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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 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
- 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hallmark Shire Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
- Private Owned
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 (145)
Hallmark Shire Hall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hallmark Shire Hall has 145 reviews.
I am very happy with my mother's care here at Shire Hall. The staff are kind and hard working.
Receptionists are wonderful, lovely coffee shop, food is wonderful and the staff are kind and thoughtful.
Where can I start? Shire Hall is the most professional, yet friendly care home. My father moved into Shire Hall in February 2018 and all the staff to help my dad transfer were amazing and truly lovely. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. It really is just like one big happy family. All team members are amazing and are approachable. The carers care with a relationship centred approach. Any problems relating to my dad are dealt with straight away and I'm notified. Shire Hall is just the best.
My mum is very, very happy here.
Since my father moved into Shire Hall, he has enjoyed more activities than he has done in years! The food is wonderful too and I can relax knowing that all the staff not only care but actively encourage my dad to enjoy his time. He has been on a picnic, attended a show at the Millennium Centre and gone swimming - all in one month. I feel so much happier that he is looked after so well.
The whole process from initial contact to moving in has been handled with sensitivity, friendliness, efficiency and professionalism. All the staff at Shire Hall Care Home are friendly and caring and take time to talk to and reassure the residents. The nursing staff and carers take an interest in residents and have made an effort to get to know my wife. They try to reduce her anxieties and are always available to give feedback on the day's events. The environment is comfortable, clean and relaxing. It is always a pleasant place to live.
You cared for my Mother before she passed and you now care for my Father.
Outstanding on all levels.
Thank you.
Lovely place and lovely staff.
I have been pleased with the level of care my Father has had since moving into the home a year ago. He has settled in well and all his care needs are taken care of. He often goes on outings with the activities team and is kept active as he has always been an active man.
My Gran seems happy here. She is well looked after and never too cold. She always smiles here which makes everyone happy to see.
My Mum is happy, safe and secure here. The staff are first class, everyone welcomes us as a family whenever we go in whatever the time. It's like one big happy family. We know the other residents and families and they know us. It really is like a bit happy family here, it's own little community. It's definitely the place for your relatives to stay. We have no worries at all, our Mum loves it and she loves the trips out and the activities and concerts the home put on. Well done all and thank you.
Outstanding staff, very supportive. I can honestly say that they have been marvellous with my mother.
My nan has lived in Shire Hall for the last three years in that time she has been treated with respect and always kept in a clean and nurturing atmosphere. She is happy, content and well fed and well looked after.
My nan has lived in Shire Hall for quite a few years now, she is very happy and content. Previously, she lived in other nursing homes and seemed jumpy and agitated in them but all this has gone since she has been here. She is settled and cared for in a fantastic home with a fantastic staff base.
Always welcoming and friendly.
Professional staff, friendly and happy.
The staff are always very pleasant and helpful. They really do care about the residents and are also very caring about the visitors.
My long term friend could not live in a better care home. Seeing the way he is treated takes away a lot of the hurt.
If I need to be in a care home in the future this is the one I would choose.
I am very impressed with everything here. All the staff could not be more helpful.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 03 August 2026Please contact the home for current vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (35)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Hallmark Shire Hall
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Hallmark Shire Hall.
Meet the Team (9)

I’m the General Manager at Shire Hall and have been the General Manager since 2008, having worked as a nurse for over 40 years.
I am so proud of the team here, having won several awards at both the National and Wales Care Awards. My aim is for Shire Hall to continue to be one of the leading providers of relationship-centred care in Cardiff.

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.

Searching for a care home for loved ones can be one of the most important, yet one of the hardest decisions a family can make. As Customer Relationship Manager, I am here to ensure this stressful and sometimes difficult process is as easy as it can be.
I strive to ensure all residents, their relatives and visitors receive the highest quality of relationship-centred care. Ultimately, we aim to help all residents live and enjoy a fulfilling life.
I am proud to be a part of the Shire Hall team, and look forward to warmly welcoming you to the Home.

Fred started working at Shire Hall in 2018, having previously held various managerial roles within the catering and hospitality sector. Fred is responsible for managing the catering, housekeeping and maintenance teams and for ensuring our hospitality standards are always met.

Sheila has worked at Shire Hall since 2013 and, alongside the Lifestyles Teams, aims to ensure all residents are engaged and stimulated with meaningful and interesting activities. Whether it's traditional pastimes or new and exciting experiences, we want all residents to make the most of every day at Shire Hall.

Danni has worked at Shire Hall since 2017, initially as a member of the Reception Team, before progressing to her current role of Business Administrator. As Business Administrator, Danni works closely with the General Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of administrative tasks, from managing finances to providing HR support.

Scott joined Hallmark Shire Hall in 2024 as a Maintenance Operative. Scott is responsible for keeping the home running smoothly by making sure the building, grounds, and equipment are safe, tidy, and well-maintained. From day-to-day repairs to supporting larger maintenance tasks, Scott helps to ensure residents enjoy a safe, comfortable environment.

Geraint began his career in 2015. As Head Housekeeper, Geraint plays a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the home. Leading a dedicated team of Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants, Geraint ensures that every room and living space is impeccably clean, tidy, and maintained at all times.

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.
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