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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.
My dad moved into the care home, and it’s made such a difference to his life and ours as a family. It’s absolutely amazing; the staff are great, and Dad loves it there and is really happy, thanks to everyone. The surroundings are lovely, and the welcome from everyone is great.
Hi Annabelle, thank you - your Dad has settled in so well and is a big part of the Lilac family.
Home from home.
Great staff.
Great food.
Amazing location.
Highly recommend.
Everyone is treated with dignity.
Good support for families of residents.
Encouraging residents to participate in activities.
Thank you, Bev, for your kind words - your mum is a lovely lady, and it is a pleasure to care for her and be involved with you and your family on this journey.
There are plenty of activities throughout the day, and the surrounding grounds provide plenty of interest for residents and are great for outside visits.
I have been impressed by all the staff, who have been involved with my uncle's care, and there appears to be a good rapport and banter between my uncle and the staff that care for him.
Lovely surroundings.
My cousin only spent the last six weeks of her life at Ysguborwen. She was treated with dignity and respect, responded to her needs, and anticipated them when she was too poor;y to make her wishes known. Staff were supportive, involved and communicated with me. They took time to feed her. They ensured the best care by contact - ring the relevant medics. My mother-in-law is still a resident at the home where she is kept well and busy with numerous activities, kept us informed throughout Covid restrictions and has a good understanding of her dementia.
Thank you; it was a great privilege to look after your cousin for the short period - a lovely, gentle lady.
The facilities, philosophy of care and staff were perfect for their needs to live life with dignity, respect and stimulation. They seem to have the right balance in encouraging residents to join in with activities but are mindful not to force people when they just don't want to.
My mother is now a resident, and we are so happy with the care she receives too. The staff are very kind to not only the residents but their families too and go well over and above in their roles. When I learned she had a placement here, it was a big relief, as I knew she would be looked after at the best possible level.
It has been a pleasure to care for and be involved with your family over the years - we have had some lovely memories and are continuing with your mum's journey - a special lady.
Since my aunt has been a resident, I am more than happy with the care she is receiving from staff and visiting hairdressers and chiropodists. Because of Covid have not visited the rooms.
She is the happiest and healthiest I have seen her in years. She has started to enjoy life again after years of loneliness thanks to the fantastic care and entertainment staff at Ysguborwen.
This care/residential home allows all the residents to live their older lives to their full capacity. My mother is always clean, smartly dressed, and joining in activities with other residents and has her sparkle back in her eyes. Excellent home.
Your mum has indeed settled very well-she has been in a lot of our publicity shots for our new brochure and website with her beautiful smile.
Of all the care homes I have visited across the world this is the best ever. Thank you all for maintaining such high standards of care and compassion.
I was glad I attended the review everybody had the chance to speak and notes were taken. I was amazed when it was revealed that the carers all have training and exercise in the event of a fire, it opened my eyes to the fact that the staff at Ysguborwen are highly trained in all aspects.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ysguborwen Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Ysguborwen Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Ysguborwen Care Home
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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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