Swimbridge House Nursing Home

Swimbridge House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnstaple, Devon (EX32 0QT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Swimbridge House Nursing Home

Swimbridge House Nursing Home provides nursing care near Barnstaple for older people, including people living with dementia. Registered nurses are on site at all hours, so clinical needs are met here rather than passed between services. Dementia nursing is a large part of what we do, and we approach it by going with the person rather than correcting them. If somebody is living in an earlier part of their life, we meet them there. We learn the histories, the working lives, the names and the music that mean something, and we use them, because familiarity does more good than any intervention we could add. Where somebody is distressed we look for a cause we can put right, and pain is very often the answer. The clinical side is done quietly and thoroughly. Skin, medication, nutrition, continence and comfort get checked properly rather than assumed, and we staff at a level that makes that realistic rather than aspirational. We are in a beautiful part of Devon and we make use of it. Getting outside is part of ordinary life here, not an occasional treat. Visiting is not restricted to convenient hours, and relatives who have been doing the caring themselves usually know things no assessment will tell us. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Come and visit whenever suits you, ideally on a perfectly ordinary day.

Care provided at Swimbridge House Nursing Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Swimbridge House Nursing Home

Where is Swimbridge House Nursing Home located?

Swimbridge House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0QT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Swimbridge House Nursing Home provide?

Swimbridge House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Swimbridge House Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Swimbridge House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Swimbridge House Nursing Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Swimbridge House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Swimbridge House Nursing Home

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

Yes. Swimbridge House Nursing Home 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?

Yes. Yes. Swimbridge House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Swimbridge House Nursing Home 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?

No. Swimbridge House Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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 West

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

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

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