If you or your family want a peaceful haven for your twilight years, consider Swillbrook House. Joe Baines (right) has tried other care homes but has now happily settled at this beautiful site, with their passionate and caring staff. Set down a lane amid hedgerows and fields, this 17th century mansion in Bartle has a reputation as a safe and comfortable care home.
Cheerful Joe, 58, a passionate Preston North End supporter, has nothing but positive things to say about Swillbrook House. “I feel safe, and really at home here,” he says. “The staff are wonderful, all speak to me and they are always here to help – the grounds are just as good!” Swillbrook House is owned by a family firm who have two other care homes in the Preston area.
They are in the process of investing further to update the building and have continually trained staff since taking over in 2015. Registered Manager Erica Keighley (inset) says that they have had a really positive LCC inspection, to add to a CQC Inspection Rating of ‘Good’ from 2022. “We are pleased with both of these but are continually striving to improve.
We have put in a lot of work and our care is really good. It’s a real home from home, set in beautiful surroundings and it has a lot of character. We involve the whole of a service user’s family and they are welcome to visit at any time. Our staff are lovely – kind, compassionate and respectful towards the service users.” Erica also highlights a recent upgrade in their new electronic care planning system: “It is just fantastic! It’s more thorough and comprehensive than our previous system, ensuring nothing is missed through notes and reminders, to having every detail about their current health and care available at the click of a button. It’s allowed us to maintain our high standards and even improve them where necessary!” Activities such as crafts, games, and music are held weekly. There have also been popular additions of dog therapy, baking, bingo, and monthly armchair exercises. The hairdresser and chiropodist also visit Swillbrook. There are strong links with Great Eccleston Medical Centre and Crown Lane Free Methodist Church, next door. Swillbrook House Residential Care Home Health & Care Care Home.
KEY FACTS
– Long-term care for up to 23 residents, providing person – centred care
– Respite care & taster days offered
– Ensuite facilities in many rooms, quiet room, TV lounge and extensive garden
– Ages 55+
“The care help and support Joe has received has been outstanding.”
Maria, relative of Swillbrook resident Joe Baines
