SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
Run by Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service, Swindon Family Breaks Service is a residential care home in Swindon with 14 registered beds. CQC registers it to look after people with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
It is one of 2 homes run by Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service. 2 of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. About 0.8 km away, Hurst House is rated Outstanding. 27 other homes in Swindon share its tier, “Good”. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in November 2025. 92% of homes in Swindon also score 5.
Its CQC rating, from February 2023, is Good across the board: overall and for every key question. That is up from Requires improvement in August 2022.
