in lovely after moving in for respite. She didn't want to return home. She has never looked so well and happy.
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Review from Audrey S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the staff at Swallownest Care Home highly enough. Mum was in for 2 weeks before ascending. I went to see the home - 1 of 3 we had to choose. Instantly I loved the reception area and the open bright lounge area and the quirky 'Phone Box / Tardis' lift. I was pleased to see that residents
were not all sat in a circle like I have seen in many homes. The words written on walls were very inspiring and uplifting.
Staff are very caring, compassionate, respectful and attentive. It was lovely to see their interaction with the residents - the residents laughing and dancing with them. Residents were clean and there was no smell of urine which many homes have.
It was lovely to see animals visiting the residents not to mention the wonderful entertainment. Mum's last week 5 of us kept her company - we were well supplied with food and drink. I would like to say a big thank you to all staff who made the last 2 weeks of mum's life and after the best in many months.
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Review from Ann U (Sister of Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a pleasure of visit my sister as everyone is so pleasant and caring.
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Review from Joanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Swallownest Care Home is the best and most caring care home I have experienced. I am so glad my mum spent the short time she had left at such a wonderful establishment. The whole team were amazing. I'd like to give a special mention to the manager and a particular nurse and a carer who took the time
to talk to us to ensure all our needs were met. The catering staff looked after mum and the family well when we visited, I was allowed to stay with mum for the last few days and am very grateful to be given the opportunity. Mum had a wonderful time at the home and the entertainment was fantastic. Mum lit up in the short time she was there. The staff went over and above right to the end. Thank you for making mum's time very special.
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Review from P G (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident for 2.5 years and was always very well cared for. The staff were always conscious of his various needs and difficulties. The carers did an excellent job looking after him, in a friendly and professional manner.
The home communicated with me whenever there was a need or problem.
The carers and nursing staff often went over and above the call of duty. Swallownest Care Home has a happy and warm atmosphere, where residents are treated with respect and feel safe.
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Review from J W (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional staff sets them above other care home companies. Nursing staff dedicated and fully aware of my father's needs. Always keen to keep you updated on his general state of health. Home modern clean and tidy. Excellent choice of food and activities. Very impressed with the first 6 months
of Dad's time here.
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Review from Margaret D (Sister of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff/management friendly, efficient and always prepared to talk to you.
I have only one complaint and that is that the lower car park could be marked out into bays making it easier to park as some cars are parked ad lib without thought for others and a lot of space is wasted.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Swallownest Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as it allows us to improve our service where required. We have taken on board your suggestion of marking car parking bays and will request our maintenance operative does this when weather conditions permit. There is also another car park at the residential side of the building which provides extra parking space. Thank you for your kind comments on our home and staff team, who always strive to deliver kind care in a professional manner.

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Review from Ricky W (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not have wished for better.
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Review from B B (Niece of Resident) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience is very good with the staff.
If I want to know anything I have only to speak to someone or they will ring me.
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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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