Swallowdale
Residential care home · Alford
5 Bilsby Road, Alford, LN13 9EW
Run by Linkage Community Trust
- GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01507 463833
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Swallowdale
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-127620019
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Swallowdale
Tailored support for people with learning disabilities sits within Swallowdale’s wider Linkage Community Trust network. Linkage creates bespoke care packages and provides residential care and community supported living for people with individual support needs.
The wider pathway can connect accommodation with day opportunities and employment-focused support. Linkage also provides employability services, work placements and supported internships, alongside sensory outreach. Its services cover independence, health and wellbeing, with projects including Small Animal Care. Bespoke care packages as unique as you are express the organisation’s individualised approach to support for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Alford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpiper Care HomeAlford | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The SycamoresAlford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chimneys Care HomeAlford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Victoria House Residential HomeAlford | 1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Newhaven Residential HomeAlford | 3.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Linkage Community Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SycamoresAlford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Scremby GrangeNear Spilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beech Lodge - MablethorpeMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Livingstone CourtMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oak LodgeMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| DunsfordSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keal ViewSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Spencers LodgeSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Vale ViewSpilsby | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| St Andrews DriveSkegness | Good | 8.4 | |
| Seaton HouseLouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| RiversideLouth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care linked to employability pathways
Ask about
- The service includes residential care and community supported living
Suits: People with learning disabilities seeking tailored support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
5 Bilsby Road, Alford, LN13 9EW
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Questions families ask
How much does Swallowdale cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Swallowdale for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lincolnshire council paid on average £769 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Swallowdale whether it takes residents funded by Lincolnshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.