The Mountains

Libanus, Brecon LD3 8EN
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9.7 44 Reviews
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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.

The Mountains is a shining example of this vision in action.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Brecon, Powys, The Mountains is a specialist nursing home providing the highest standards of care for older people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and mental health conditions. The home features spacious lounges, an inviting dining area, and a genuine ‘family’ atmosphere filled with regular visitors and engaging activities.

Set within beautifully maintained enclosed gardens, residents and their guests can enjoy peaceful outdoor moments all year round.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing 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

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1435
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1435

Accepts NHS Nursing Care (FNC)

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Mountains 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)

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

Person in charge

  • Therisa Galazka (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Local Authority, local health board and private funding referrals
  • 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 (44)

9.7

The Mountains has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Mountains has 44 reviews.

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Review from C M (Sister of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly caring staff.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Estelle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Mountains Nursing Home for a number of years. She and all the other clients are always very clean and tidy, the staff are excellent with all patients and very welcoming to visitors alike. I have no concerns with my mother being cared for there. Keep up the good work.
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Review from Gillian C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say that over in 'The Mountains' the management and all the staff are all very nice and polite and very helpful at all times.
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Review from Kathleen C (Niece of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our auntie has been in the Mountain's Nursing Home for two years now and has been looked after by caring and friendly staff.
She has loved joining in the activities provided and although the last few months she has been nursed in bed, she has still had her photo in the monthly news book, having her
nails done, a hand massage and being visited by a friendly dog.
We are not able to visit as often as we would like but have been able to video call her. We are looking forward to the Christmas meal for the residents and their families.
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Review from M S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with how well my gran is cared for at the Mountains. All of the staff are very caring and do a good job.
It makes me very happy that the home do various activities with the residents as it keeps everyone stimulated!
I would definitely recommend this home if a friend or family member
needed the same care as my gran.
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Review from David F (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My uncle had been in the care of the mountains for many years having been moved over from Treorchy. Sadly, this week he passed. I cannot express how well he was cared for during his stay and would like to express how grateful our family is to all the brilliant staff who cared for my uncle and many others
in the same situation. Many thanks.
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Review from Janet P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was extremely fail after another stroke (vascular dementia) The staff, nurses, carers, cooks and cleaners looked after mam with great caring, kindness and love. It was an incredibly special yet poignantly time. To see staff of all kinds, come into my mothers room and kneel by her bed at eye
level and tell her how much they cared/loved her and with beautiful "cameo's" of their mutual times with her. They came to her funeral what more can I say? Everyone should have frail family in such professional caring care. I am profoundly moved and so grateful.
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Review from Alethea C (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 12 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We attended a Christmas meal and party on for the residents and families. The day was well organised and ran smoothly. The staff could not have done anything better. They were friendly, helpful and made everyone's experience a fantastic one. The food was like eating in a great restaurant and attention
was paid to every detail. The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyable and kept everyone in good spirits. Fantastic place, fantastic staff
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Review from C W (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff very helpful and when I ask them any thing regarding my father's care. They are on the ball.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.711)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10 for The Mountains is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.711 for The Mountains is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.711
  2. 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 The Mountains is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 56 registered maximum number of service users is 11.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Meet the Team (3)

Therisa

Therisa Galazka

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Therisa Galazka is the Home Manager at the Mountains and takes great pride in her role and the opportunity to work in the stunning surroundings of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). With over 25 years of experience in the health and social care sector, Therisa began her career as a registered mental health nurse.


She has worked across both the NHS and the independent sector, progressing to the role of the Hospital Director, where she led a large multi-disciplinary Team for fifteen years. Therisa is passionate about improving care for all. She has played a key role in commissioning and establishing three secure services in South Wales, supporting individuals living with mental disorders and complex challenging behaviours.


Her work has focused on strategic planning, implementing management initiatives and driving continuous improvement.


In recognition of her dedication during the pandemic, Therisa was awarded the "Inspirational Nurse of the Year award in 2021 for her proactive leadership and unwavering support for her team and service users.


Therisa is proud to be leading the team at the Mountains and working closely with managers and staff, supporting everyone to develop their skills and nurturing a positive environment in which they can provide the highest quality care for all residents.

Sue

Sue Clark

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Sue has worked in care since the age of 17 and qualified as a nurse at 39.


Originally from Portsmouth, she later moved to Tredegar and began supporting the team at The Mountains before making a permanent move to the home a year ago.


As Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead, Sue plays a vital role in supporting residents and staff. She oversees clinical care, guides the team, and ensures that every resident continues to receive compassionate, respectful support no matter how their needs change.


Having swapped the sea for the mountains, Sue has embraced her new community with enthusiasm. She is committed to building strong relationships with residents, staff, and families, always maintaining an open-door policy for conversations, phone calls, and support.


Sue is passionate about creating a homely environment where residents feel valued, understood, and cared for with empathy every day.

Taryn

Taryn Williams

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Taryn joined The Mountains nearly two years ago and brings a wealth of experience as an adult nurse specialising in dementia care. She qualified at the University of South Wales and, having grown up in Nelson, Caerphilly, has always had a passion for supporting older people, particularly those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia – a journey she began at just 18 years old.


As Clinical Lead, Taryn focuses on the health and well-being of residents, supporting their everyday needs and ensuring person-centred care is delivered with compassion. She also works closely with the management team and supports fellow nurses to provide the very best standards of care.


Taryn enjoys being part of The Mountains, valuing both the supportive team and the warm, welcoming environment. For her, the setting of the home and the sense of community make it a special place to work.

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