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Sway Place Care Home
Residential care home in New Forest, Hampshire
Operated by Care UK
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Sway Place Care Home is a 68-bed residential care home operated by Care UK in the New Forest area of Hampshire. The home provides residential care, dementia support and respite care. It is located in South East England.
The Care Quality Commission rated Sway Place Good overall. The home was marked Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Outstanding for responsiveness and leadership.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,525 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Hampshire usually pays £1,245 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £280 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,525 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Sway Place Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 9.8 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP, 2.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in New Forest
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Dementia Care Hub
At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…
Ringwood Carers' Group in Conjunction with Churches Together
Supporting Carers of people in the Ringwood area with physical, mental, or sensory impairment or illness, or incapacity through old age, by holding coffee mornings, days-out and luncheon-groups,…
Helping Older People New Forest
Charity helping older people in the New Forest
Make Memories Matter
Make Memories Matter runs day centres for older adults, including those with dementia, providing social interaction, activities, exercise, and respite for carers. Based in the New Forest, our hubs…
Avon Valley Dementia Support
Activities: Music especially singing, has the power to help unlock memories. The Butterfly Cafe, gives the opportunity for people to meet in a safe environment and to feel included. These events…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Sway Place cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01590 637856.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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