Swan House

Swan House is a residential care home in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire (MK18 3DR). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Swan House

Swan House is a residential care home in Buckingham, providing a permanent home for adults who need care and support with everyday life. Our care is residential rather than nursing. We help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, and we bring in community health professionals when something more clinical is needed. Many of our residents live with dementia, and we rely on familiar staff, a routine that stays where it is and reassurance given as often as it is needed. We care for residents with physical disabilities and those with a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate and how we help people move about so that dignity and independence are protected. We support younger adults too, planning their interests and routines on their own terms. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out here ourselves than have a family come across it later and wonder why we kept quiet. The areas identified are where our effort is going at present. Please visit on an ordinary day, speak to residents and their relatives, and ask us about it directly.

Care provided at Swan House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Swan House

Where is Swan House located?

Swan House is a residential care home in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Swan House provide?

Swan House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Swan House's CQC rating?

Swan House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 21 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Swan House provide dementia care?

Yes. Swan House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Swan House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Swan House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Swan House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Swan House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Swan House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Swan House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Swan House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Swan House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Swan House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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