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The Swallows
318 Brownhill Road, Catford, SE6 1AX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Swallows was rated
Rating published 21/07/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 33 bedsRegistered capacity
- LewishamCouncil for care funding
- 020 8461 3391Care home's own number
- Rajanikanth SelvanandanOperator
- 1st September 2011Registered since
- Rajanikanth Selvanandan, SE6 1AXRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Swallows
The Swallows is a Care Home for Residential, Dementia and Respite care, located in Catford, London.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Nursing specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Swallows been given by the regulator?
The Swallows was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in September 2019.
What types of care does The Swallows provide?
The Swallows provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does The Swallows have?
The Swallows is registered for 33 rooms.
How much does The Swallows cost?
Fees at The Swallows begin at £800.00 a week.
Who owns The Swallows?
The Swallows is run by Rajanikanth Selvanandan.
Does The Swallows provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types The Swallows offers.
Does The Swallows offer Respite care?
The Swallows does offer Respite care.
Does The Swallows provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the care types The Swallows offers.
What Local Authority does The Swallows come under?
The relevant local authority for The Swallows is Lewisham.
Does The Swallows accept local authority clients?
Local Authority-funded clients are accepted at The Swallows.
Does The Swallows accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
The Swallows is able to accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Who is the manager at The Swallows?
The Swallows's manager is Sheila Naik.