Swallowfields Care Centre
Swallowfields Care Centre is a residential care home in Epsom, Surrey (KT17 4DB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Swallowfields Care Centre
Swallowfields Care Centre is a residential care home in Epsom, Surrey, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Because the people who live here have quite different needs, we plan around individuals rather than running everything to one pattern. Residents choose when to get up, what to eat, how to spend the day and how their support is given. Rooms belong to the people living in them and we encourage everyone to make theirs their own. Communication is where good support starts. Where someone uses signs, symbols, technology or their own way of showing us what they need, we learn it and record it clearly so a colleague new to a shift understands rather than guesses. Where change is unsettling we prepare properly and give notice. Where there is a risk we think it through with the person rather than defaulting to a refusal. Mental health support here is practical. A steady routine for those who find one helpful, somewhere quiet to go when things feel too much, help with appointments and medication, and staff who notice early when someone is not themselves. Families, social workers and health colleagues are closely involved, and we will say plainly when we think something is not working. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Swallowfields Care Centre
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Swallowfields Care Centre compares in Epsom and Ewell
Measured against the 26 care homes registered in Epsom and Ewell. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Larger than 14 of the 26 homes. The local average is 23 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 22 of the 26 homes (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 72%.
- Latest report
- 5 February 2020. 14 of the 26 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2017. 10 of the 26 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 12 of the 16 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Epsom and Ewell.
The local picture: Epsom and Ewell
What the numbers say about care for older people in Epsom and Ewell, in Surrey.
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 (Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772.) |
| Nursing care | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 (Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,100. Rising to 8,900 by 2035, up 9%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,200. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,000. Rising to 1,200 by 2035, up 18%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 42. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 98 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 1.4 miles: 8 Hollymoor Lane Epsom Surrey. Application for a 5 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2025.
- 2.1 miles: 32 The Avenue Cheam. Application for a 15 bed care home. Submitted 17 June 2025. Decision pending.
- 4.9 miles: Hobkirk House 109 Blagdon Road New Malden. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 15 April 2026. Approved 9 September 2026.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Swallowfields Care Centre
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 February 2017, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 29 May 2014.
- Run by
- Aims Care Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 2 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Swallowfields Care Centre
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Epsom Hospital, Epsom, 1.1 miles away
It is about 1.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Integrated Care Partnership - Och, 0.4 miles away
- Ashley Centre Surgery, 0.7 miles away
- Derby Medical Centre, 0.8 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Alexandra Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- 1 Church Street (Dentalpractice), 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bright Smile Dental Care (E), 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.8 miles away
- Pearl Chemist, 0.8 miles away
- Ewell House Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, 1.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Epsom Downs Station, 0.7 miles away
- Epsom Station, 0.9 miles away
- Ewell East Station, 1.1 miles away
Around Swallowfields Care Centre
- H: Swallowfields Care Centre
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Local care news in Surrey
- New 30 bed care home registered with CQC in Waverley: Bridge House Care Home (5 November 2026)
- CQC register adds a new care home in Waverley: Cedar Court Care Home (5 November 2026)
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Common questions about Swallowfields Care Centre
Where is Swallowfields Care Centre located?
Swallowfields Care Centre is a residential care home in Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4DB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Swallowfields Care Centre provide?
Swallowfields Care Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Swallowfields Care Centre's CQC rating?
Swallowfields Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Swallowfields Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Swallowfields Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Swallowfields Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Swallowfields Care Centre is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Swallowfields Care Centre is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Swallowfields Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Swallowfields Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Swallowfields Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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