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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.
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 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
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
Weekly Charges per Person
fees to be discussed on enquiry
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Vyrnwy Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Surecare Group
- Private Owned
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 (50)
Vyrnwy Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.655) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vyrnwy Nursing Home has 50 reviews.
The home is very clean and tidy.
The activities coordinator is brilliant and provides a variety of things to do for the residents.
Overall I am very happy with the home and satisfied that my relative will be looked after well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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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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