Swarthmore Housing Society
Swarthmore Housing Society is a residential care home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire (SL9 8HB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Swarthmore Housing Society
Swarthmore Housing Society is a residential care home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. We want to be open about our regulatory position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have accepted the findings rather than argued with them, we are working through an improvement plan, and we have made changes to training, supervision and the way we review our own practice. Anyone considering a place here should ask us about it directly. The daily work of the home continues while we do that. Residents keep their own routines and their own belongings around them, choose how they spend the day and what they eat, and are helped with washing, dressing, medication and mobility in the way that suits them. For people living with dementia, our team relies on knowing the person and keeping the surroundings calm and familiar. Families are welcome here and we keep in touch with them honestly, including when the news is not what anybody hoped to hear. If you are considering us, please come and look round, ask the difficult questions and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Swarthmore Housing Society
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Swarthmore Housing Society
Where is Swarthmore Housing Society located?
Swarthmore Housing Society is a residential care home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8HB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Swarthmore Housing Society provide?
Swarthmore Housing Society is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Swarthmore Housing Society's CQC rating?
Swarthmore Housing Society is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 9 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Swarthmore Housing Society provide dementia care?
Yes. Swarthmore Housing Society supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Swarthmore Housing Society offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Swarthmore Housing Society offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Swarthmore Housing Society
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Swarthmore Housing Society Limited 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. Swarthmore Housing Society Limited 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. Swarthmore Housing Society Limited 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. Swarthmore Housing Society Limited 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
Swarthmore Housing Society Limited 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Swarthmore Housing Society Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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