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The home provides care and support for residents with a variety of needs including residential care, nursing care and EMI dementia care. It caters for long-term, short-term and respite care.
The home has a dedicated team of motivated and professional staff committed...
Swarthdale Nursing Home is a privately owned, spacious period residence situated in the historic market town of Ulverston, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
The home provides care and support for residents with a variety of needs including residential care, nursing care and EMI dementia care. It caters for long-term, short-term and respite care.
The home has a dedicated team of motivated and professional staff committed to providing high-quality and person-centred care.
It has a happy and informal atmosphere in which the unique individuality of clients is respected. Its ethos maintains dignity, support and encourages independence and choice, whilst ensuring safety, comfort and care.
Care Provided by Swarthdale Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 43 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Swarthdale Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Swarthdale 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 choose 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
Group / Owner
- Vishomil Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Neil Drummond (Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- Open visiting, visitor meal can be provided at meal times no charge
Parking
- Own car park on site no charge
Swarthdale Nursing Home Reviews (3)
Swarthdale Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.405) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Swarthdale Nursing Home has 3 reviews.
The team at Swarthdale Nursing Home were absolutely brilliant with my mum, from a warm welcome to her beautiful, clean room, overlooking the garden, to when she sadly passed, nearly 8 weeks later. Their caring attention to her personal needs and thoughtfulness of her clothing and comfort was so...
The team at Swarthdale Nursing Home were absolutely brilliant with my mum, from a warm welcome to her beautiful, clean room, overlooking the garden, to when she sadly passed, nearly 8 weeks later. Their caring attention to her personal needs and thoughtfulness of her clothing and comfort was so good to see. We would have no hesitation recommending this home to anyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share them. it was a privilege to care for your mum and to be part of her journey over those weeks. we're so glad she felt comfortable and at peace in her room and that our team's care brought you reassurance during such a difficult...
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share them. it was a privilege to care for your mum and to be part of her journey over those weeks. we're so glad she felt comfortable and at peace in her room and that our team's care brought you reassurance during such a difficult time. your appreciation means a great deal to all of us here at Swarthdale. please accept our deepest condolences and heartfelt thanks.
We have been with Swarthdale Nursing Home for 8 months. I have found that there is nothing I can have problems with. From the top manager to staff, carers, nurses and cleaners, they are all brilliant, friendly and very helpful.
We have been with Swarthdale Nursing Home for 8 months. I have found that there is nothing I can have problems with. From the top manager to staff, carers, nurses and cleaners, they are all brilliant, friendly and very helpful.
Swarthdale is a fantastic place; caring and knowledgeable of my mother-in-law's needs. They have adapted their level of support as her needs have increased, providing the equipment required to keep her safe, comfortable, and happy. The staff keeps us well informed and up to date, asking for our...
The activities provided are extensive and whilst my mother-in-law is no longer able to access them due to advanced Alzheimer's, staff always ensure that she is included as far as possible.
There is a feeling of genuine warmth and affection from staff towards my mother-in-law. It is heartening for us to know that she is so well looked after and so well settled.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 November 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swarthdale Nursing Home
What types of Care is Swarthdale Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Swarthdale Nursing Home have?
There are 37 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Swarthdale Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Swarthdale Nursing Home to the centre of Ulverston?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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