Swallowfield Garden Care Home in Horwich specialises in the care of people with complex needs. The specialist nursing home has been purposely developed to provide care and support for people with mental health needs, cognitive impairment and complex needs.
The home has 30 high quality, en-suite bedrooms spread across three floors. Residents also benefit from a variety of lounges, dining rooms, communal areas as well as a large landscaped garden.
Swallowfield provides an environment of trust, security and respect to facilitate personal growth and development.
Care Provided by Swallowfield Garden Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Swallowfield Garden Care 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Cuerden Developments Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Oakes (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 1 to 65
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Visiting
- There is an open visiting policy family and friends are welcome throughout the day. When possible visitors are asked to finish visiting at 8pm for the comfort of service users.
Parking
- Free available on site parking
Swallowfield Garden Care Home Reviews (10)
Swallowfield Garden Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Swallowfield Garden Care Home has 10 reviews.
I think its a nice, clean, well run place and all the residents seem very happy. The staff are extremely approachable and are glad to help my only concern is the ongoing problem with the lift it needs a brand new one.
Thank you for your review I will ensure that the staff are aware of your lovely comments.
After having the stress of dad having to be moved to a challenging behaviour unit, I couldn't have wished for a better placement, all staff and managers have been amazing not just with dad but with our whole family, they absolutely go above and beyond and nothing is too much trouble. They have all been so helpful and caring and I can approach any of them and ask anything and have found everyone to be extremely helpful, it's such a calm happy environment, and I cannot thank the staff enough for everything they do. Desperately need a new lift putting in as soon as possible though.
Thank you so much for your review and your kind words about our home and staff I will ensure that all staff are aware of your lovely comments
This care home literally go above and beyond for patients and relatives.
The activity's that are on everyday of the week are so well thought of and planned really well.
My mum is the most content she has been for many years and it's lovely to see her so settled.
Every member of staff here are just incredible.
Also the new family room that has just been added is lovely touch for family's with little ones.
Thankyou for your review it is really lovely to know how happy and confident you are with all aspects of the home
Knowing that my family member has a team of caring people who are there for her is reassuring and enables me to have a fuller life with less worry. There are activities arranged on a regular basis and I am encouraged to go in to the building on visits.
One lady is especially kind and thoughtful.
I think it's amazing how even those who are in the advanced stages of dementia are still included in activities. Other care facilities could learn a lot from Swallowfields
The staff at Swallowfields have shown unwavering patience and care towards my father. They are amazing and a credit to their profession. I live far away and staff are always at the end of phone which is reassuring. They also make a good brew when I visit!
Hi Linda Thanks for your review. It is lovely to see how you feel about the staff I will pass on your words to them Oakes Home Manager
My dad has resided at Swallowfield Gardens for around 3 years now and he loves it here. After experiencing previous care home settings that were not the right fit for him or his specific needs, all the staff at Swallowfield Gardens are person centred and experienced in their individual roles. He loves it here and there are loads of individual activities in house and external to suit each person. They always include families/friends with whats happening in the care home and provide regular family meetings in person and share minutes from these.
Thank you so much for your great review, I have passed this to staff.
All residents have a key worker. My fathers key worker, was always on hand to make sure all his needs were met and if I had any questions about his care these were always addressed quickly putting my mind at ease when it was time to leave after a visit. If you have to put a family member into a residential home you should consider this one.
Thankyou so much for your great review I have passed this to staff.
Absolutely brilliant care from all staff. I can finally settle knowing my dad is safe and being looked after. My dad feels happy there; he's alot more company and made good relationships with all staff.
Swallowfields is a friendly and inviting home. Staff can't do enough for the service users. My husband really enjoys the meals, which look inviting and satisfying. They do numerous activities to stimulate the residents. My husband is happy and content at Swallowfield.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 November 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Meet the Team (8)

Registered General Nurse with over 20 years experience working in the care home sector. Experience includes. Managing general nursing unit. Leading the NHS discharge Team at WWL Hospital.

Registered Mental Health nurse, 14 years experience working in health care sector. Worked within private health care for the past 12 years.

Lynda is from Scotland, she has always worked in the private sector of healthcare predominately general nursing homes. She was one of the first staff members in Swallowfield Gardens on its opening and will be celebrating 5 years with the company in 2025

Tracey's first experience of healthcare was when she joined Swallowfield Gardens. She is a great support worker who cares deeply for our service users. She has developed great relationships with the service users. Tracey will be celebrating 5 years with the company in 2025

Iggy is the homes activity coordinator he is responsible ensuring our service users have great personal experiences whilst in the home. He has great ideas and fully involves all the service users. He works closely with family's gaining history on their loved ones that enables him to develop bespoke activities for each of our service users.

Simon has been with Cuerden since 2021. He and his team work to develop new and exciting menus within the home, always discussing with the service users their preferences and likes. He constantly tries new things and looks forward to the feedback he receives

Over the past two years, Lisa has become a valued member of the team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. She manages service users’ finances and supports the home with payroll, ensuring staff are consistently paid on time, in addition to many other duties. Lisa is friendly, approachable, and highly supportive, developing excellent relationships with families and service users alike.

Kirsty has worked for the company for the past six years and was one of the original staff members when Swallowfield Gardens opened in 2020. She began her career as a Support Worker and has progressed to her current role as Team Leader. Kirsty supports all service users and is always eager to introduce fresh ideas to ensure they get the very best from living at Swallowfield Gardens. She provides strong support to both the management team and the wider support team and is known for being kind, outgoing, and approachable.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swallowfield Garden Care Home
What types of Care is Swallowfield Garden Care Home registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Swallowfield Garden Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Swallowfield Garden Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Swallowfield Garden Care Home to the centre of Bolton?
4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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