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Swillbrook House Residential HomeLancashire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Swillbrook House Residential Home

Swillbrook House, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0HB

01772690317

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 May 2022

Provider

Swillbrook Limited

Beds

23 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 22 are the same and 5 are lower.

14 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

Requires ImprovementApr 2017
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
GoodFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementJul 2021
GoodMay 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Swillbrook Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Swillbrook House Residential Home

Swillbrook House Residential Home is a residential care home in Bartle, Lancashire, on the outskirts of Preston. It provides personal care for older people, including those living with dementia and disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Swillbrook House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 23 people, currently supporting 15 residents living with dementia and/or disabilities. Located in a large country house in Bartle on the outskirts of Preston, the home features a car park and landscaped gardens, with bedrooms spread over two floors accessible via a small lift.

Residents feel safe and well-supported by staff who respond quickly to their needs. One person said, "I love it, it's my home. I feel safe here yes I do," while another commented, "I can't imagine living anywhere else.

" The home completes checks to ensure prospective staff are suitable for the role.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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
Registered capacity: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR4 0HB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 20 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 May 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 8 February 2019: Good
CaringPublished 8 February 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 8 February 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Swillbrook House Residential Home'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 Swillbrook House Residential Home, 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 Swillbrook House Residential Home, 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 Swillbrook House Residential Home'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