Nursing homes in Swindon
13 of the 47 care homes in Swindon are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 8 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Swindon. The typical residential care home fee in Swindon is £1,398 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Swindon and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,670 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,795 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,440 a week less than two places.
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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Swindon
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.
Kings Court Care Centre
Orchid Care Home
12A Masefield Avenue
Church View Nursing Home
Kingsmead Care Home
Ladymead Care Home
Moormead Care Home
Park View Nursing Home
Ridgeway Rise
Wemyss Lodge
Princess Lodge Care Centre
Rose Cottage Nursing Home
44 live-in carers within about an hour of Swindon
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 £990 to £1,280 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
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.
Typical fees in Swindon
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Swindon cost?
Not enough nursing homes in Swindon have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Swindon is typically £1,398 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Swindon?
13 of the 47 CQC-registered care homes in Swindon are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Swindon?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Swindon?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Swindon council for a needs assessment.