Danesbrook House

Cadoc Place, Danescourt, Cardiff CF5 2QN
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Danesbrook House is a home away from home, offering a homely, clean and warm modern interior that is staffed by a team of friendly care professionals, which are all registered with Social Care Wales.

Danesbrook House carers fully understand residents personal requirements, and deliver person centred care, to help the residents enjoy personal freedoms, comfort and relaxation, while taking pride in high standards designed to achieve long-term health benefits.

The home and staff takes the security, health and nutrition of its residents very seriously, stands up for dignity, respect and privacy and is up-to-date with the challenges of looking after adults diagnosed with dementia.

In 2019, the home extended the dining room and main lounge areas, making them bright and airy, with two sets of double doors opening into the garden. This extension work also added two extra bedrooms, one of which has French doors leading to a small court yard and the other opening out directly into the garden. Seven other ground floor rooms are also overlooking the garden.

For the summer of 2022 the garden was transformed into a multi-purpose area that has a lawn surrounded by a tropical mixture of plants in raised beds, with built in sun seating and a lovely shaded area under the pergola. The garden also boasts a contemporary water feature and is framed with a levelled resin floor which makes it easily accessible by the residents and their families when visiting.
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Care Provided by Danesbrook House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 25 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1330 – £1555
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1330 – £1555
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1330 – £1555
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1330 – £1555

Our fees are based on your choice of room and your care needs.


Please contact the home for a viewing and fee rate of available rooms.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Danesbrook House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Joanne Nolan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (25)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Visiting is available 7 days a week 9am to 7pm.

Parking

  • Limited parking is available on site. If full, a public car park 3 mins walk away.

Danesbrook House Reviews (66)

9.9

Danesbrook House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Danesbrook House has 66 reviews.

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Review from B L (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Danesbrook House are excellent. Very caring, attentive and looking after mum very well. She is very settled which puts my mind at rest. I would highly recommend the care home, they go above and beyond.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate them.
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Danesbrook House for almost two years she passed away 4 weeks ago aged 98. I cannot thank Danescort for all the care that the staff gave her. It is a wonderful care home set in a beautiful garden. I would recommend the home to anyone. I will miss visiting.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
Thank you so much for your kind words. We will miss your mums character and joy that she brought us.
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Review from J H (Sister of Resident) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been at Danesbrook House Care Home for two years and she loves it and feels the care couldn't be better. Because my sister has lots of foods she doesn't like, the cook goes through the menu plans for the week and discusses other options for the food she does like. The food my sister describes
as excellent. There are lots of activities arranged though my sister doesn't always take part as she likes to return to her room after lunch she's always encouraged to join in.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from H T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came to Danesbrook House after moving from four different hospitals from a broken hip. I looked at quite a few care homes but Danesbrook House met her needs. My first impression when I went to visit was it was clean, calm and friendly. Residents look happy and contented. Mum has been there nearly
three months and has settled really well, enjoying the social interaction. The staff are kind, caring and friendly which has helped to settle her in. Nothing seems too much trouble and the management team too are approachable, very helpful and friendly. I know Mum has 24-hour care and most important, Mum is happy there.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from Liz C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Danesbrook for four years.
I cannot praise the staff enough. They are always very friendly with visitors, offering tea and coffee. They treat my mother with dignity and respect.
The activities and food are very good too.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from Marilyn O (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was residing at Danesbrook House from January 2023 until August 2023. She was very happy there, the staff were kind, caring and well-trained and went above and beyond on many occasions to ensure that the residents were comfortable and felt loved. The management team were very approachable
and available. I was devastated when my mother had to transfer to another care home (because she needed nursing care). I wish that she could have stayed at Danesbrook House.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I always feel confident that my Dad is safe and looked after. All the staff interact with him as much as possible. They help him whenever he needs help and never make him feel he is a problem. I trust the staff to make decisions in dad's interests.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from B W (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum was admitted to Daresbrook House in June. After visiting several other homes the family decided that Danesbrook House met with my mum's needs. The venue is smaller, it has fewer residents and displays a more intimate setting. A huge plus point would be the garden. It helps my mum enormously and
she loves tending to the many plants and flowers and also encourages her active exercise regime. All staff members appear caring, attentive and capable.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
Thank you for your kind words. It means the world to the staff, to hear that they are appreciated.
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Review from Sally J (Niece of Resident) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my aunt receives is second to none. Very friendly and professional staff. In time, would like my mum to live there.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
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Review from Peter G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home from home is apt. Staff friendly and professional. Food is presented well and is tasty. It is a safe environment for residents, the building is in good repair. Garden area is spacious and visitor friendly.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
Thank you very much for your kind words, the whole team work hard to make the home a home away from home, so your words are really appreciated.
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Review from Julia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my brother visited Danesbrook house before Mum became a resident, his words were 'It had a good feel'. Mum has been in Danesbrook House for 6 weeks and we are so pleased we chose this care home. She has settled in much better than we thought she would because of the wonderful, caring management
and staff.
Reply from Matt Dixon, Administrator at Danesbrook House
Thank you so much for your kind words, the whole team really appreciate them.
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Review from Lesley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were very unsure about this step but the staff made Mum so welcome and at home that she wanted to move in immediately. This feeling has been maintained, the staff are so lovely that she now has twenty-four-hour company. We are very happy as a family that our mum is happy.
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After making the decision to look for a care home for Mum, delighted to find Danesbrook management and staff could not have been any more friendly, warm and helpful, making sure not only that Mum was happy but also checking with us as a family if they could help us also. Mum has found her home from
home, and we are really pleased she has settled so well.
Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Danesbrook House
Thank you so much for your lovely comments they are truly appreciated.
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Review from Jan S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother-in-law moved to Danesbrook House over 2 years ago she has benefited greatly from the excellent care she has received from the friendly and caring staff. Management of Danesbrook is efficient and any issues that arise are dealt with swiftly after having been discussed with family members.
Having a relatively small number of residents gives a homely atmosphere. The staff treat my mother-in-law with patience and respect which is especially important as she has dementia. She benefits from the social interaction when in the lounge but can retreat to her room to read her newspaper. She always appears enthusiastic when meal times come round. I would certainly recommend Danesbrook House.
Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Danesbrook House
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Review from Angus B (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have taken fabulous care of my mum. They were professional and extremely friendly, helping Mum to settle in and feel happy and well cared for.
Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Danesbrook House
Thank you so much for your review it means a lot to us to know your mum has settled in well and that you are happy.
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Review from A F (Son of Resident) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Danesbrook provides excellent care to our mum. They provide good and clean facilities. They have done well during the pandemic, however, on occasions, small things have slipped e.g. Mum's hearing aids not in. Hopefully, as the Covid situation improves small things will improve.
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Review from Gary P (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident in Danesbrook House for the past three years. During that time I have had the opportunity to see first-hand the care and attention my mother has received from all the staff and management and I cannot praise them highly enough. The home is always clean, the food excellent
and the staff give the highest standard of care and attention and are always ready to help.
Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Danesbrook House
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to the staff and management.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a big step for my mother to move from her own home to Danesbrook three months ago but we are very happy with the care provided. Management is efficient and all the staff are responsive, caring and cheerful. We are very reassured that she is living in a safe but homely environment.
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Review from Jeffrey R (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother was admitted to Danesbrook two years ago I have nothing but the highest praise for the way my mother has been looked after here in all aspects of her care. It made me realise how much better it is for her to be safe here rather than me travelling daily to see her and spend considerable
time with her. I would strongly recommend Danesbrook to anyone who is looking for a nursing home for a member of their family.
Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Danesbrook House
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Review from Claire P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During this extremely difficult time, Mum's care has been exemplary. The staff are very kind and the home is extremely clean. Mum enjoys the activities. Overall, Mum is very happy here. Due to Covid, I am not able to see Mum's room, Mum says it's very cosy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.903)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10 for Danesbrook House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.903 for Danesbrook House is calculated as follows: ( (280 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 309 Ratings = 4.903
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Danesbrook House is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 25 registered maximum number of service users is 5, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

Joanne

Joanne Nolan

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2003

My name is Joanne and I have been in care for 30 years, with 21 of those years at Danesbrook House.


Danesbrook is my second home, and the residents and staff are my second family.


Caring for others has always been my passion, and bringing joy and happiness to the residents is my reward.

Hayley

Hayley Bowgen

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

I'm Hayley and I am the Deputy Manager at Danesbrook House.


I have worked in the care sector for over 12 years working in Domiciliary care, nursing care and now residential care. I started working in the sector as a carer and enjoyed the work very much which is why I decided to make a career of it and work my way up.


No matter what kind of day you're having, when you see residents smile or they hold your hand, it always makes everything better.

Emma

Emma Townsend

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2014

My name is Emma, I'm one of the team leaders here at Danesbrook. I have worked here for over 10 years.


I love my job as I find it very rewarding to see the residents happy, respected and well cared for.


It's always a joy to come to work at Danesbrook.

Matt

Matt Dixon

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Matt and I am the Administrator at Danesbrook House. I have many years of experience in the care sector, through different roles.


Being able to help our residents, and make them smile on a daily basis, makes my job so rewarding, which is why you'll see me in fancy dress so often!


The Danesbrook family strive to make Danesbrook truly a home away from home.

Rhian

Rhian Kirk

Job Title: Activity Co-ordinator Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Rhian Kirk, and my role here at Danesbrook House is as activity Co-ordinator. I have been working here for 4 years and what I enjoy most about my job role is the variety it brings, and the positive atmosphere provided. My job is fun, exciting and most importantly rewarding.


I provide an assortment of entertainment for our residents including daily exercise sessions, sing-a-longs, crafts, quizzes and much much more.
We also have outdoor entertainers come into the home ranging from singers to games afternoons.


I really feel part of this team and thoroughly enjoy working with my peers.

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