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Hallmark Shire Hall

Overstone Court, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5NT
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Hallmark Shire Hall, Cardiff

Just a short walk from the beautiful Cardiff Bay, Hallmark Shire Hall is a nautical-themed, luxury care home conveniently located close to the city centre. With a large, landscaped garden for residents to enjoy, a therapy dog named Archie, and various features within the home – including a social café, activities room, and traditional pub – Shire Hall is a place where residents thrive.

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Care Provided by Hallmark Shire Hall

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 99 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,910N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,960N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,960N/A
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,960N/A

The nursing fees are inclusive of NHS funded nursing care which is currently £236.99 per week. This amount will be deducted from the total cost of a nursing placement.

Contact Hallmark Shire Hall 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

Person in charge

  • Karen Grapes (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2007
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (99)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)

Visiting

  • Moving into a care home can be daunting, but the team’s bighearted approach puts residents and their loved ones at the heart of all they do. As they would have in their own home, loved ones are welcome to pop-by day or night.

Parking

  • Hallmark Shire Hall has a car park, which is accessible for visitors

Hallmark Shire Hall Reviews (146)

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9.9

Hallmark Shire Hall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hallmark Shire Hall has 146 reviews.

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Review from Judith L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Carol J (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from H R (Friend of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D S (Niece of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D P (Friend of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from K T (Sister of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A J (Husband of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Gina J (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from L O (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ceri S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C G (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Tracy G (Niece of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Helen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Anne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D M (Friend of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J A (Wife of Resident) published on 7 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Elizabeth G (Wife of Resident) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) Rating

Date: 01 July 2025
  • Well-being
    Excellent
  • Care and Support
    Excellent
  • Environment
    Excellent
  • Leadership and Management
    Excellent
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Bed Vacancies

Bed Vacancies

Posted: 01 September 2026

Please contact the home for current vacancies

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Meet the Team (10)

Karen Grapes
Karen GrapesJob Title General ManagerJoined 2008
Hannah Leggat
Hannah LeggatJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2009

Hannah has been a member of the team here at Shire Hall since 2009, previously as a Nurse and now as Deputy Manager. Within her role, Hannah supports the General Manager in ensuring high-quality relationship-centred care is provided to all residents.

Olivia Sullivan
Olivia SullivanJob Title Customer Relationship ManagerJoined 2024
Fred Gest
Fred GestJob Title Hospitality Services ManagerJoined 2018
Eirwen Jones
Eirwen JonesJob Title Dementia Care ManagerJoined 2026
Sheila Charles
Sheila CharlesJob Title Lifestyles LeadJoined 2013
Danielle Green
Danielle GreenJob Title Business AdministratorJoined 2017
Scott Ellis
Scott EllisJob Title Maintenance OperativeJoined 2024
Geraint Meredith
Geraint MeredithJob Title Head HousekeeperJoined 2015
Gareth Matthews
Gareth MatthewsJob Title Head ChefJoined 2008

Gareth has been the Head Chef for over 18 years. Alongside leading a team of Sous Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, Gareth is responsible for creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored around the residents' preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallmark Shire Hall

What types of Care is Hallmark Shire Hall registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Hallmark Shire Hall have?

There are 99 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Hallmark Shire Hall?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Hallmark Shire Hall to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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