

Care Provided by Erwhir Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 15 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are a baseline figure and are subject to change depending upon the Size of the Room allocated.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Erwhir Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Towy Haven Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Rees(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at reasonable times of the day, avoid lunch times please if possible.
Parking
- There is on road parking to the front of the building and on Springfield Road to the left of the home.
Erwhir Care Home Reviews (32)
Over all time Erwhir Care Home has 32 reviews.
Received a warm welcome from the staff on arrival to visit a friend. As it was tea time observed the staff with other residents. The junior staff (purple tops) ensured that all residents had what they wanted and attended to the ones that needed help. Nothing was too much trouble.
Overall, the care provided was excellent. The management was approachable and understanding and Mum always felt safe and secure. The staff were very competent and friendly, nothing was ever too much trouble.
High housekeeping standards meant Mum’s room was always clean and her clothes well maintained. The variety and choice of foods were excellent too. Activities and celebrations happen throughout the year and are well organised and varied and a lot of fun.
All in all, a warm and inviting place and well worth visiting if you sadly need to consider a care home for a parent or loved one.
My great Grandmother was a resident in the home for a while and the staff were absolutely brilliant. They treated her with great respect and care, and I truly can’t thank them enough. It’s a beautiful home and she truly enjoyed her stay there among all of the residents and staff. I can not recommend this home enough for anyone looking into residential care.
May Thanks for your kind review, your great grandmother was a lovely lady.
Staff are friendly dad seems happy it feels like a home not an institution.
He is well cared for, enjoys the food, there are social activities should he wish to join in.
My stepdad has been a resident here for about 5 years and loves living there. My mum was also a resident until she passed away two years ago. I can’t speak highly enough about the home, management and staff. They really do care about each individual and their needs. Would highly recommend Erw Hir to anyone looking for a top-class, safe and happy environment for their elderly loved ones.
During the month of December, Erwhir laid on many events for the residents, eg singers and quizzes; the Christmas decorations were beautiful again this year. It all helped to give the home a real Christmas atmosphere. Unfortunately, Mum was unable to come to us this year but the Christmas Dinner she had was superb. I can honestly say that all the staff go out of their way to make sure that the residents are happy, contented, and well cared for.
My Gran has been in the care of Erwhir for 2 years and we cannot fault the care they give her, all carers show a duty of care to the service users, the home take care of my gran's hair appointments and podiatrist.
I would highly recommend Erwhir as a Care home.
During my visits, I am always impressed with the cleanliness of the home. It is always very clean and presentable. The staff are always helpful and will let me know how my Aunty is. The last year must have been particularly difficult for everyone concerned and I think the staff have coped very well. I have never had any issues arranging visits during this difficult time for instance.
My Mum was spending her first Christmas in the home and was worried about how she’d be without her family around her. The staff were absolutely fantastic, making sure that she was wearing something nice and was enjoying herself. She was entertained by the staff all day so that she didn’t miss us too much. The food was fantastic and when I got to speak to her later in the day she was really happy. It put our minds at rest as we too were concerned about how she’d be.
The last 15-months have been hard for us all, but throughout the whole time, we have been overwhelmed by the care and support given to our grandfather. The manager and staff at the home have gone that extra mile to ensure the safety of all the residents during the pandemic. We cannot thank them enough. The care they have provided has been nothing short of exceptional.
My sister has been a resident of Erwhir for ten years during which my wife and I have had nothing but respect for the staff, especially during the worrying covid peak period. Like other residents, we were unable to visit for nearly four months. We looked forward to seeing my sister but my wife was struck down by a painful illness that has prevented the 80-mile round trip. The staff have continued to be extremely cooperative in keeping us in regular touch with my sister's condition by phone and we have nothing but thanks for their patience.
My mother was resident in the home. She had vascular dementia, some days, she was normal, while other days, she could be argumentative and not herself. No matter what she was like, the staff were wonderful with her. They always had a smile and were extremely patient with her and persuaded her to do what she needed to do either going for a meal or to her room etc. I fully trusted the staff at the home to care for my mother. This trust was well-founded.
All staff were friendly, helpful, efficient and appeared very competent. The Covid safety procedures in place seemed both appropriate and adhered to, and at no time did I feel uncomfortable whilst on the property. My friend always spoke very highly of the care he was given and how lucky he was to be so well looked after.
We have always been made welcome when we visit, and her room is always fresh and clean.
Couldn’t be happier with the staff and the standard of care provided. My mum and step-dad are very happy residents, and it is a great relief to the family that they are in such a good home. Everything possible has been done to keep them safe and well during the pandemic. The home has facilitated visits as well as humanly possible.
All the staff have proved themselves to be competent and capable, and the individual needs of all the residents are always high on the agenda.
Overall the home is of a very high calibre.
Excellent availability of communication via telephone with management, staff and residents, especially during the difficult times that have been caused by the Covid pandemic.
I cannot thank the management and all the staff enough for their kind and caring support.
I am very happy that my Mum is at Erwhir where she is treated with the respect and dignity she deserves. Her needs and wishes are taken into consideration. The staff are helpful, friendly and one is always greeted with a smile. Residents are approached quietly and respectfully. Her room is smallish but cleaned regularly.
Excellent very happy to have my mother in Erwhir Care Home.
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- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Erwhir Care Home
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Erwhir Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Erwhir Care Home
What types of Care is Erwhir Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Erwhir Care Home have?
There are 13 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Erwhir Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Erwhir Care Home to the centre of Carmarthen?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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