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Swan House

High Street,, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3DR

Residential care home · 32 beds · Agincare

Street view · 2011
Street view · 2011 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,438
CQC rating
Requires improvement
October 2021
Beds
32
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Buckinghamshire
£1,438a week

About £74,776 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,876 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Buckinghamshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £318 a week less, £16,536 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,521 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Buckingham
89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Swan House

Swan House is a residential care home in Buckingham, in the Buckinghamshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 32 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Agincare, which operates 49 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2025.

At its latest inspection, published October 2021, the CQC rated Swan House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Swan House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Buckinghamshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 133 registered care homes in Buckinghamshire. The nearest to Swan House include Shaftesbury Court (High Street) and Lace Hill Manor Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Agincare
Registered with CQC
October 2025
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (October 2021)
Council area
Buckinghamshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Requires improvement
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Requires improvement
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Swan House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Swan House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Buckinghamshire typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Swan House

How much does Swan House cost?

Swan House has not published its fees. Care homes in Buckinghamshire typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Swan House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Swan House Requires improvement in October 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Swan House provide nursing care?

No. Swan House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Swan House offer dementia care?

Yes. Swan House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Swan House have?

Swan House is registered for up to 32 residents.

Care at home

89 live-in carers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,300 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Lucy D., about Loritha C.
See live-in carers near BuckinghamshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Shaftesbury Court (High Street), Winslow

Shaftesbury Court (High Street)

Winslow, MK18 · 0.0 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSanctuary Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Buckingham

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lace Hill Manor Care Home, Buckingham

Lace Hill Manor Care Home

Buckingham, MK18 · 7.8 km · 62 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 49 care homes run by Agincare