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The Mountains

Libanus, Brecon, Powys LD3 8EN
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My Choice Healthcare are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care in each of their beautifully appointed homes, where you truly matter.

They focus on the complete wellbeing of every resident, creating a warm, personalised environment designed to enhance happiness and quality of life. Their aim is to make life in a My Choice Healthcare home a positive, life-enriching experience—one that offers both relaxation and a sense of uplifting sanctuary....  

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Care Provided by The Mountains

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users

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

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,352N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,352N/A

Accepts NHS Nursing Care (FNC)

Contact The Mountains 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sandra Malpeli (Executive Director of Operations - Wales)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)

Visiting

  • There is open visiting between 10am and 8pm. Mealtimes are protected for residents but welcome guests until 8pm.

Parking

  • There are 30 parking places on site

The Mountains Reviews (52)

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9.7

The Mountains has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.680) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Mountains has 52 reviews.

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Review from Joy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my dad has is exceptional, he seems happy and well-treated. The home is going through amazing changes e.g. it's all been decorated and new chairs etc. There are now regular meetings. They are now doing a new menu which sounds a lot better. I'm very happy with how my dad's being cared for.

Reply from Kane Thomas, Registered Manager at The Mountains

Hi, thank you so much for this beautiful review, it is an absolute pleasure looking after Dad. I will be sure to feed this compliment back to our staff team. As always, if there is ever anything we can do to help please get in touch.

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Review from Ray M (Brother of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was invited to a meeting regarding my sister and was impressed by the standard of care. Staff are educated and trained to a high standard.

Reply from Kane Thomas, Registered Manager at The Mountains
Dear Ray,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be sure to let the staff know how impressed you are with the care being provided. It is a pleasure to look after your sister. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

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Review from Alan T (Brother of Resident) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My sister spent a month in The Mountains in September while her home carer had surgery. We were a little apprehensive as she is still young, but she loved every minute.
The staff were more than welcoming, making her feel 'normal' for the first time in a long time. She enjoyed the food but was a little limited in choice being vegetarian (hence the drop in one star).
She was well cared for, enjoyed the social aspect and the special bonus was that she could take her little westie with her. She was so content that she has no qualms about going back if she needs to.

Thank you all.

Reply from Fran Thomas, Registered Manager at The Mountains

Thank you for your kind response, we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

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Review from G P (Wife of Resident) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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In my opinion, the most important qualities of a care home are trust and caring at a personal level. It is obvious to anyone visiting the Mountains, that all the staff not only care about residents but make every effort to make both the residents and visitors know that they care.

Reply from Fran Thomas, Registered Manager at The Mountains

Thank you for your lovely review. We do try to ensure our visitors are made as welcome as our residents.

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Review from B T (Husband of Resident) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The management and staff very good.

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Review from Julie E (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service provided in here is excellent. They look after my mum as if she was their own.

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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident at The Mountains for just over 7-months. She has settled well. The staff are kind and caring. The activities team do their best to introduce a variety of activities for everyone. She enjoys the meals and also the occasional cakes for birthdays etc. The management and staff are accessible and responsive.

Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at The Mountains

Thank you for your review of The Mountains, I will pass this onto the management and staff.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been here a short while, so far. She has settled well, considering everything she has been through before and in these unsettling times!
So far, we have not been able to visit many times, and it is difficult to know exactly how everything is run.

The staff have been excellent in trying to help us sort out and answer all of our questions.

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Review from C M (Sister of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister receives good care from all the staff, and the staff are always welcoming and friendly when we visit. It has been extremely difficult over the last few months to visit, so being able to Skype has been so good. We have nothing but admiration for the care and dedication shown by the staff.

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Review from Joyce B (Partner of Resident) published on 8 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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The Mountains has become a very big part of my life over the last 4 years owing to my partner being a resident. I visit the home several times a week and have seen so much improvement in the last year. Management has improved, the staff are much happier which now reflects on the residents so making it a very happy home. The home is kept spotless, the food is very very good, the residents and myself are shown respect and treated with dignity at all times. I've missed them all so much over the lockdown as they go out of their way to make me very welcome. I have decided not to give an Excellent option as I always think there is room for improvement but possibly will in the next review. Thank you to all the staff so very much and hope to see you all very soon.

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Review from Katie R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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I can only praise the staff at The Mountains care home as they have been absolutely amazing with my grandfather. My grandfather is looking better than he has in a long while thanks to the care they are giving him. He's well looked after and kept occupied, even to having a beach party for the residents in their own grounds, my grandfather loved this! The staff have been fantastic at taking and making video calls through this difficult time ensuring we see our relatives as often as possible. I've been having video chats twice a week all the way through this lockdown period which has put me at so much ease knowing and seeing how well he is doing. They've also put some photographs on the private Facebook page for us to see which has been such a comfort. Thank you to you all at The Mountains, it's so appreciated.

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Review from Carol H (Sister of Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very welcomed by all staff. Always very helpful and understanding.
The staff are always very caring and understanding the needs of the resident.

The staff are understanding of my relative's humour and take part in friendly banter with him.

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Review from A E (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are attentive and caring. Receptive, easy to approach and communicate with. They deal quickly and efficiently with residents. The home provides a comfortable, warm and safe environment. Regular entertainment provides stimulation.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Management has improved during the last few months and this appears to have rubbed off onto the other members of staff. They seem more cheerful now and new staff seem well suited.

The number of trips out has increased recently and this is really beneficial for my mother.

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Review from Raymond H (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff polite and helpful at all times. I see no problems in this nursing home.

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Review from Harold P (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Because of the distance involved, I have only visited the property once. I found it to be in good condition. The staff were very caring. I keep in contact by phone and if there are any problems they contact me by phone. This I find most assuring.

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Review from Brian J (Brother of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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On every visit to see my brother, I always receive a 'personal' welcome from the staff. I find the staff extremely busy attending to the needs of the residents, even if at times they do not wish to participate in the functions, like us all, they can be grumpy at times. My brother, because of his personal problems, is not always fully aware and likes to sleep but he is always clean, well dressed and the staff always have a good word about his general responses. Thank you all for your work.

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Review from C L (Niece of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Friendly caring staff.

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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My father has been in the Mountains for nearly 2 years. The staff are excellent in the manner in which they deal with my father and also my mother when she visits which is several times a week. The Mountains is a light and airy environment which is always busy something that my father very much likes.

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Review from Val J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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I find the staff very caring and look after my father very well. The food is good and his hygiene is well taken care of.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) Rating

Date: 16 July 2026
  • Well-being
    Good
  • Care and Support
    Good
  • Environment
    Good
  • Leadership and Management
    Good
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Bed Vacancies

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News (2) & Events (0)

News
  • 16 Jul 2026

    We are opening our doors for the day on Wednesday 29th July between 12-4pm for a day of fun. If you're thinking about future care for yourself or a loved...

  • 27 Jul 2025

    Who says care homes are quiet? Not us! The Mountains Care Home in beautiful Brecon turned down the lights and turned up the funk as residents grooved the afternoon away...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 05 Nov 2025Recipient: The Mountains

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Meet the Team (2)

Angela Madden
Angela MaddenJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2026

Angela brings nearly 40 years’ experience in health and social care across Wales and England, with extensive leadership experience in nursing, learning disability and community services. Passionate about high-quality, person-centred care, she is dedicated to promoting choice, independence and quality of life. Angela is delighted to lead the team at The Mountains Care Home and support residents to live life to the fullest.

Sandra Malpeli
Sandra MalpeliJob Title Executive Director of Operations - South WalesJoined 2026

Sandra Malpeli is an experienced senior leader in health and social care with a strong track record of delivering safe, effective and sustainable services across England, Wales and Scotland. Her career spans private providers, National Health Service-funded services and local authority partnerships, giving her a broad understanding of the operational, financial and regulatory challenges within complex care organisations.

Sandra is passionate about improving care standards and building strong leadership cultures. She has led large-scale quality improvement programmes across care homes, strengthened governance and supported organisations through periods of transformation and growth. Her leadership approach is practical, values-led and focused on empowering teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

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