Swallows Meadow Court

33 Swallows Meadow, Shirley, Solihull B90 4PH
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  • Swallows Meadow Court, Solihull
Swallows Meadow Court provides Nursing Care and Residential Care for older people in Solihull and the surrounding area.

Solihull Care Ltd is a 'not for profit' organisation.

The home offers modern accommodation and facilities with residents benefiting from a range of personal space and communal areas to maximise their preference and comfort. Staff are fully trained in the skills required to enable high standards of care in a clean, warm and homely environment.

Swallows Meadow Court offers a regular residents activity programme from individual (one to one) to group sessions, a personal laundry service and a fully equipped hairdressing salon is open for appointments three times per week.

The team endeavours to make the residents stay as comfortable and care free as possible consists of Nursing and Care Staff, Housekeeping, Laundry, Catering and Administration all working to the same objectives - the Residents' Health and Well Being and their relatives, friends or advocates peace of mind.

The service is responsive and in the rare event of any concerns being raised, the team is available to help you sort out any issues.

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Care Provided by Swallows Meadow Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Solihull Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Geraldine Mary Banham (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • No restrictions on admissions the principle is that Swallows Meadow Court can meet the care needs of the resident.
    • Ages 45+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (70)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Swallows Meadow Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,290 – £1,390
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,290 – £1,390
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,500

  • We are a not for profit organisation and offer competitive fee rates based on your loved one's level of need. Please enquire to discuss.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Swallows Meadow Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Swallows Meadow operates an open visiting policy allowing people to visit their loved ones or friends whenever it is suitable. People must take into account that the residents care needs and wishes will take precedence.


  • Parking

  • Sufficent parking available.


Swallows Meadow Court Reviews (63)

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9.6

Swallows Meadow Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Swallows Meadow Court has 63 reviews.

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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent the last month's of his life at Swallow Meadow Court, from day one he felt at home, all the staff where very professional, efficient and friendly nothing was to much trouble. The meals are of a good standard and always served on time. I would highly recommend Swallow Meadow to anybody
looking for high-quality nursing care.

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Review from Joy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was a resident of Swallows Meadow Care home from December 2015 until March 2016. He had Lewy Body Dementia which brings it's own difficulties that are very hard to manage. As a relative to place a loved one into nursing home accommodation is one of the hardest decisions that will need to
be made. My father made his home in Heron House, he loved it there and he enjoyed the company of the residents, loved all of the staff, was happy and content. I visited him every day at different times but often at tea time once I had finished work and was always made welcome, always offered a cup of tea, a sandwich or biscuit. During his time at Swallows Meadow Court my father was always treated with the utmost respect, dignity and kindness that anyone could wish for. My father passed away on the 25th March 2016 surrounded by the people that really did love and care for him. I could not have wished for better and I will be eternally grateful.

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Review from Guy S (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister, brother and I had to find a home for our father. We were recommended Swallows Meadow by someone we had appointed to help navigate the care system. We had not heard of Swallows Meadow, and had identified 1-2 other homes as possible. Nonetheless we selected Swallows Meadow on the advice we
were given. My father has been in the home for about a month now. We are truly very happy with the home - the staff are just terrific, very caring and attentive, easy to talk to if we have any questions, always responsive if we need assistance for Dad, and the atmosphere in the home is relaxed and very welcoming; we could not wish for a better place for our father. It is hard to tell how Dad feels, but he does seem to have a good relationship with the staff, so we find that very reassuring. I would not hesitate to recommend Swallows Meadow to anyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.632)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10 for Swallows Meadow Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.632 for Swallows Meadow Court is calculated as follows: ( (283 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (27 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.632

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Swallows Meadow Court is based on 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Apr 2020

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Geraldine

Geraldine Banham

Job Title: Registered Manager

Geraldine has been a nurse at Swallows Meadow for over 25 years and has overseen many changes. Now working with her team to implement digital social care records, Geraldine is bringing Swallows Meadow into the 21st century while maintaining the excellent care reputation the home has achieved.