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Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home

Newport Road, Castleton, Cardiff, Newport CF3 2UQ
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The care throughout her stay has been outstanding and exceptional. I've recommended the homePatricia C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home, Cardiff
The food was excellent and again, the dining room was like walking into a restaurantM H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home, Cardiff
The staff were lovely, very accommodating and always looked after her with love and care.M M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home, Cardiff

Bryn Ivor Lodge is a purpose-built home that opened in July 2015.

The home boasts a high-quality interior that is tailored to the challenges of delivering first-class nursing and residential care.

A wide range of needs is welcomed; committed staff take a respectful approach to care and specialise in dementia care. The dedicated Memory Lane Community features a sensory area and personalised memory boxes to support reminiscence, whilst a tailored care package...  

Care Provided by Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 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)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,641N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

Contact Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Liliana Ungureanu (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)

Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home Reviews (131)

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9.9

Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home has 131 reviews.

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Review from V E (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kindness and care by the nurses is wonderful. Food is very good - but too much and too fancy.

I would like to go out in the garden more.

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Review from Gill S (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good care and staff caring and patient. Various and many activities. I enjoy the gardens.

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Review from Peggy (Resident / Service User) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The best meal is breakfast - perfect poached eggs.
A variable menu from which you choose the day before.
Three-course meals twice daily at 12.30pm and 5pm (too early).
Soup always on the menu with a fruit platter alternative.
Staff are very pleasant but a bit thin on the ground sometimes.
They are expected to serve meals in the rooms.
Medication locked in rooms until needed.
Lights are left on despite bright sunlight but can be switched off if enough protest is made.
All rooms are en-suite.
This is an essential feature.

Security poor at main entrance especially at weekends.

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Review from J J (Relative of Resident) published on 9 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall the experience at the home was good. The staff welcoming and the environment is of a high standard. Although I did not taste the food the menu looked fantastic.

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Review from Anne P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The environment is lovely, my mother in law has struggles to settle, but that does not reflect on the care home.

Any setting would have the same issues.

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Review from Lewis G (Resident / Service User) published on 6 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was warned about coming into a care home, but once I saw it, I was amazed. It is a very nice home. All of the staff are wonderful. They have even taken me out for the first time in 9 years. I also have been to The Winter Wonderland skating in my wheelchair. The general and medical care has been excellent. Even the visiting GP is lovely.

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Review from Anne M (Partner of Resident) published on 22 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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On the whole I am very satisfied that my partner is being well cared for, the only concern I have is that he is not always supervised when dressing and has ended up wearing his pyjamas under his clothes. On one occasion he was walking around in his boxer shorts. I just feel he could do with a bit more supervision.

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Review from Angela G (Friend of Resident) published on 16 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was greeted by a very pleasant lady who showed me to my friend. The building is brand new and all facilities are excellent. The decor and furnishings are lovely. There are nice gardens and views over the Bristol Channel. My friends room with en-suite was excellent and she seemed very happy with it. All the staff were very nice.

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Review from Brenda P (Resident / Service User) published on 24 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I spent a week in respite care following an operation and found it was very beneficial. The staff were lovely, they were so kind and attentive - you really felt you were their priority. My room was large comfortable and with a beautiful outlook. The food was good with an interesting and varied menu but if nothing suited they would readily provide something else. The home had only been open about a month and was still having some teething troubles; soon after I arrived and settled in, the lavatory cistern was found to be leaking, so I has to be moved to another room. The lighting in the bed room was so poor especially the bed side one, I had one brought from home.

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Review from Michele B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2015 Submitted via Website
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My father was one of the first residents in this home, admitted in the week it was opened. He is 89 years of age suffering from dementia. Prior to his admission he was in hospital for over 3 months, where his general health, dementia and demeanor were all suffering as he was becoming institutionalised. Since being admitted to Bryn Ivor all aspects of his life have improved and whilst I accept that his dementia cannot be reversed he is very happy and almost back to the Father of 10/15 years ago, long before the onset of his illness. He now has a new family, consisting of the staff who happily care for his every need and the other residents. My Husband, myself and all members of our family, young and old are always made very welcome by the staff and we now view a visit to see Dad as we did when seeing him at home.

Sadly my Mother who was also due to go to Bryn Ivor Lodge became to ill too be admitted with Dad and passed away last month. I truly believe that had she been able to go to Bryn Ivor she would still be with us today and I suspect for a few months more.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Extremely professional, all staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Excellent food, rooms and facilities, very clean, pleasant environment. Excellent books, games etc around the living room to help stimulate dementia patients. Shame its so expensive as we will have to move my father due to self funding coming to an end.

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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 21 August 2026

We have availability on both residential and nursing communities at Bryn Ivor Lodge. This is however limited so please do get in touch.

News (56) & Events (5)

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  • 13 Aug 2026

    The Sun keeps shining and the Prosecco and mocktails keep coming! Beautiful Summer, bingo, signing and lots of laughter.

  • 05 Aug 2026

    This is community engagement at its finest! Our activities Lead Cynthia has worked really hard creating strong bonds with St Mary's Church of Marshfield. Ross the vicar and David his...

  • 27 Jul 2026

    We can't even put into words how Good it was ! The band Redline were Fantastic, the gardens looked incredible, families and residents were all smiles! David our maintenance manager...

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Meet the Team (10)

Liliana Ungureanu
Liliana UngureanuJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2017

Hi, my name is Liliana and I am the General Manager here at Bryn Ivor Lodge.

I have a degree in Nursing and a master's in Management of Health, vast experience and knowledge of the care sector and a real passion for delivering high-quality care.

I offer guidance to my team of nurses, care practitioners, senior carers and carers to ensure the health, safety and well-being of those we support by providing high standards of care whilst respecting dignity, privacy and wishes in a warm and friendly environment.

My team and I will ensure that each resident and their loved ones are satisfied with our services at Bryn Ivor Lodge.

Dhanya Manickathan Varghese
Dhanya Manickathan VargheseJob Title:Deputy Manager ClinicalJoined: 2026

Hi, my name is Dhanya, and I am the Deputy Manager at Bryn Ivor Lodge. I completed my Nursing degree in 2017 and have continued developing my experience within the care sector ever since.

I am proud to be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care and putting residents' happiness and well-being first.

Clare Matthews
Clare MatthewsJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2016

Hello, my name is Clare Matthews I started as an Admin Assistant at the Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home in December 2016 and was promoted to Home administrator in 2022. You can find me in the back office or at reception, I look after the financial side of the home answer the phone calls look after the new starters within the home and provide excellent customer service.

Ella Melesteanu
Ella MelesteanuJob Title:Admin AssistantJoined: 2017

Hello, my name is Ella and I started working at Bryn Ivor Lodge in April 2017 as a Care Assistant. With dedication to care and passion for learning, I was promoted to Senior Care Assistant then Team Leader, being a support to our residents and staff. I have always been keen on understanding and helping individuals with Dementia, this is the reason why I became a Dementia Champion.

Being eager to learn and help more I became Admin Assistant in April 2023 and you can find me in reception answering phone calls, helping with recruitment and ordering and also with staff rotas.

Emma Holloway
Emma HollowayJob Title:Dementia Residential Head of UnitJoined: 2015

Hi, my name is Emma, I have worked in the care sector for many years, working with various people who are in different stages of their dementia journey.

I am passionate about giving my residents the best care possible. I have been working for Barchester since 2015 as a senior carer and was promoted to head of unit in 2019.

Oana Dumitrascu
Oana DumitrascuJob Title:Unit Nurse ManagerJoined: 2023

My name is Oana and I have dedicated to providing compassionate care in multiple nursing homes since 2016. My journey has led me to Bryn Ivor Lodge, where I became a Senior Nurse in August 2023 and was recently promoted to Unit Nurse Manager in May 2024.

I am passionate about this role as it allows me to utilize my skills to make a meaningful impact on our residents' health and well-being. At Bryn Ivor Lodge, we foster a nurturing environment where our residents feel like part of a big family. I am committed to enhancing their quality of life and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care.

Divya Varghese
Divya VargheseJob Title:Unit Nurse ManagerJoined: 2021

Hello, I am Divya, Unit Nurse Manager at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home.

I joined the Bryn Ivor Lodge team in 2021 as a Healthcare Assistant before obtaining my UK nursing qualification. I qualified in 2023 and have recently been promoted as a Unit Nurse Manager.

I am delighted to be a part of this team. I am an experienced nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's in public health.

My goal is to look after all residents in a way that they are at the centre of everything I do and make their lives meaningful, comfortable and joyful.

David Grist
David GristJob Title:Maintenance ManagerJoined: 2019

Hi, I'm David, the Maintenance Manager at Bryn Ivor Lodge.

I've been part of this amazing team since December 2019, and I absolutely love working here! I've been in the maintenance industry for almost 20 years, but my experience at Bryn Ivor is unlike any other. I really enjoy interacting with the residents and find it extremely fulfilling to help out wherever I can.

Tara Cunliffe
Tara CunliffeJob Title:Head of HousekeepingJoined: 2024

“Hi, my name is Tara!

I'm excited to be the new Head Housekeeper at Bryn Ivor Lodge. Previously, I worked in the hotel industry with Celtic Collection. I decided to join Barchester to broaden my experience in the caring sector because I have a genuine passion for helping and caring for others.

In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and visiting my family.”

Karen Alberts
Karen AlbertsJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2024

With over 15 years of experience in culinary management within care homes, I have developed a deep understanding of how to create nutritious, well-balanced meals that cater to diverse dietary needs. I spent a decade as a chef in a care home in Montreal, where I honed my skills in meal planning and food safety, ensuring the well-being of residents was always a priority. Before joining Barchester, I spent two years in a care home in Bristol, where I refined my ability to design menus that cater to a variety of tastes while maintaining the highest standards of care. My passion for food and commitment to providing the best dining experience for residents is at the heart of everything I do.

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