Vyrnwy Nursing Home

Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain SY22 6AU
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9.7 49 Reviews
  • Vyrnwy Nursing Home, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain
The Vyrnwy Nursing home is a friendly home providing nursing care for elderly frail and dementia care in a homely environment.

The home has a picturesque and tranquil setting beside the River Vyrnwy in the village of Llansantffraid and is close to local amenities such as shops, garage, pubs a post office, restaurants, and a church.

The home is registered with the CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) for 39 elderly nursing clients over the age of 65.
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Care Provided by Vyrnwy Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1496 – £1696
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1546 – £1746
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1496 – £1696
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1546 – £1746

fees to be discussed on enquiry

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Vyrnwy Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Vyrnwy Nursing Home 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.

Contact Vyrnwy Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jennifer Greenwood (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Parking

  • free on site parking available

Vyrnwy Nursing Home Reviews (49)

9.7

Vyrnwy Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vyrnwy Nursing Home has 49 reviews.

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Review from C W (Sister of Resident) published on 13 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The activities organised for the residents is fantastic, especially during those trying times. They are kept busy doing relative activities - Pancake Day spring, St Davids Day, Valentines. All the baking and games they do stimulates the residents to take part and be content, while not missing relatives
so much. Always enables the resident to be able to converse well with the family as to what has been going on - well done, and thank you.
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Review from Bernard M (Husband of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been in the Vyrnwy for three months and seems very content. From what I have seen the staff are first class, but at weekends they appear to be short on numbers. I would like to say the activities are very good and varied.
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Review from O J (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the five and a half weeks my father spent at the Vynrwy Nursing Home I have nothing but praise for the care and attention he received. All the staff showed kindness and true professionalism in his care. The staff were always warm and welcoming and kept us fully informed on his condition. My father
was very happy at the time he spent there.
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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 23 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff helped person settle quickly. Level of care is very good with attention to detail. The care given is of a high quality and there is a good atmosphere in the home. However, there are times when it seems that staff are under considerable pressure. Though well supported and working to high standards,
sometimes it seems that another pair of hands is needed.
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Review from Pauline P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Rooms are a bit dull, food not that great, staffing levels are quite poor sometimes, but the staff themselves are great. Entrance and the overall state of the building is quite shabby. I have asked for Mum to change rooms, but this has not been achieved. For the cost of keeping Mum there, I do not think
it's good value.
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Review from B C (Husband of Resident) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seven years ago my wife suffered a severe stroke that we did not think she would survive. The last eighteen months have seen her condition and mental state deteriorate, she had given up hope of ever recovering. Two months ago she was admitted to Vyrnwy Nursing Home. I did not think that she would ever
return home. Now she is laughing, eating, walking (with a stick) and looking forward to life. An amazing place with even more amazing staff!
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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased with the care my mother receives. The staff at Vyrnwy do their jobs with great care, efficiency and no small degree of affection.
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Review from Gwyneth P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care is taken of my Grandmother.
Staff were caring, friendly and always put residents first.
Always welcomed at the home and provided support and care both for Nanna and her family in her final days and hours.
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Review from Richard S (Friend of Resident) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home, the manager and all her staff are terrific, you always receive a warm welcome, it’s such a happy home.
The home meets the needs of my uncle very well, he is happy, content and safe in his environment. I would highly recommend this lovely home.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.731)

Review Score Change Log

Please note changes are only recorded per day, so if 2 or more changes occur in the same day, it will only show the result from all the changes, not an individual breakdown of all the changes

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10 for Vyrnwy Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.806 for Vyrnwy Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.806
  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 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Vyrnwy Nursing Home is based on 17 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 17 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) Rating

Date: 18 Nov 2025
Well-being
Excellent
Care and Support
Good
Environment
Good
Leadership and Management
Good
Care Inspectorate Wales is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Wales. View Latest Report

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Jennifer Greenwood

Job Title: Home Manager

The Vyrnwy Nursing Home is in the heart of Powys countryside and sits within the quiet area of Llansanffraid. It is set back from the main road.


The home currently has 35 rooms over 2 floors, 17 of which are en-suite. The home is within 5 minutes’ walk to local amenities such as shops, garage, post office, restaurants, church and pubs. The Home has its own car park.


We are situated 8 miles from Oswestry, 10 miles from Welshpool and 21 miles from Shrewsbury.


The home support Adults over the age of 50 with a variety of physical and mental health needs. Care, Quality and Compassion are three values we aim to uphold, the aim is to ensure that residents are in control of their day to day life in an environment that is safe and kind, one that brings pleasure and satisfaction.


The staff at the Vyrnwy Nursing home are supported to work to a high standard and ensure a good state of well being for all our residents.


If you would like more information please do not hesitate to request a brochure or make an appointment to come and se us.

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