Swan House

Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX

01354696644

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

2 May 2019

Provider

SH Cambridge Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 2 are lower.

11 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodJun 2015
GoodAug 2016
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home SH Cambridge Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Swan House

Swan House is a 42-bed nursing care home located on Swan Drive in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. The home is registered to provide care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by SH Cambridge Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, following its most recent inspection in May 2019.

The home's mixed-age and multi-speciality approach means it supports residents with varying care needs, from nursing support to specialist dementia care. Situated in the East of England, Swan House serves the local Chatteris area and surrounding region.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Swan House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Swan House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Swan House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees