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The interior is ideal for those with mobility issues and includes its own sensory environment that helps adults with memory loss.
All residents are respected for their preferences and beliefs and every effort is made to support an active and interesting lifestyle. Numerous amenities are nearby and there are many special occasions to enjoy.
Care Provided by Ysguborwen Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Excluded - hairdressing, trips, newspapers, podiatry, outpatient visits (with or without care escorts), etc.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ysguborwen Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ysguborwen Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Wales, you may be eligible for the Welsh NHS-funded nursing care contribution of at least £201.74 per week. This support is not reflected in the fee amount shown, and the actual contribution may be higher depending on the Local Health Board.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Osborne Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie Strong(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Parking
- Large car park
Ysguborwen Care Home Reviews (50)
Ysguborwen Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ysguborwen Care Home has 50 reviews.
She has been a resident there for over a year now and after a short while of settling in she now seems to be happy and content due to the care she is receiving! The staff are not only professional but are also very friendly with her so all in all a good situation for her to be in!
Thanks, Ysguborwen Care Home.
Thank you for your kind words, your mother has settled in and the staff are very fond of her.
Ever since my mother moved into Ysguborwen Care Home just over two years ago, I have been absolutely delighted with the care she has received. All of the staff, without exception, have been amazing with her and nothing is ever too much trouble. Everyone is always friendly and supportive and I have been kept informed at every stage when my mother has visited a GP, nurse, optician etc. I cannot commend it highly enough and am so glad that I chose Ysguborwen for my mam's care.
Thank you D for your kind words - it is a pleasure to look after your lovely Mum here.
I am really happy with the care that my mother receives. She is always clean and tidy and looks well cared for. The staff are always friendly and welcoming when I visit. I have no concerns and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one.
Thank you Gillian for your lovely review and your recommendation. It is our pleasure to look after your dear mum.
Always very helpful and accommodating. The setting around the home is very picturesque and being able to go out in the wheelchair helps with the resident's morale. The accommodation is also very pleasant and very clean with lots of activities for the residents to enjoy if they want to.
Thank you Sandra for your lovely comments, we do pride ourselves on our gardens and believe our resident's lives are enhanced by the outdoors and boosting morale as you so rightly say.
I cannot recommend Ysguborwen highly enough and I will always be grateful for the care they have given to my mother.
Thank you Steve for your very lovely comments. Mum is a beautiful lady and it is clear she is loved by all the team, as are you.
Amazing staff and activities coordinators. My mum has had the best respite care, the staff are wonderful, she has had a lovely time and I'm so sad she won't be staying as they have done so much for her.
Thank you for your lovely comments and news that she will be staying now in Lilac and you can all visit and enjoy quality time with her.
She was in hospital a long time and most days refused to get out of bed and slept all day. Since being at the home, she gets up every day and spends the day in the main room with everyone else. She is usually one of the last ones to go to bed.
She has also enjoyed being in the beautiful gardens when the weather has permitted.
The staff and care are exceptional. We are informed of any health issues and GP advice or referrals are dealt with promptly.
Hopefully as time goes on Mum will start to join in with the activities and enjoy the fun the staff bring to the home.
Thank you for your lovely comments - your special mum is settling in and I'm sure will soon be participating in our activity programme.
My godfather recently passed away whilst a resident in lilac unit, Ysguborwen. Ysguborwen had been his home for 2 years prior to his passing. The staff were always so friendly and caring not just to him but to me and my family. During the last 2 weeks of his life, they were nothing short of amazing, went above and beyond to accommodate his every need whilst also supporting myself and showing so much compassion during this time. I have immense gratitude for the staff, who made a difficult time more bearable.
Thank you - your godfather was a real character - I will relay your comments to the team in Lilac.
My dad was a very keen gardener, winning awards for his beautiful garden. We thought this would be the best place for him. We were so right, always something going on inside and out. The staff are so welcoming and the care they provide is exceptional, good contact with us in regards to my dad's health and wellbeing. Smiling faces always from receptionists to cleaners, I really enjoy visiting the nursing home it's a delight to see the residents enjoying activities and music.
Thank you for your lovely comments - your Dad is a pleasure to look after.
Ysguborwen are always welcoming, you can visit at any time. They are easygoing and work very hard, as whenever I visit the staff are always busy looking after the residents' every need and nothing is too much for them. There are activities going on on a regular basis and residents are moved around so they engage with different residents. Rooms and daytime quarters are very clean and homely and always lovely and warm. Excellent!
Good morning Elaine, thank you very much for this kind response. It is a pleasure to care for your aunt and so pleased you feel this way. We are constantly trying to improve on our services to care for loved ones. Staff will feel so appreciated by this, thank you.
The shock absorbers on my car scream in protest. The gas injections can be heard inside the car.
How the staff and ambulance men put up with it amazes me.
Don't the managers or area managers drive and then complain about it?
Thank you for your comments-the drive has been constantly repaired when needed for short periods, mainly due to us requiring emergency access for our residents at all times,and we will be attending to it again soon despite the huge inconvenience it poses.We are a small private company,not...
I would highly recommend this care home. My uncle was with you for eight years, and the care is outstanding. There's so much going on and to do, and this is what the residents need to keep them occupied. Keep up the good work.
Your uncle is missed so much - can still see him sitting outside with his glass of wine and his pipe-he would have loved the newly completed terrace!
Ysguborwen Care Home is, without a doubt, the best I've come across. We wish things were different for my grandmother, but we have reassurance knowing that she is well cared for in a home that provides lots of stimulation, warmth and personalised care. We particularly love the grounds and regularly take my grandmother for a stroll around the pond, which she loves. We are so grateful to all staff, who go above and beyond to care for her. Thank you.
Hi, thank you for your kind comments, so pleased this is your experience and that you feel this is your lovely grandmother's new home.
I am so happy with everything about my mother's care. Firstly residential and now nursing care. Every member of staff are amazing. The love and care my mam has received is wonderful. I couldn’t wish for better care. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. I know you were nervous about your mother moving, understandably, your mother is a joy to care for, and your family.
My mother has been in Lilac unit since February 2021 and we are so relieved and happy with the care she receives there. Following my father's death from vascular dementia my mothers' Alzheimer's dementia deteriorated considerably and she came to Ysguborwen Care Home. We had heard only good reports and peace of mind was paramount in our choice of home. The staff are brilliant, they are all friendly, caring and seem to go out of their way to engage with the residents to make them happy. My mother, although she doesn't realise why she's there and thinks she's going home tomorrow to dad says "It's a very nice place and the staff are lovely". She engages with all the many activities and entertainers and looks so much more healthy since being here. She is vegetarian and the catering staff give her a veggie diet. The building and grounds are well maintained and she loves the pond and chickens which makes visits in the better weather more easy and pleasant. 10/10.
Thank you Huw for your kind words - this means such a lot.
The staff are so caring and friendly.
The home itself is beautiful and absolutely clean.
The care they show my mother-in-law is amazing; they have welcomed her into her new home with open arms... and have settled her in so well that she now does not miss us.
Can't thank the staff enough.
Thank you, Tracey; your mother-in-law is a pleasure to look after and has fitted straight in - the team absolutely adore her.
I have always found all the staff very helpful and very caring, and considering the difficult circumstances of the last nearly three years, a fantastic achievement. I would not hesitate in recommending Ysgurborwen Care Home to anyone it may concern.
Thank you Kerry - it is a pleasure to look after your aunt - she's a real character and such a lovely lady.
Thank you very much.
Thank you - he will be missed, such a character.
My grandad stayed in Rose Ward for over two years, and the staff were exceptional throughout. They extended his life and really cared. The Facebook photos were great for the family, who couldn't see him so often. Grateful for everything they did for him.
Writing a review for the past 12 months, not just October. My mother is in your care, and as you already know with myself, I'm very happy with the care my mother has. To me, you got to be a special person to really care for the elderly, and Ysguborwen Care Home is the place to be. Amazing - you all are.
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Meet the Team (9)

Having been a registered nurse for over 30 years, it is a huge privilege to have held the manager position here at Ysguborwen for the last 8 years, and my biggest passion is contributing to the enhancement of the quality of our resident's lives and experiences in their home. Every day is a gift and with my highly skilled and caring team, our residents can live life to their potential and more importantly, maximise their wellbeing.

I was first introduced to the care environment when I was 18. I started my career as a care assistant working my way up to becoming a registered manager. Knowing and caring for a person with Dementia is a true passion for me. I have thrived in being able to make a difference to all of our residents living with Dementia. Improving the lives of those living with Dementia will always be my passion.

I have been working at Ysguborwen for 17 years and during that time I have progressed from a care assistant to a dementia manager. My passion is ensuring people living with dementia are able to lead fulfilled, normal lives every day with quality and choice. I believe here in Lilac we make that happen.

I have held a senior care assistant role here for the last two years and I now combine that with a training coordinator post and now recently, promoted to assistant manager. My aim is to provide a platform for staff to assist them with a knowledge base and understanding of all different aspects of working within the care industry. Each resident here at the home has their own individual needs and characteristics and this helps us all to get to know the residents and deliver their care in a person-centered way. I love coming to work every day at Ysguborwen. Every day is different and brings new challenges.

Having worked in manufacturing for over four years, I found myself questioning whether I was making a difference in the world so I decided to make a change. For the last five years, I have been thankful and lucky to be in a role where my priorities are keeping our lovely residents safe and comfortable in this caring environment.

It is a great privilege to work with our lovely residents for the past 30 years in the role of well-being enhancement. I have met so many individual characters maintaining life skills and developing new ones. It's a joy to be part of their creative journey. I'm always excited to meet new people and use innovative technology to interact at all different levels.

My name is Cerys an I am the Admin Manager here at Ysguborwen Nursing Home. I started work in February 2006 as an Admin Assistant and have worked hard to gain various qualifications to get me to Management level. I love working at the home. Although some days or situations are tough to manage or deal with, overall, working at the home is very rewarding. I watch staff grow and develop and seeing the residents laugh and smile each day is a big bonus to my working day. They all have individual and funny characteristics; two days are never the same; they certainly brighten my day. It's a daily challenge but I'm very privileged to work in such a diverse and caring environment.

Director at Ysguborwen.

Josh Slator - Registered Individual/Owner
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