Beechcroft Care Home
London, SE6 · 0.2 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,564 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
The Swallows
318 Brownhill Road, Catford, London, SE6 1AX
Residential care home · 33 beds · Rajanikanth Selvanandan
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,564
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 33
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Lewisham
£1,564a week
About £81,328 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,128 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Lewisham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £514 a week less, £26,728 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,773 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lewisham
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About The Swallows
The Swallows is a residential care home in London, in the Lewisham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Rajanikanth Selvanandan, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated The Swallows Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Swallows has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lewisham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,564 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 50 registered care homes in Lewisham. The nearest to The Swallows include Beechcroft Care Home, Brownhill Care Limited and Waterfield Supported Homes Limited, 2 of which have a fee on record. 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
Registration
- Provider
- Rajanikanth Selvanandan
- Registered with CQC
- September 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Lewisham
- Town
- London
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found infection-control measures in place during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Swallows has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lewisham typically charge about £1,564 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Swallows
How much does The Swallows cost?
The Swallows has not published its fees. Care homes in Lewisham typically charge about £1,564 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Swallows?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Swallows Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Swallows provide nursing care?
No. The Swallows is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Swallows offer dementia care?
Yes. The Swallows is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Swallows have?
The Swallows is registered for up to 33 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Lewisham
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 £950 to £1,260 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Ngbede A.
1 review
From £917 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Lewisham. Can care for a couple
Carla A.
5 reviews
From £2,100 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Lewisham. Can care for a couple
Thelma N.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Lewisham. Can care for a couple
Verona L.
3 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Lewisham. Can care for a couple
“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
See live-in carers near LewishamProfiles, 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.
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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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lewisham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Brownhill Care Limited
London, SE6 · 0.2 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBrownhill Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,564 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Waterfield Supported Homes Limited
London, SE6 · 0.2 km · 7 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,564 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week