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Swallowdale
5 Bilsby Road, Alford, LN13 9EW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Swallowdale was rated
Rating published 07/08/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- LincolnshireCouncil for care funding
- 01507 463833Care home's own number
- Linkage Community TrustOperator
- 10th May 2011Registered since
- Linkage Community TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Swallowdale
Swallowdale is a Care Home in Alford, Lincolnshire, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Swallowdale was registered with the Care Quality Commission in May 2011. It is run by Linkage Community Trust, a registered charity (charity number 504913). Linkage Community Trust runs 20 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
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Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Swallowdale been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Swallowdale "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2019.
What types of care does Swallowdale provide?
Swallowdale provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Swallowdale have?
Swallowdale is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Swallowdale?
Swallowdale is run by Linkage Community Trust, a registered charity (charity number 504913). The provider runs 20 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Swallowdale registered with CQC?
Swallowdale has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since May 2011. Its provider, Linkage Community Trust, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Swallowdale care for?
CQC registers Swallowdale to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Swallowdale provide nursing care?
No. Swallowdale is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Swallowdale?
Swallowdale is in the Lincolnshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Swallowdale?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Alford, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.