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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....
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 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
- 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
Accepts NHS Nursing Care (FNC)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Mountains for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- My Choice Healthcare
- Private Owned
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I find the staff very helpful and when I ask them any thing regarding my father's care. They are on the ball.
When visiting my wife she's sitting in the main lounge with other patients some of whom are making loud repetitive noises continuously,. In this situation any person would find it intolerable after a short time. When I leave I think about her being in this situation for most of the time, and this though upsets me.
I had fears about my brother moving into a care home, but I have to admit my fears were quite unfounded. I cannot fault the Mountains in any way, from the manager to the cleaning staff, they are all first class.
My brother and I had great difficulty getting my dad into a home because of his difficulties and were worried that Brecon would be to far away as I live in Monmouth and my brother lives in Chepstow. However the Mountains home in Libanus has suited his needs his care has been very good, the management and staff have a very difficult job with the residents who have varied and difficult problems. I have turned up unannounced on many occasions and the care staff have been very very good. The Christmas dinner was a brilliant idea the staff went the extra mile dressed up as waiters and waitresses including the managers. In short the team at Libanus have extended my dads life with quality and dignity. Well done.
My dad has been a resident at Mountains Nursing Home since October 2013. It is a well kept care home, always exceptionally clean and my dad has a lovely room with beautiful views. The staff are second to none, very caring and compassionate. They treat the residents with dignity and are so kind to them. They are extremely professional especially when dealing with disruptive and sometimes violent residents. I am grateful that my dad was accepted as a resident at Mountains Nursing Home as I know we could not have found a better care home for him.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 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
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

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 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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