Swindon Family Breaks Service
Residential care home · Swindon
3 Firethorn Close, Swindon, SN2 1FH
Run by Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service
- GoodCQC · Feb 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds14
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01793 481373
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 February 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Swindon Family Breaks Service
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2087289284
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Swindon Family Breaks Service
Swindon Family Breaks Service provides a supported residential setting through two houses with 14 bedrooms in the Gorse Hill area of Swindon. It is listed within Swindon Borough Council’s care and support provision and is associated with Building Independent Futures.
The arrangement gives people a place to receive care and support away from their usual home. Families seeking a supported short break can consider accommodation distributed across two houses, with the service’s scale clearly stated.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Swindon
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst HouseSwindon | 0.5 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Ciderstone HouseSwindon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 12A Masefield AvenueSwindon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 130 Whitworth RoadSwindon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchid HouseSwindon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fessey HouseSwindon | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Two houses with 14 bedrooms
Suits: People seeking a supported short break in Swindon
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
3 Firethorn Close, Swindon, SN2 1FH
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Questions families ask
How many bedrooms does Swindon Family Breaks provide?
It provides 14 bedrooms across two houses, offering residential accommodation within its family breaks service.
Does Swindon Family Breaks offer emergency appointments?
Yes. Emergency appointments are listed among the service conditions for Swindon Family Breaks.
How much does Swindon Family Breaks Service cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Swindon Family Breaks Service for its weekly fee. As a guide, Swindon council paid on average £999 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.