Dan y Bryn

84 Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4PD
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  • Dan y Bryn, Swansea
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Facilities

  • Gardens

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Dawn Crandon (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Relatives and friends can visit at any time throughout the day, the only exception would be is at mealtimes, and this would be in support of your relative. Please sign the visitors book on arrival and departure, this is a health and safety requirement.

Parking

  • Ample parking is available on site, with two dedicated car parking areas.

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Dan y Bryn Reviews (7)

Over all time Dan y Bryn has 7 reviews.

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Review from Amy D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Awful treatment towards the end of life. They wanted to move her as she was dying and tried to get extra money from the family for her care when they had already been funded by the government. Had to locate advocates etc. A very stressful time. Management is awful but the general staff are amazing.
Reply from DAWN CRANDON, General Manager at Dan y Bryn

We want to give our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your grandmother. She lived with us here at Dan-Y-Bryn for 17 years and was part of our family. Towards your gran's end of life unfortunately her care needs increased and she needed more care than we could provide in residential care, so qualified nurses and carers from the community visited and provided end of life care to your gran at Dan-Y-Bryn four times a day.
In your review you mentioned trying to get extra money, this was discussed in a best interest meeting with the nurses and your family that if your gran was to be moved into a nursing home rather than remain in residential care the fees would be increased as fees are higher in nursing care homes.
Fortunately, your gran stayed in her home at Dan-y-Bryn and was cared for very well.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by people she knew, she had regular visits from her family who were by her bedside throughout her end of life care.

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Review from T D M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the time my brother in law has been at the Dan y Bryn residential home in Pontardawe, Swansea, it never ceases to amaze me how nice a place it is.
The staff are so helpful and courteous, always there to help in any way.
The food and hygiene are of the top order, the rooms are always clean and the
laundry service is really good.
I would recommend this residential home to anyone.
Add to all that the building is being upgraded - the icing on the cake.
Reply from Catrin Fletcher, Director of Quality at Dan y Bryn

Thank you for the lovely review and I will pass on your comments to the staff.

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Review from Roslyn J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Some very helpful staff including managers. Unfortunately, communication and implementation of care plan between shifts and staff need to be looked at. Not acceptable to miss a dose of medication. Carers need to have training in looking after Parkinson's patients. Some have little grasp on the day to
day issues they face particularly those whose Parkinson's is very advanced as is the case with my father.
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Review from Kenneth K (Husband of Resident) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife’s first involvement with The Care Home was in respite, which we found to be to her liking, so when the time came that I couldn’t cope with her at home, as I am 82, and have problems of my own. The obvious choice was the home we knew and trusted. My wife has been in the home for a year now. I
must say that the staff and management have lived up to the reputation they have locally, especially putting the emphasis on “home”.
Reply from Catrin Fletcher, Director of Quality at Dan y Bryn

Thank you very much for this review which reflects that staff work hard to make a homely atmosphere for everyone living in Dan y Bryn. I will pass on your review to them and I am sure they will be thrilled.

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Review from Violet D (Respite Resident) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was at the home for 10 days in July, the home was very comfortable and clean, the food was good and plentiful. My daughter was very pleased with the way I was treated, as was I. I would be pleased to stay there again. I would like to thank the staff for all the help they gave me. The staff were
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Review from Juanita R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is a purpose built home set in pleasant grounds with good views of the Swansea Valley. Residents have their own rooms with an adjacent toilet and washing area, they are of a good size. The sitting room and dining area are also of a good size. The residents have a television in the sitting
room and a good music system with a large selection of all types of music. The residents also can have a TV in their own room.
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Review from June F (Sister of Resident) published on 15 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been in Danybryn for eleven years. He settled in immediately. The facilities and staff are wonderful; as is the food and activities. He is treated as if he was family and I know he is being well looked after. Thank you Danybryn.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dan y Bryn

What types of Care is Dan y Bryn registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

How many Rooms does Dan y Bryn have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dan y Bryn?

Gardens is one of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dan y Bryn to the centre of Swansea?

8.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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