The Swallows Residential Care Home
Care home in Haverhill, Suffolk
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About
The Swallows Residential Care Home is a single-storey home with 16 registered beds in a rural setting on the Suffolk and Essex border, just south of Haverhill in West Suffolk. Its proprietors, Harold and Donna Burrows, have run it since 2005, providing long-term and respite care for older people. The home lies about 15 miles from Cambridge and Newmarket and around 60 miles from London, and is reached via the M11 and A14.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2024 report. Within that, it was rated Good for caring and responsiveness, and Requires Improvement for safety, effectiveness and well-led care.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
80 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Suffolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Swallows Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 14.4 miles away. The local GP practice is UNITY HEALTHCARE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Haverhill
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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