Swallownest Care Home

Chesterfield Road, Swallownest, Sheffield S26 4TL
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  • Swallownest Care Home, Sheffield
Swallownest Care Home, ideally located in the attractive village of Swallownest, just four miles from Rotherham, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and nursing care.

A purpose-built, welcoming home with single and en-suite bedrooms, a hair salon, minibus for day trips out and pretty enclosed garden, Swallownest is a lovely space for residents to enjoy their later years with the peace of mind that they've got round-the-clock support from an experienced and compassionate team.

Getting to know residents, the care team take the time to design plans around their individual needs and preferences, consulting with loved ones too. They focus on ensuring residents lead a happy quality of life, including connecting with the wider community, spending time with others residents or enjoying the peace and quiet if they prefer.

Everything at Swallownest is overseen by the brilliant home manager, who goes above and beyond to ensure residents are supported to lead their best lives at Swallownest.

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Care Provided by Swallownest Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Janette Myers (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (65)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Swallownest Care Home Reviews (119)

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Swallownest Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Swallownest Care Home has 119 reviews.

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Review from Cheryl M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My review is on behalf of my mum who has been resident at the home since 11/1/17. My mum is no longer capable of writing this herself due to a terminal brain tumour. I cannot praise the staff and facilities at Swallownest Care Home highly enough- they are kind, considerate, friendly and patient. My
mum is able to tell me that they are "lovely" and she absolutely loves the food! This is my first experience with a care home and this one came highly recommended. The recommendation was correct! It may seem a small thing but this to me is highly indicative of the level of care, whenever I go (daily) the staff always know where my mum is - in her room, outside, in lounge and who has been- they couldn't do this if they did not pay such good attention to the residents.

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Review from Jeffery T (Brother of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management are excellent. Rooms are kept to a good standard of cleanliness and are well laid out. Food is to a high quality with a good selection and also variation. Overall this care home is excellent in all departments.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in the home for almost 10 months now and her health and well-being are so much better on visiting. I found her happy and involved in the activities, she now sits up without the support of pillows and seems to be happy. As I live far away it is nice to see her settled and happy.

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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good reception - room ready and waiting. Staff very attentive to needs.

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Review from Tina W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time I visited Swallownest Care Home, I just knew this is where I would like my Mum to be. The staff are professional, polite, friendly. They cannot help you enough and most of all, they genuinely care. Swallownest Care Home is homely. It has lovely touches to detail re: decor/accessories
in all areas e.g. lounges/residents rooms. I cannot thank the staff enough for the smooth transition they gave my Mum from her previous home and how they have made her welcome. It is a delight and pleasure to visit Mum, knowing she is well cared for and happy. Thank you.

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Review from Bernice P (Friend of Resident) published on 6 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a local widow who met the residents of Swallownest Care Home at our local day centre. I realise my neighbour has moved into Swallownest Care Home after seeing her with the staff of the home at the local day centre.
I now visit my friend most weeks and she has never looked so well and is getting
out and about regularly.

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Review from Gillian K (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Mom was told along with all our family that she was going to have go go into a nursing home. We found this really hard to deal with as for a couple of years with help from private carers and our dad had managed to care for Mom at home, but this was taken out of our hands. We went on Swallownest
site and liked what we saw, so went and visited. We were made very welcome by the Manager and staff. We talked to some of the carers who really made us feel at ease. Our Mom cant walk at all really and has Alzheimer's. All the staff really help our Mom and her care needs are second to none. It is a very special, caring home with lovely carers who made our Mom feel cared for. Also good entertainment and involve everyone.

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Review from T C (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother entered the home in early March and from the very first day was made to feel very much at home. The staff have been very supportive to both my mother and also to all her visitors. They create a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Rooms are very comfortable and food is plentiful and varied.
Staff will do whatever they can to meet the needs of the residents. There is a varied programme of activities that visitors are also encouraged to attend. Residents and relations are encouraged to share thoughts at a residents meeting.

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Review from Howard J (Friend of Resident) published on 24 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My good friend and neighbour was in and out of hospital. I used to pop in and see him most days and could see he was struggling to manage at home. My wife was cared for in Swallownest care home and the care she received was excellent I recommended Swallownest to my friend. He has now lived in Swallownest
for about 18 months and is settled. I visit 3 or 4 times a week and often have lunch here. This home is brilliant and I cold not find a bad word to say about this home. My friend is in the best place possible.

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Review from Sid S (Husband of Resident) published on 26 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife suffering with ill health and ended up in hospital, due to me suffering ill health myself. I was advised that my wife would need 24 hour nursing care. Swallownest Care Home was recommended to us so we came to look around. I was quite pleased with what I saw, we went home and discussed our options
and we decided it was where we would like my wife to live. She has been here now for 2 weeks and I am very pleased with everything.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum recently went into hospital due to bad health and with her poor mobility was advised by a hospital consultant that mom needed 24 hour nursing care. After look around we found Swallownest Nursing Home was the right one for mom.
The staff are excellent, caring and considerate and mom has settled
in really well, which really helped us as a family as it was one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make.
So thank you Swallownest for all of your help and making mum part of your family.

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Review from Vicki (Friend of Resident) published on 3 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I care for my friend at home, after several falls my friend ended up in hospital. He then went to Swallownest Care Home for respite to recover. My friend then decided he would like to live at Swallownest. He has lived at Swallownest for approx 10 months now and is very settled, my friend has become
a lot more sociable, and joins in with the homes activities. He has made friends with other residents and seems happy.

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Review from Dennis S (Husband of Resident) published on 28 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife was in another nursing home. I wasn't happy with her care. I decided to look for another home for her. I looked around Swallownest and as soon as I walked in I thought it was ideal. My wife has lived here about five months, she is more alert and brighter and I am very very happy with her care
and I feel I couldn't have picked a better place.

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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has always been fiercely independent. Unfortunately she had a fall in July 2015 and broke her femur. She was subsequently in hospital for five months and had many complications, she was, as a result unable to stand or weight bear, pressure sore and continence problems. Due to this she was unable
to return home and I had the thankless task of finding her a care home. I trailed around endless homes, but when I came into Swallownest Care Home o knew immediately that it was where I wanted mum to be. Every where was clean, happy and homely. The staff were happy and friendly and the residents all looked comfortable and spoke when you walked through the lounge area. Not forgetting the gentleman, who does his best to address all mums requests!.

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Review from Tracey Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum had several falls at home. After one of her falls mum broke her ankle, mum was then put into a care home, it was during her stay there that was decided it was for the best for her to go into permanent care. Swallownest is in my local village so after looking around it was decided mum would come
and live at Swallownest care home. Mum has lived at Swallownest now for approximately nine months, she is settled, happy and has made friends, she gets out and enjoys the entertainment they have on a the home.

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Review from Edward M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Why aren't they all like this one! He has been treated with kindness, care and respect, I find this really amazing. This place is clean and staff are pleasant and helpful in the current climate of budget cuts etc.. I and my partner are so grateful living away knowing he is really cared for, makes us
sleep properly does my heart good and for my father in law, care he really needs. Wow fantastic.

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Review from Susan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother received end of life care in Swallownest nursing home for 10 days. All aspects of her stay there was excellent, I cant fault one thing. She was treated with respect and dignity at all times. The staff were fantastic from the cleaners, laundry, carers, nurses and management not forgetting the
kitchen staff who provided excellent meals. Every member of staff always had a smile for us. When my mum passed away nothing was too much trouble for the family, the support given to us was marvellous. Swallownest was the next best thing to mum being nursed at home.

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Review from Janet B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home provided good end of life care for my parents. One died as a resident and the other was treated with care , respect and dignity in their remaining months of life, being supported through a difficult time with health and loss of a partner. The home was also supportive to family who found
the care of ailing parents hard. The staff were really good and helpful and I felt confident leaving my parents with them.

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Review from Navada L (Resident) published on 27 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After suffering two strokes and a heart attack, I needed to look for 24 hour care - I have been living with my daughter who unfortunately fell ill and had to visit hospital fro treatment most days. We found Swallownest through discussions with GPs and Social Services. I am here for respite at the moment.
I have no concerns - meals are varied - I feel really safe and I would recommend this home to anyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.724)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10 for Swallownest Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.724 for Swallownest Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 199 Ratings = 4.724

  • 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 Swallownest Care Home is based on 16 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 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 16 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: 10 Apr 2024

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  • Caring

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  • Effective

    Good

  • 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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Jan

Jan Myers

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Jan Myers
Home Manager at Swallownest, Sheffield


What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“Be the change you wish to see in the world, be kind, stay humble, work hard and keep smiling”


As a Registered Nurse, Jan has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.


Jan closely shares HC-One’s vision is aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Jan remarked:


“I am passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and the quality of life for Residents and I am so proud of my team and the kind care we provide as a whole, to all that enter our home.”


Outside of work, Jan enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she says are, “The greatest gifts that I have ever been given in life.”


If you would like to find out more about Swallownest, Jan would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.