The Swallows

The Swallows is a residential care home in London, in the Lewisham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Rajanikanth Selvanandan, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated The Swallows Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Swallows has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Lewisham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,564 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 50 registered care homes in Lewisham. The nearest to The Swallows include Beechcroft Care Home, Brownhill Care Limited and Waterfield Supported Homes Limited, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.