Swanborough House

Swanborough Drive, Brighton, BN2 5PH

01273696391

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 December 2021

Provider

Swanborough House Limited

Beds

41 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

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 Swanborough House Limited runs in England.

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 Swanborough House

Swanborough House is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove. It provides care and accommodation for adults, with a focus on rehabilitation. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Swanborough House provides care, accommodation and rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injuries. The service is registered for up to 41 people and had 31 residents at the time of inspection. Staff deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences, with enough staff available to provide necessary support.

People are protected from harm and abuse, with staff trained to identify and report concerns appropriately. Staff understand the specific risks associated with each resident's condition, using detailed risk assessments to guide their work and manage both individual and environmental hazards. Residents receive their medicines safely and on schedule.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 December 2021

Specialist Care

Physical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN2 5PH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Services for everyone.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 31 December 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 December 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Swanborough House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Swanborough House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Swanborough 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