Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

160 Llanllienwen Road, Cwmrhydyceirw, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6LT
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9.9 75 Reviews
  • Ael-y-Bryn Care Home, Swansea
Ael-Y-Bryn provides high quality care for up to 30 residents some living with dementia who are no longer able to fully look after themselves. Staff do their utmost to provide residents with a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where they can feel at home.

Residents are treated as individuals and their unique qualities, abilities, interests and needs are always taken into account when designing individual care plans. The supportive staff strive to enhance residents’ lives by providing appropriate, person-centred care and helping them to engage in stimulating activities.

Menus are tasty and nutritious, made using fresh and seasonal produce. The team are very proud of their 5-star rating.

Ael-y-bryn care home pride ourselves on being a small, fun, homely home where everybody knows and looks after each other.

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Care Provided

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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1040
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1040

Prices of rooms can be discussed with a member of the management team either over the phone or when viewing the care home. Prices are dependant on the room available, large/small room/en-suite/non-ensuite & the level of needs of each resident.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ael-y-Bryn Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Andrew Williams (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Essentially we are here to help & support anyone needing 24hr residential care.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Families & friends welcome to visit throughout the day and early evening

Parking

  • Large car park at rear of property

Ael-y-Bryn Care Home Reviews (75)

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9.9

Ael-y-Bryn Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ael-y-Bryn Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff really helpful. Very clean, my father loves his food. Staff fantastic towards my dad can't ask for anymore.

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Review from Samantha R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whilst looking after my mum on her own and whilst being in hospital, on arriving here with emotions out of my control. The manager, staff everyone who is involved in this care home is amazing. So loving and caring.

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Review from E G (Niece of Resident) published on 20 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding in all ways. It's a pleasure to walk through the door and it's a comfort to know my auntie is well looked after. Well done to all.

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Review from Sasha G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommendation Ael Y Bryn enough. My grandfather is glowing after being at Ael Y Bryn for seven months. The staff there are like family to us now. He is treated with the utmost dignity. He tells me that the food is “amazing” and he’s a very fussy man when it comes to his food. The range of
activities they offer is second to none, from the local schools visiting weekly to even having animals visit (including a small pony). I absolutely love seeing what they are getting up to from their posts on their social media page. The building and grounds are outstanding in appearance and cleanliness. All in all, I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my grandfathers care.

Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. The staff and managers work so hard to make a difference and it is lovely when their work is noticed and appreciated.

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Review from Norman E (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my aunt up to six times a week and always find the atmosphere first-class. The staff are very caring and provide a great service. All aspects of the home are excellent. The meals, cleanliness and the security are first class. My aunt has been a resident for 21 months and is happy and contented.
I would certainly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a place where their loved one can be cared for in a proficient, efficient and caring manner.

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Review from Linda E (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my family member moved to Ael-y-Bryn six months ago, I've become increasingly convinced that it's the care staff and management that make this care home so successful. They are friendly, helpful, empathic and very caring, and, most importantly, really enjoy their jobs - and this also extends to
the catering and maintenance staff. Caring is quite obviously a vocation for so many of them, and there are always plenty of staff on duty.


I’ve noticed there is an exceptionally low staff turnover, which means that all the carers know each resident really well, and can easily pick up when they are upset or feeling unwell. The managers are very approachable and sensitive to the pressures family members may have been under prior to a resident's arrival at the home. The home is bright, always smells fresh and is very clean. You won't find a lifeless, lethargic atmosphere here!

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Review from Leanna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff lovely and caring and respectful. Lovely and clean. Happy - they have lots going on to entertain residents. Clean - smells nice. Organised.

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Review from Louise K (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am more than satisfied with the excellent care and facilities. I cannot fault anything. Staff are always exceptional to my mother and myself. I would highly recommend this care home it's superb.

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Review from Jayne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home from home. Happy, loving staff that Mum really enjoys being with. Food is wonderful. Mum blames the new chef for all her clothes becoming too tight!

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Review from Greg D (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting several care homes, placing my father in Ael-y-Bryn has turned out to be a very good decision as he is well cared for there. The staff are committed to ensuring residents feel at home and there always appears to be something going on there to occupy them. All residents are encouraged
to take part in the entertainment. The home is undergoing an upgrade at the moment, however, all of the social areas are clean and tidy. The staff go out of their way to ensure that visitors are always welcome and take time to deal with any questions. I have no qualms about my father being at Ael-Y-Bryn as I know he is in a safe environment where he will be treated with respect at all times.

Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments they are much appreciated.

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Review from Alayne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although the care home is going through refurbishment at the moment, it is kept immaculately clean. There is never a smell of urine as there is in many homes. The staff are fantastic, very patient and caring. I enjoyed seeing photographs of the carers taking the residents into the garden to enjoy the
lovely surroundings and cool their feet in the paddling pool. The residents' smiles said it all. I can rest assured that my mother is in the best possible place and receives fantastic care. I don't have to worry about her, and if there is a problem, the staff contact me to keep me informed.

Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Gaynor M (Friend of Resident) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting my dear friend and neighbour since her taking up residence at this facility in January of this year. I visit three times a week and in all honesty, this care home provides a very caring environment, 24 by 7.
The staff and environment are second to none and the management and staff
make me feel included in all aspects of my friends care and activities.
The home is clean, the feel is excellent and you would have a hard job to find a more dedicated staff.

Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Gary M (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are friendly and can't do enough for the residents. The food looks very good and my father recommends it, so it must be good!
The rooms are neat and tidy and very clean.
There is an outdoor area, which is very handy (at the time I write, we are having a heat wave) I would recommend Ael-y-Bryn
Care Home to anyone.

Reply from Jayesh Mehta, Proprietor at Ael-y-Bryn Care Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Gwyneth M (Wife of Resident) published on 25 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good carers, can't do enough for you. Clean well run home. Been very fortunate to have dinner with my husband every day - always have a good welcome. My husband has settled in well which is a great relief to me. Food is very good here.
We only live four doors away so I can come down for a few
hours twice a day and have been made very welcome. I would recommend Ael-y-Bryn to anyone. Very good home. My husband looks better since he's been in here which is a great relief to me.

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Review from Frederick N (Husband of Resident) published on 25 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my wife has been living at Ael-y-Bryn, I have been impressed in all areas.
I feel that the manager and staff strive to achieve excellence in all departments and are very committed. We are always kept up to date and consulted on the care of my wife.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.918)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10 for Ael-y-Bryn Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.918 for Ael-y-Bryn Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (510 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 551 Ratings = 4.918

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ael-y-Bryn Care Home is based on 46 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 46 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Andrew

Andrew Williams

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello all my name is Andrew- I am the very proud manager of Ael-y-bryn care home.


My journey in the care sector started in the year 2000 almost 25 years ago. It began with young adults, then moving on to more clinical settings and hospital work to now residential elderly care at Ael-y-bryn where I have been for almost 7 years.


I am passionate about my role, delivering high standards and excellent levels of care not only to my residents but also to their families and my fantastic staff team. My door is always open to chat and solve any problems or queries you may have.


Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and close friends. My favourite hobbies are cricket and football-most weekends you will find me somewhere across the country watching and supporting my teams.
I love to travel to different parts of the world and experience different cultures on offer. My favourite holiday destination to date would have to be the east coast of Australia and Byron Bay.

Elaine

Elaine Ferris

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Elaine. I joined Ael-y-Bryn Care Home 2 years ago initially as a team leader on the day's team.


I have since progressed to deputy manager. I have been in the care industry for 35 years in a variety of different roles over the years. I take great pride in my role working closely alongside the home manager & care staff team in striving to deliver the best care possible to our residents. I love my role as no two days are the same and I like to be kept on my toes.


Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy my foreign holidays-favourite destination being Corfu.

Natalie

Natalie Johnson

Job Title: Home administrator

Joined: 2021

My name is Natalie Johnson. I joined Ael-y-Bryn Care Home 3 years ago as a home administrator. I enjoy my role within the home and the great team we have.


My role at Ael-y-Bryn is to support the management team with the business aspect of the home, also supporting residents and families. From the pre-admission stage all the way through their stay.


I take great satisfaction in being there to support and be supported by the team as we all strive to make a difference in all our resident's days at Ael-y-Bryn.


Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children, walking my dog in the mountains and holidaying in Cyprus.

Sukena

Sukena Wickham

Job Title: Activities/well being co-ordinator

Joined: 2023

Hello guys- My name is Sukena or Suki for short. I absolutely love my role at Ael-y-Bryn care home. I am on hand 5 days a week. I support, stimulate and entertain our residents and families. I support management in bringing the best entertainment acts into the home so our residents and families can enjoy themselves. I also facilitate any important events like birthdays, anniversaries etc.


Ael-y-Bryn is a great home and we have so much fun-if you have any questions or suggestions regarding activities or events you would like to see-please contact the home and ask for Suki.

Dan

Dan Crumbie

Job Title: Handyman

Joined: 2023

Hi all My name is Dan. I have been at Ael-y-Bryn for 12 months now. Joining the team was the best career move I have made to date. My main role is the upkeep of the home and making sure the grounds, safety checks, decoration and refurbishments are all in hand. I take great pride in my work and ensuring we are offering a fantastic facility.


Before joining Ael-y-bryn I was a carer myself for almost 20 years. I love to interact with and support the residents as well.


I can put my hand on anything and love to work on any home improvements.


Outside of work I am a dad to 4 wonderful children and love a pint of Guinness to watch the rugby at the weekends.

Gillian

Gillian Hicks

Job Title: Head Cook

Joined: 2016

Hi all, my name is Gillian- I have been the head cook at Ael-y-Bryn care home for 8 years. I take great pride in my role offering our residents a wide choice of nutritious meals. We maintain the highest standards and are very proud of our 5-star food and hygiene rating.

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