Swallow

Swallow is a home care agency based in Radstock, in the Bath and North East Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Radstock office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by South West Action For Learning and Living Our Way. The agency has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated Swallow Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Swallow has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Bath and North East Somerset. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 27 registered home care agencies in Bath and North East Somerset. Others working the same area include Safe and Sound Homecare Services, Spire Homecare (Midsomer) and Amber Home Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.