A Positive Choice - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Contents 

Page 

Introduction......................................................................................................................4 

Choosing a care home 

Help from Community Care....................................................................................................6 

The role of the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales ..........................................................7 

Questions to ask each care home ......................................................................................8-9 

What if you are unhappy with your chosen home? ..............................................................10 

Paying for care 

How much will it cost? ........................................................................................................11 

Index of Care Homes in Rhondda ......................................................................12 

Index of Care Homes in Cynon ............................................................................13 

Index of Care Homes in Taff Ely ..........................................................................14 

Location of Care Homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf ............................................15 

Care Homes in the Rhondda Valley 

Bronllwyn Residential Home ................................................................................................16 

Clydach Court Resource Centre and Care Home ................................................................18 

Dan-y-Mynydd Residential Home ........................................................................................20 

Ferndale House Resource Centre ........................................................................................22 

Glyncornel Nursing Home ....................................................................................................24 

Glyndwr Nursing Home........................................................................................................26 

The Laurels Care Home with Nursing ..................................................................................28 

Pentre House Residential Home ..........................................................................................30 

The Rhondda Care Home (Nursing and Residential) ............................................................32 

Taliesin Residential Home ....................................................................................................34 

Ty Pentwyn Nursing Home ..................................................................................................36 

Ty Porth Care Home (Nursing and Residential) ....................................................................38 

Ty Ross Nursing and Residential Home................................................................................40 

Ystrad Fechan Residential Home ........................................................................................42 

Zoar Residential Home ........................................................................................................44 

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Care Homes in the Cynon Valley 

Aberpennar Court Care Centre ............................................................................................46 

The Beeches Care Home ....................................................................................................48 

Cwmaman Care Centre .......................................................................................................50 

The Laurels Residential Care Home ....................................................................................52 

Maesteg House Residential Care Home ..............................................................................54 

Maesyffynnon Residential Home ..........................................................................................56 

Meadowlands Care Centre ..................................................................................................58 

Oakwood Nursing Home......................................................................................................60 

Tegfan Resource Centre ......................................................................................................62 

Troedyrhiw Residential Home ..............................................................................................64 

Ty’r Twyn Residential Care Home ........................................................................................66 

Willows Care Home..............................................................................................................68 

Ysguborwen House..............................................................................................................70 

Care Homes in Taff Ely 

Aspen House Nursing Home................................................................................................72 

Cae Glas Resource Centre ..................................................................................................74 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Nursing and Residential Home ............................................................76 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Residential Home ................................................................................78 

Garth Olwg Residential Home ..............................................................................................80 

Ty Eirin Care Centre ....................................................................................................82 

The Hollies Care Home ........................................................................................................84 

Parc Newydd Residential Home ..........................................................................................86 

Penrhos Residential Home ..................................................................................................88 

Pontypridd Nursing Home....................................................................................................90 

Ty Gwynno Care Centre ................................................................................................92 

Conclusion......................................................................................................................94 

Other Useful Organisations ....................................................................................95 

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Introduction 

If you are considering moving from your own home to live in a care home, this booklet provides 

you with more information about the options available to you. 

We are aware that considering giving up your own home is a very difficult decision and one 

that requires a great deal of thought and discussion with family and friends. Before making 

any decisions it is important to talk through the different options available to you. 

We help frail, older people to remain safely and independently in their own homes, because 

that is what most people want to do. We can do this by: 

● providing services like home care or meals delivered to your home 

● carrying out works of adaptation and supplying and fitting equipment to help with everyday 

tasks or 

● installing a Telecare Alarm System that can warn our Carelink Centre of problems in the 

home. 

More information about Telecare Alarm Systems is available 

from: 

The Telecare Project Team - Telephone: 01443 222211 or 

Carelink - Telephone: 01685 876831 

Some people may eventually reach the stage when living at home is no longer possible. 

This guide will give you more information about the options available to you at this time. 

One consideration may be a move into Sheltered Accommodation. Living in a sheltered 

complex allows people to retain their independence. It also offers either reassurance of a 

warden on the premises or an alarm system to a central control, should assistance be 

required. If you already receive services from us in your own home, these can continue, if 

necessary, should you move into sheltered accommodation. Our Community Housing Division 

and private/charitable organisations can provide this accommodation to eligible people. 

More information about sheltered accommodation is available 

from our Sheltered Housing Manager 

Telephone 01443 222211 

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If you find that you need more support than sheltered accommodation can provide, you may 

wish or need to consider moving into a care home. 

A care home is either: 

● a residential home providing support and personal care (any nursing care you may require 

from time to time will be provided through your doctor and carried out by a district nurse) or 

● a nursing home which must have qualified nursing staff on duty at all times. 

If you have chosen to move into a care home in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we hope that this guide 

will help you. It will provide information about the homes you might be considering and 

answers questions that you might be asking yourself. You should bear in mind that there may 

be waiting lists for places at some of the care homes listed in this guide. 

If your move to a care home is urgent, you may need to consider other options such as 

moving to a care home that isn’t your first choice. 

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Help from Community Care 

Giving up your own home and moving into a care home is a very large step for anyone to take. 

Decisions as important as this need careful consideration and should not be something that you 

rush into. Our staff are happy to help you to look at the options and to help you arrive at your 

final decision. 

If you think you may need residential or nursing home care, contact the Principal Community 

Care Office in your area (addresses below). If you are not already a user of our services, we will 

discuss your situation and, if necessary, arrange to visit and make an assessment of your needs. 

If we believe that living in a care home is best for you, we may be able to help further with your 

move to a care home of your choice, as well as help with some of the costs. If, following your 

assessment, we don't agree that living in a care home is best for you, we would not be able to 

help with your move. We may, however, be able to help you continue to live in the community 

with support that we can arrange for you. 

If you are unhappy with any of our decisions, you have a right to appeal against them. Ask the 

person dealing with your case to look again at our conclusions. If that does not work to your 

satisfaction, we have a more formal complaints procedure. Please ask a member of staff for 

more information or contact the Complaints Officer at: 

The Representations and Complaints Unit, 

Community Care Division, Ty Elai, Dinas Isaf East, Williamstown 

Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 1NY 

Tel: 01443 425451 

Your local Community Care Offices are: 

Rhondda Principal Office, 

Berw Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2HH 

Tel: 01443 431513 

Cynon Principal Office, 

Llewellyn Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 8HU 

Tel : 01685 875481 

Taff Ely Principal Office, (serving Pontypridd area), 

Courthouse Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1LJ 

Tel: 01443 486731 

Ty Elai, (serving Llantrisant area) 

Dinas Isaf East, Williamstown, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 1NY 

Tel: 01443 442100 

More information can be found on our website at : 

www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/communitycare 

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The Role of The Care Standards 

Inspectorate for Wales 

The Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales (CSIW) makes sure that care homes in Wales meet 

certain standards. 

Their duties include: 

● deciding who can provide services 

● inspecting services 

● ensuring that regulations and national minimum standards are met 

● dealing with complaints 

Meeting the Standards 

Care homes must meet National Minimum Standards, as laid out in the Care Standards Act 

2000. The standards identify requirements in the facilities that must be offered at each care home 

as well as the training provided to staff to ensure that the necessary expertise is available. The 

regulations and national minimum standards describe what you should expect from your care 

home and cover such matters as: 

● choice of service 

● planning for individual needs and preferences 

● quality of life 

● quality of care and treatment 

● staffing 

● management 

● concerns, complaints and protection 

● the physical environment 

Staff from CSIW will inspect each care home in Rhondda Cynon Taf about once a year. A report 

is written following each inspection. Residents are able to talk to an inspector to let them know 

what they think of the service they receive. 

You may wish to see CISW’s recent report on a care home that you are considering. You can 

contact the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales directly (see below) to receive a copy. 

You can contact the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales at: 

Unit 4/5 Charnwood Court, 

Heol Billingsley, 

Parc Nantgarw, 

Nantgarw, 

Cardiff. CF15 7QZ 

Tel: (01443) 848529 

You can also visit their website at: www.csiw.wales.gov.uk 

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Questions to ask each care home 

When deciding on a suitable care home you should take care to ensure that you choose one 

that will not only meet your present and future needs, but whether you will fit in and feel 

comfortable. 

Most people, before going to live in a care home, have led active and social lives; bringing up 

children, working, taking holidays, pursuing various hobbies and so on. There is no reason 

why living in a care home should affect your interests. 

The questions below are intended to provide you with points to consider when choosing a 

home: 

Location 

Can I remain in familiar surroundings near my local community? 

Is the home situated where relatives and friends can visit easily? 

Will I have to change my Doctor? 

Is the home near to public transport, shops or leisure facilities? 

The Room 

If offered a shared room, will I be able to meet the person to see if we get on, prior to moving in? 

Will I have my own bathroom, if not, with how many people will I have to share? 

Can I personalise my room, for example, choose my own décor, bring my own bedding, 

curtains, small items of furniture, ornaments etc? 

Can I have a television and private telephone in my room? 

Am I able to use my room whenever I want to? 

Can I get up and go to bed whenever I want to? 

How long will my room be kept available for me, if I go on holiday or have to go to hospital? 

Facilities 

Is there easy access throughout the home both inside and out? 

If the accommodation has several floors, is there a lift? 

Are there smoking and non-smoking areas? 

Is there more than one lounge, for example a 'quiet' area as well as a television room? 

Can I keep my pet at the home? 

Is there a secure place to keep my valuables and are personal possessions covered by 

insurance? 

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Meals 

Is the food interesting, varied and of good quality? 

Is there a choice and will my particular likes and dislikes be taken into account? 

Are meal times flexible? 

Can I have meals in my room if I wish? 

Leisure time 

What type of activities does the home offer its residents? 

Are outings arranged to places of interest? 

Will I be able to pursue my current interests as well as join in new ones? 

If there is a garden at the home, as well as using it, can I help with its upkeep? 

Guests 

Are there flexible visiting times? 

If sharing a room, is there another room I can use to have a private conversation? 

Are there facilities to make my guests a drink or snack? 

Are there facilities for visitors to stay overnight if necessary? 

Staff 

How do staff appear to treat residents, are they welcoming and caring? 

What is the ratio of members of staff to the number of residents? 

Are they experienced or qualified? 

Do the staff respect residents' privacy? 

Can they help with personal care? 

If my health deteriorates, will staff be able to provide the necessary nursing care? 

Finally, what is the atmosphere like in the home, how does it feel to you, do you think you 

would fit in and be happy there? 

Remember, it is your choice and you are justified in asking any or all of these questions. If you 

have any doubts, do not commit yourself, ask for time to think before making this important 

decision. 

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What if you are unhappy with your 

chosen home? 

You may find that it takes a little time to adjust to living in a care home but most people will 

settle into their new home after a while. It is possible that you find, after moving into your 

chosen care home, you are not as happy as you hoped you would be. If you find yourself in 

this situation and you really do not like it in the home you have chosen, we will help you find an 

alternative. 

However, there may be other, more minor difficulties that concern you. If you have a social 

worker you can contact them directly (or speak to them when they next visit) about any 

problems you are experiencing about living in the home. 

If you do not have a social worker, you can contact the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales. 

However, you do have the right to ask for a social worker and you can do this by contacting 

your local Principal Office listed on page 6. 

All homes are required to have a complaints procedure. If you are not satisfied with the care 

you are receiving, please discuss your complaint with the home's manager in the first instance. 

Alternatively, you may want to contact the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales (please see 

contact details on page 7). 

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Paying for care 

If you are moving into a care home with help from Community Care, you will be expected to 

pay towards the fees. The amount you pay will depend on your financial circumstances. We 

will work out how much on the basis of a national set of rules. 

How much will it cost? 

There is no charge for making an assessment of your needs. You may, however, have to pay 

some or all of the cost of living in a care home, depending on your situation. 

There is a national set of rules for working out the charges that you will have to pay, and this 

amount will depend on your circumstances. You will be expected to pay something out of 

your regular income. The rest will depend on your savings and assets. When working out 

your contribution towards the costs, we will take into account: 

● your income (from pensions, benefits, etc.) 

● your savings 

● your assets (the value of your home, unless a spouse, partner or close dependent relative 

will continue to live there, or your move into residential care is only temporary) 

We will ignore the value of your home for the first 12 weeks following your move into a care home. 

This will give you time to reassure yourself that you are happy with the decisions you have made. 

We will pay any short fall during this 12 week period. If, however, you sell your property within this 

12 week period, the resulting proceeds will be taken into account from the date of the sale. 

If you move into a nursing home and have been assessed as needing nursing services from a 

trained nurse whilst living there, the National Health Service will pay a contribution towards your 

nursing home fees. This is the case for care homes in Wales. Arrangements are different if 

you move into a nursing home in England or Scotland. 

Calculating your contribution 

After looking at your financial circumstances, we will work out the amount you will be required 

to pay. We will give you details of this in writing. 

For further information on paying for care, please ask for a copy of our leaflet entitled ‘Paying 

for Residential and Nursing Home Care’, available from your local Principal Office (addresses 

listed on page 6). 

Continuing NHS Health Care 

If your health needs are considerable because of a: 

● long lasting illness 

● severe disability 

● complex physical or mental health problem 

you may be assessed as needing Continuing NHS Health Care. In these situations, the health 

service may purchase a place for you in a private home and pay your fees in full. This would 

affect the amount of your state pension and other benefits you may be receiving. We can 

provide you with more information about Continuing NHS Health Care and how eligibility to 

receive it is assessed. 

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Care homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf 

Each care home in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been allocated 'care categories' by the Care 

Standards Inspectorate for Wales. The following tables show each home's registration 

details. It should help you to find the most suitable home to meet your current needs. 

You should contact individual homes for more information. 

Index of Care Homes in the Rhondda 

Care Categories 

Older people 

People with 

dementia 

Physical Disability 

(Under 65) 

Mental 

Health 

Total Number of 

Registered Beds 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

(any age) 

Bronllwyn 

Residential Home (31) 

● 

Clydach Court 

Resource Centre 

and Care Home (37) 

● 

● 

Dan y Mynydd 


● 

Ferndale House 

Resource Centre (29) 

● 

● 

Glyncornel 

Nursing Home (17) 

● 

● 

Glyndwr 


The Laurels Care Home 

with Nursing (41) 

Pentre House 


● ● ● 

● ● ● 

● 

Rhondda 

Care Home (82) 

● ● ● ● 

● 

(2 beds) 

● 

● 

(2 beds) 

Taliesin 


● 

● 

Ty Pentwyn 


● 

● 

Ty Porth Care Home (79) ● ● ● 

Ty Ross Nursing and 


Ystrad Fechan 


● 

(8 beds) 

● 

● ● ● 

Zoar 


● ● ● 

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Index of Care Homes in Cynon 


Older people 

People with 

dementia 


(Under 65) 

Mental 

Health 



Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

(any age) 

Aberpennar 

Care Centre (49) 

The Beeches 


● ● ● ● 

● ● ● 

Cwmaman 


● 

● 

● 

(3 beds) 

The Laurels 


● 

● 

Maesteg House 

Residential 


● 

● 

● 

(3 beds) 

Maesyffynnon 


● 

● 

Meadowlands 


● 

● 

Oakwood 


● ● ● ● 

Tegfan 


● 

● 

Troedyrhiw 


● 

● 

Ty'r Twyn Residential Care 

Home for the Elderly (18) 

● 

● 

● 

(1 bed) 

Willows Care Home (48) ● ● ● 

Ysguborwen House (89) ● ● ● ● 

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Index of Care Homes in Taff Ely 


Older people 

People with 

dementia 


(Under 65) 

Mental 

Health 



Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

Personal 

care 

Nursing 

care 

(any age) 

Aspen House 


● 

● 

● 

(1 bed) 

Cae Glas 


● 

● 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor 



Nursing and Residential 

Home (40) 

Garth Olwg 


● 

● 

(2 beds) 

● ● ● ● ● ● 

● 

Ty Eirin Care 

Centre (90) 

● ● ● 

● 

(3 beds) 

● 

● 

The Hollies 


Parc Newydd 


● ● ● 

● 

Penrhos 


● 

● 

(4 beds) 

Pontypridd 


● ● ● 

Ty Gwynno Care 

Centre (51) 

● 

● 

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Location of Care Homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf 

Ty Ross 

Ysguborwen 

Tegfan 

Oakwood 

Cwmaman Care Centre 

Maesyffynnon 

The Laurels 

The Beeches 

Aberdare 

Meadowlands 

Troedyrhiw 

Mountain Ash 

Aberpennar Court 

Willows 

Maesteg House 

Tyʼr Twyn 

Ystrad Fechan 

Treorchy 

Ty Pentwyn 

Pentre House 

Bronllwyn 

Ferndale House 

Glyndwr 

Glyncornel 

Zoar 

Taliesin 

The Laurels 

Rhondda Nursing Home 

Ty Porth Ty Porth 

Clydach 

Court 

Porth Porth 

Dan-y-Mynydd 

Ty Gwynno Care Centre 

Pontypridd Aspen House 

Nursing Home 

Pontypridd 

The Hollies 

Ty Eirin Care Centre 

Garth Olwg 

Cae Glas 

Penrhos 


Llantrisant 

Parc Newydd 

This map is for illustrative purposes only 

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Care Homes in Rhondda 

 

Bronllwyn Residential Home 

Bronllwyn is a council owned home situated in Gelli village, quite close to local amenities, 

including shops, public houses, a post office and a library. 

The home provides personal care for older people. It welcomes people on a short or long term 

basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Bronllwyn 

also offers respite care. The home can accommodate frail, older people, including those with a 

sensory impairment or continence problems. 

There are 31 registered beds at Bronllwyn, including 2 which are for respite. All rooms are single. 

The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with ramps to all external doors and a lift to gain 

access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite facilities. 

The home has 3 lounges, all with television, together with a private visitors lounge. A public 

telephone is available for the use of residents. 

The home has a car park for 4 cars and a garden with a sheltered seating area. 

A range of activities are frequently organised including bingo, skittles and table top games such 

as dominoes, cards etc. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician and a hairdresser. 

For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: 

The Manager, Telephone: 01443 435873 

Bronllwyn Residential Home, Fax: 01443 434726 

Colwyn Road, 

Gelli, 

Pentre, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF41 7NW 

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The dining area at Bronllwyn 

A typical bedroom at the home 

One of the three lounges at the residential home 

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Clydach Court Resource Centre 

and Care Home 

Clydach Court is a council owned home situated centrally in Trealaw village, about a mile from 

Tonypandy town centre. Local amenities include a public house, post office, church and public 

transport. 

The home has 37 registered beds and provides personal care for frail, older people with 24 beds 

set aside for elderly people with dementia. There is a door entry system for security purposes. 

It welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking 

about moving into the care home. 

All rooms are single with the upstairs rooms being accessed by lift. No rooms have ensuite 

facilities. 

The home has two lounges, and a dining room, together with a private visitors' lounge for elderly, 

frail residents. The 'Chattery Room' is a facility where residents and guests can make 

refreshments at any time of the day. The EMI Unit has two lounges, a dining room and a 

conservatory. There is a public telephone and post box for the use of residents. The home has 

a car park and a garden. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis with a professional concert being held on a 

monthly basis and the council’s mobile library calls regularly. 

The home has regular visits from district nurses, a doctor, a dentist, a chiropodist, an optician 

and hairdresser. 



Clydach Court Resource Centre and Care Home, Fax: 01443 430868 

Brithweunydd Road, 

Trealaw, 

Tonypandy 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2UD 

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The dining area at Clydach Court 

The lounge at the resource centre 


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Dan-y-Mynydd Residential Home 

Dan-y-Mynydd is a council owned home situated in Cymmer, Porth and is close to local 

amenities, including a park and shopping centre. 

The home provides care for older people with dementia. It welcomes people on a short or long 

term basis and can offer respite care. A keyworker scheme is in operation at Dan-y-Mynydd, this 

is where a named member of staff will be given the responsibility of offering individual support to 

an individual resident. 

There are 25 registered beds at Dan-y-Mynydd, including one for respite, offering 

accommodation to elderly mentally ill residents. All rooms are single and on the ground floor. No 

rooms have ensuite facilities. There is a door entry system for security purposes. 

The home has 2 lounges, together with a private visitors' lounge. There is a public telephone for 

the use of residents. The home has a car park for 6 cars. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including bingo once a week, video 

afternoons/evenings, sing-a-longs and visiting entertainers on a monthly basis. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a dentist, a chiropodist, an optician and hairdresser. 



Dan-y-Mynydd Residential Home, Fax: 01443 688321 

Bronwydd Avenue, 

Porth CF39 9AD 

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The dining area at Dan-y-Mynydd 

One of the two lounges at the home 

A typical bedroom at the 

residential home 

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Ferndale House Resource Centre 

Ferndale House is a council owned home situated in a quiet area, close to Ferndale town 

centre. Local amenities include public houses, a post office, banks, places of worship, a park, 

a library, cafes and public transport. 

Ferndale House has 29 registered beds providing personal care for frail, older people and for 

people with dementia. It welcomes people on a long term basis and can offer respite care and 

day care for frail, elderly people living in the community. A trial visit can be arranged for people 

thinking about moving into the care home. 

The home is on 4 levels, with all upstairs rooms accessible by lift. All rooms are single. No rooms 

have ensuite facilities. There is a door entry system for security purposes. 

The home has 6 lounges, a sitting room in the day care unit and a quiet room, in addition to a 

private visitors' lounge and kitchenette. There is a public mobile telephone unit and there are 

telephone and television points in every room. Residents' mail is posted daily by the staff. The 

home has a car park and a garden with enclosed patio, pergola and gazebo. 

A range of activities are organised which include day trips during summer months, monthly 

concerts throughout the Winter, movie evenings, bingo, quizzes, lunches at the local pub, 

reminiscence sessions, a choice of games, sing-a-longs, gentle exercise sessions, craft sessions 

and make up and nail sessions. 




Ferndale House Resource Centre, Fax: 01443 730614 

Station Road, 

Ferndale 

Rhondda Cynon Taf 

CF43 4ND 

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The home’s separate dining/lounge area 

A typical bedroom at the care home 

One of the six lounges at Ferndale House 

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Glyncornel Nursing Home 

Glyncornel is a privately owned home situated in the Rhondda Fawr, with good access to public 

transport and local amenities including a public house and shops. 

Glyncornel Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care to frail, older people and those 

with more specialist needs including those who are chronically sick, have a terminal illness or are 

in need of cancer care. The home welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer 

respite care. 

There are 3 single rooms and 7 shared rooms, all situated on the ground floor and all of which 

have their own telephone point. No rooms have ensuite facilities. The home is accessible for 

wheelchairs with a flat entrance into the home and a lift to the first floor. 

There are 2 lounges and there is a spacious car park and garden facilities. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including entertainment provided by visiting 

artists, trips to the local theatre and Summer outings. The council's mobile library also calls 

regularly. 



The Matron, Telephone: 01443 432277 

Glyncornel Nursing Home, Fax: 01443 421176 

Hen Glyncornel, 

Llwynypia, 

Tonypandy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF40 2JF 

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One of the two lounges at Glyncornel 

A view of the dining area 

A typical bedroom at the nursing home 

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Glyndwr Nursing Home 

Glyndwr is a privately owned nursing home situated in the village of Ystrad, and is easily 

accessible by train and bus services. Local amenities include shops, a public house, post office, 

places of worship, and a park. 

Glyndwr Nursing Home is registered to provide personal care and nursing care for frail, older 

people and those with more specialist needs including people with a terminal illness and those 

needing cancer care. It welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer respite 

care, when beds are available. 

The home has 40 registered beds with 34 single rooms and 3 shared rooms. 6 rooms have ensuite 

facilities. Residents may bring small items of furniture or possessions with them to 

personalise their rooms. The home is on 3 levels, with all upstairs rooms being accessed by a 

lift. There are 4 lounges with television available. A public telephone is available and telephone 

points in rooms can be arranged if necessary. All rooms have a television point. 

Glyndwr has it's own car park and garden facilities with a seating area. A post box is available 

and some pets are allowed by prior arrangement. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis. We have a designated activities organiser 

who arranges trips, visits from outside entertainers and amateur dramatic societies. 

The council's mobile library also visits. 




Glyndwr Nursing Home, Fax: 01443 440492 

Brook Street, 

Email: glyndwrnh@tiscali.co.uk 

Ystrad, 

Pentre, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF41 7RB 

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Residents enjoying the conservatory 


The dining area at Glyndwr 

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The Laurels Care Home with Nursing 

The Laurels is a privately owned home situated in Williamstown, quite close to local amenities, 

including shops, public houses, a post office and a library. 

The home provides personal and nursing care for older people and welcomes them on a long 

term basis, it can also offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. 

The Laurels can accommodate frail, older people, including those with a sensory impairment or 

continence problems and those with more specialised needs such as those with Dementia or 

needing cancer care. 

It has 41 registered beds with 37 single rooms and 2 shared rooms. 16 of these have en-suite 

facilities. The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with ramps and a lift to gain access to 

the first floor. 

The home has 3 lounges, all with coloured television, video and radio facilities. There is a public 

telephone for the use of the residents and there are telephone and television points in some 

bedrooms. There is a garden and car park with spaces for 20 cars. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis. These include musical movement sessions, 

car boot sales, jumble sales, shows, visits from local schools, arts and crafts, cookery and 

gardening. In addition, we celebrate special events including sporting events, Christmas, St 

Valentine's Day and Easter. The council's mobile library calls on a regular basis. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician and hairdresser. 



The Laurels Care Home with Nursing, Fax: 01443 440550 

53 Brook Street, 

Williamstown, 

Tonypandy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF40 1RE. 

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One of the three lounges at The Laurels 



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Pentre House Residential Home 

Pentre House is a council owned home situated in an attractive area of Pentre, a few metres 

away from St Peter's Church. 

The home provides personal care for older people on a short or long term basis, and can offer 

a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Respite and day care facilities 

are also available. 

Pentre House has 30 registered beds, two of which are for respite. All of its rooms are single, 

with 16 rooms having en-suite facilities. Rooms on the first and second floors are fully accessible 

with the use of a lift. Residents may bring personal items to their rooms such as radio, 

photographs etc. Each room has its own television point. 

The home has 3 lounges, all with television. There are tea making facilities available and a public 

telephone for use by our residents. The home has car parking space for 5 cars and a garden 

with a paved patio and seating area. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including bingo sessions, table top games 

and visits from a professional entertainer once every two months. The council's mobile library 

also visits regularly. 


Church services take place on a monthly basis, including Communion. 



Pentre House Residential Home, Fax: 01443 431263 

Pentre Road, 

Pentre, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF41 7DJ 

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The dining area at the care home 

One of the three lounges at Pentre House 

A typical bedroom at Pentre House 

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The Rhondda Care Home 

(Nursing and Residential) 

The Rhondda Care Home is privately owned and situated in the village of Ystrad, close to local 

amenities such as shops, a Post Office and a public house. 

The home provides personal care and nursing care for frail, older people. It welcomes people 

on a short or long term basis and can accommodate people who suffer from dementia, are 

chronically sick, physically disabled or coping with a terminal illness. 

There are 56 single rooms and 13 shared. 15 rooms have en-suite facilities. All rooms at 

Rhondda Care Home are on the ground floor, with full wheelchair accessibility. Residents are 

welcome to bring small items of their own furniture if required. 

The home has 6 lounges, all with television, video and music facilities, and a bar/cafe on the 

premises. There is a public telephone and also telephone and television points in all rooms. The 

home has car parking and garden facilities. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the home's activities organiser. These 

include bingo sessions, quizzes, craft work, film shows, games and day trips. We also have 

concerts on a regular basis. The council's mobile library also calls regularly. 




Rhondda Care Home, Fax: 01443 441314 

Tyntyla Avenue, Email : Enquiries@rhonddanursinghome.co.uk 

Ystrad, Website : www.rhonddanursinghome.co.uk 

Pentre, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF41 7SU 

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Residents enjoying the conservatory 

The dining area at the nursing home 

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Taliesin Residential Home 

Taliesin is a small, privately owned home situated in Bridge Street, near the centre of Tonypandy 

and benefits from local amenities, like shops, post office, transport and places of worship as well 

as interaction with the community. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. The home 

can accommodate people in the early stages of dementia. 

Taliesin has 15 registered beds. Most rooms are single, with 2 shared rooms. 3 rooms on the 

first floor are accessed by stairs, there is no lift at the home. All ground floor rooms are 

wheelchair accessible. Each room has a television point. Residents can, if they wish, bring small 

items of furniture or ornaments with them to personalise their room. 

The home has 2 lounges, with entertainment including television, music and special lighting and 

a residents' kitchenette. Residents can bring pets (by arrangement). The home has a car park 

for 5 cars and a garden with patio area and has the use of its own minibus for outings. It has its 

own laundry facilities. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a dentist and hairdresser. A suggestion box is 

available for anyone to suggest possible improvements. Visitors are welcome to call at any time. 

A range of activities are organised which include playing cards, origami, sing-a-longs, parties and 

barbeques in the warmer months, plus visiting artists come to entertain the residents. 



Taliesin Residential Home, Fax : 01443 436666 

Bridge Street, Website: www.taliesinresidentialhome.co.uk 

Tonypandy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF40 2TU 

34

One of the two lounges at Taliesin 

Residents enjoying lunch 

in the dining room 


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Tŷ Pentwyn Nursing Home 

Tŷ Pentwyn is a privately owned, modern nursing home, renovated and refurbished to a very 

high standard. The building is situated in picturesque surroundings, on the outskirts of the town 

of Treorchy. 

The home is registered to provide both personal and nursing care for older people, including 

those who have more specialised needs such as dementia, are chronically sick, physically 

disabled or who need cancer care. There are 20 single rooms and 5 shared. No rooms have 

ensuite facilities. Tŷ Pentwyn welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can also offer 

respite care. 

The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with ramps and a lift to gain access to the first floor. 

The home has a lounge with television, video and music facilities and a kitchenette is available 

for the use of residents. There is a public telephone as well as telephone and television points in 

all rooms. The home has a car park and a large garden with lovely views and seating areas. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including musical movement, visits from the 

local WI Kitchen Band, jewellery parties, slide shows and vocal artists. We play bingo, carpet 

bowls and hold quizzes. The council's mobile library also calls regularly. 

The home has a minibus for outings and on Friday mornings, picks up visitors to the home (from 

local area only). 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a dietitian, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician and 

hairdresser. 



Tŷ Pentwyn Nursing Home, Fax: 01443 778010 

Pentwyn Road, 

Treorchy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF42 6HD 

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The chef serving tea to a resident 

One of the two lounges at the Nursing Home 

A typical bedroom at Ty Pentwyn 

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Tŷ Porth Care Home (Nursing and Residential) 

Tŷ Porth Care Home is privately owned by the Rhondda Care Group, and is set close to the 

centre of the gateway town of Porth with bus stops each way, right outside the front door. 

The home, built in 2004, provides personal care and nursing care for frail, older people and can 

accommodate, on a separate floor, people who suffer from dementia. 

There are 79 extra large bedrooms which can accommodate wheelchair users, all of which have 

their own full en-suite bathroom with walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin. The home has 

two lifts which are fully wheelchair accessible. 

The home has seven different lounges, with television, video and music facilities and hearing loop 

systems. There are 4 separate dining rooms. Each bedroom has its own private telephone and 

many have great views of the town. There is a shop and café on the ground floor. 

The home’s full time activity organiser ensures a busy schedule of bingo sessions, quizzes, 

craftwork, film shows, games and crossword competitions. There are regular daytrips, concerts, 

visits from clothing retailers and also the council’s mobile library service. 

The home has regular visits from the chiropodist, dentist, optician and hairdresser who has use 

of a fully fitted professional salon. 



Tŷ Porth Care Home, Fax: 01443 687796 

Cemetery Road, Email: enquiries@typorthcarehome.co.uk 

Porth, Website: www.typorthcarehome.co.uk 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 0BH 

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One of the three lounges at Tŷ Porth 

The dining area 


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Tŷ Ross Nursing and Residential Home 

Tŷ Ross Nursing and Residential Home is situated in the village of Treherbert in approximately 

one acre of private grounds. 

The home has 40 registered beds and provides personal and nursing care for frail, older people 

and can accommodate people with more specialised needs such as cancer care, suffering from 

a terminal illness or a physical disability. Tŷ Ross welcomes people on a short or long term basis. 

The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift to gain access to the first and second 

floors. No rooms have ensuite facilities. Residents may bring small items of their own furniture 

to personalise their room. 

The home has 3 lounges, all with television and some with video facilities, together with a private 

visitors lounge. A mobile telephone is available for private use. Pets are allowed at the home by 

prior arrangement. Garden facilities are also available. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including bingo sessions, day trips etc. We 

also celebrate special events such as birthdays, St Davids Day, Easter and Christmas. We have 

visits from local school children, choirs and Welsh schools, and arrange outings to the club on 

Rugby International days and trips to the Millenium Stadium when possible. 




Tŷ Ross Nursing and Residential Home, Fax: 01443 777467 

Ross Rise, 

Ninian Street, 

Treherbert, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF42 5RD 

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One of the three lounges at Tŷ Ross 



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Ystrad Fechan Residential Home 

Ystrad Fechan is a council owned home situated in pleasant surroundings, close to shops and 

other local amenities. It is a purpose built home which has become part of the community of 

Treorchy and Cwmparc. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Respite care 

facilities are also available. The home can accommodate frail, older people, including those with 

a sensory impairment or continence problems. 

At Ystrad Fechan there are 29 registered beds including 2 for respite. All rooms are single. No 

rooms have ensuite facilities. Residents are welcome to bring possessions and items of personal 

value with them, including small items of furniture. 

The home has 3 lounges, all with television, together with a private visitors lounge. There is a 

public telephone and some rooms have their own telephone point. Television points are in all 

rooms. 

The home has a car park for 14 cars and a garden with patio chairs and benches. Residents are 

able to assist the gardener/handyman with gardening tasks if they wish. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis including bingo sessions, annual outings 

during the Summer, visits to the Parc and Dare theatre, fish and chip suppers, musical 

entertainment provided by Live Music Now and Music in Hospitals. The council's mobile library 

also calls regularly. 




Ystrad Fechan Residential Home, Fax: 01443 777591 

Station Road, 

Treorchy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF42 6HN 

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One of the three lounges at Ystrad Fechan 

Residents enjoying dinner 

A typical bedroom at the residential home 

43

Zoar Residential Home 

 

Zoar Residential Home is a privately owned home set in the small village of Clydach with good 

views of the valley. 


basis and can also provide respite care. The home can accommodate frail, older people, 

including those with a mental illness, sensory impairment or continence problems. 

There are 23 single rooms at Zoar, and 4 shared. All of the rooms have ensuite facilities. 

Residents may bring small items of their own furniture with them to personalise their room. A 

television point is available in each room. The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift 

to gain access to the upper floor. 

The home has 3 lounges. Outside, there is parking space for 4 cars and garden facilities are also 

available. In some circumstances, pets are allowed at Zoar, but this is with prior arrangement. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including bingo, social outings, sing-alongs, 

cards, board games and theatre trips. The council's mobile library also calls regularly. 




Zoar Residential Home, Fax: 01443 434362 

Marion Street, 

Clydach Vale, 

Tonypandy, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF40 2DN 

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One of the three lounges at Zoar 



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Care Homes in Cynon 

 

Aberpennar Court Care Centre 

Aberpennar Court is a privately owned purpose built care home situated in the town of 

Mountain Ash, with access to local amenities being a short distance away. 

The home has 49 registered beds, with 45 single rooms and 2 shared rooms, all rooms have 

ensuite facilities. It provides personal and nursing care for older people, and welcomes people on 

a short or long term basis and can also offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the 

care home. Aberpennar Court also offers respite and day care for people living in the community. 

The home can accommodate frail, older people, and those who need more specialist nursing care. 

Aberpennar Court has 4 lounges and a designated smoking room. It is fully accessible for 

wheelchairs, with wide corridors and a lift to gain access to the first floor and there are aid 

assisted baths on both floors. All rooms have a call system for contacting staff. 

Residents are welcome to bring personal belongings such as photographs, ornaments and 

furniture, providing space allows and that they meet with health and safety regulations. 

The home has car parking facilities and a garden with a patio and seating area. 

Aberpennar Court can provide meals around each individual’s needs and any particular dietary 

requirements are catered for. 

A range of activities are organised by the home's activities organiser, including bingo, arts and 

craft, various seasonal activities and trips. There is also regular in house entertainment. Religious 

beliefs can be catered for. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician and a 

physiotherapist. A hairdresser visits on a weekly basis at an additional cost. 



Aberpennar Court Care Centre, Fax: 01443 473505 

Windsor Road, Email: aberpennar.court@highfield-care.com 

Mountain Ash, Website: www.highfield-care.com 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3BH 

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The reception area at Aberpennar Court 


residential home 

The pool at the care home 

47

The Beeches Care Home 

 

The Beeches is a privately owned home situated at the edge of Aberdare town and is within 

walking distance of bus and railway stations and a taxi rank, enabling residents to access the 

range of amenities that are available within the community. 

The home provides personal and nursing care for adults over 18 years. It welcomes people on a 

short or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care 

home. The Beeches also offers respite care. The home can accommodate frail, older people, 

including those with a sensory impairment or continence problems or people who need more 

specialist nursing care such as terminal illness. 

The home is purpose built, with 58 registered beds. There are 28 single rooms and 14 shared rooms, 

17 rooms have ensuite facilities. It is fully accessible and has a lift to gain access to the first floor. 

The home has 5 lounges including quiet lounges, together with a private visitors lounge. All 

rooms have television points and telephone points if required. The home has a car park and a 

garden with a patio and seating area. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the home's activities co-ordinator, 

including arts and crafts sessions, bingo, visiting entertainers and indoor gardening sessions. 

Local school children visit on special occasions. There are close links with the Salvation Army 

and local clergy visit to give communion. 

We have our own minibus with tail lift to allow residents to participate in trips out. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician and a 

physiotherapist. 



The Beeches Care Home, Fax: 01685 872633 

Bethuel Street, Email: The.beeches@craegmoor.co.uk 

Aberdare, Website: www.craegmoor.co.uk 

Rhondda Cynon Taf. CF44 7HJ 

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One of the five lounges at the care home 

A member of staff talking to 

a resident at the home 

A typical bedroom at The Beeches 

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Cwmaman Care Centre 

Cwmaman is a purpose built, private care home situated in the village of Cwmaman, enjoying 

mountain views and close to local amenities, including shops, public houses, a post office and 

places of worship. It is also on a local bus route. 

The home provides personal care for older people and younger physically disabled people. It 

welcomes people on a short or long term basis and offers trial visits to people thinking about 

moving into care. Cwmaman also offers respite and convalescence care for people living in the 

community. The home accommodates frail, older people, including those with a sensory 

impairment or continence problems and people who are elderly mentally infirm. The young 

physically disabled are also catered for. 

The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift to all 3 floors. There is a door entry system 

operating on the Elderly Mentally Infirm floor. 

Cwmaman has 51 registered beds, there are 45 single rooms and 6 shared rooms, 10 beds 

have ensuite facilities. The home has 3 lounges and 3 dining rooms. All rooms have television 

and telephone points. The home has a car park and a garden with a patio. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including bingo and raffles, regular 

shopping trips, pub outings and pamper evenings plus theme nights and seasonal events. 

A singer often visits and entertains the residents with a show and a clothing salesperson visits monthly. 

The home has regular visits from doctors, chiropodists, dentists and opticians, a complementary 

therapist and hairdresser. 



Cwmaman Care Centre, Fax: 01685 878786 

Morris Street, 

Cwmaman, Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6HW 

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One of the three lounges at Cwmaman Care Centre 


A staff member talking to a resident 

51

The Laurels Residential Home 

The Laurels is a privately owned home situated in Trecynon village, quite close to local 

amenities, including Aberdare park, a chemist shop, post office, hairdresser and a library, with a 

regular bus service into Aberdare town. 

The home provides personal care for older people. It welcomes people on a long term basis. 

Following a holistic assessment, the home can accommodate frail, older people, including those 

with a sensory impairment or continence problems. 

The Laurels has 18 registered beds and all its rooms are single. The home is fully accessible for 

wheelchairs, with a lift and stair lift to gain access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite 

facilities. 

There is a door entry system and alarm for security purposes. The home has a conservatory and 

a lounge with a television. All rooms have television points and telephone points can be fitted by 

arrangement. There is a public telephone for the use of residents. There is a car park and a 

garden with tables and seating areas. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including chapel and church services, a 

visiting keyboard player provides a monthly sing-song afternoon, twice weekly 'music and 

movement' exercise sessions, board games, karaoke, bingo and seasonal events. Trips out are 

arranged by staff at The Laurels. 

The council's mobile library calls regularly, and the home has regular visits from a chiropodist, a 

dentist, an optician and hairdresser. 



The Laurels Residential Home, Fax: 01685 883939 

23 Meirion Street, 

Trecynon, 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8NA 

52

Residents enjoying dinner at 

The Laurels 


A resident with one of the pets 

at the home 

53

Maesteg House Residential Care Home 

Maesteg House is a privately owned home, managed by the owner. It is situated in Mountain 

Ash, within easy walking distance of the town centre and access to the town's local amenities. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Respite care 

may be available occasionally. The home can accommodate frail, older people, including those 

with a physical disability or sensory impairment, dementia or continence problems. 

Maesteg House has 11 registered beds with 5 single and 3 shared rooms. The home has ramped 

wheelchair access and 2 stair lifts give access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite facilities. 

The home has 2 lounges, both with television, video and hi-fi. There is a public telephone for the 

use of residents and a nearby post box. The home has a car park for 2 cars and a garden with 

seating areas and greenhouse. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including summer trips, sing-a-longs, 

reminiscence sessions, shopping trips, knitting, sewing and crocheting groups, musical videos 

and visits from local school children. Residents are encouraged to continue life as they did prior 

to moving into residential care. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist (when required), optician, a 

hairdresser, clergy and dietitian. 



Maesteg House, Fax: 01443 475480 

Aberdare Road, 

Mountain Ash, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3PT 

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One of the two lounges at Maesteg House 


Residents chatting to a member of staff 

55

Maesyffynnon Residential Home 

Maesyffynnon is a council owned home situated in Aberaman village, quite close to local 

amenities, including shops, a public house, a post office and a library. It is on a bus route and a 

half mile bus ride gives access to Aberdare's amenities. 

The home provides personal care for frail older people and older people with dementia. It 

welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about 

moving into the care home. 

Maesyffynnon also offers respite care for people living in the community. The home can 

accommodate frail, older people, including those with a sensory impairment or continence 

problems. A Keyworker Scheme is employed to give more individual support by linking an 

identified member of staff with each resident. 

Maesyffynnon has 26 registered beds and all its rooms are single. The home is fully accessible 

for wheelchairs with a lift to provide access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite facilities. 

There is a door entry system for added security. 

The home has 4 lounges, all with televisions, video and music and two dining rooms, offering a 

choice of main meals. In addition, there is a private visitors lounge and residents' kitchenette. 

There is a public telephone for residents to use. The home has a car park and a garden with 

seating areas and patio. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including visiting entertainers and school 

children coming to the home, trips to the theatre and other places of interest, bingo and quizzes. 

The home has regular visits from a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician, a minister and hairdresser. 



Maesyffynnon Residential Home, 

Blaengwawr Close, 

Aberaman, 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6TW 

56

One of the four lounges at 

Maesyffynnon 


A view of one of the dining areas 

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Meadowlands Care Centre 

Meadowlands is a privately owned, purpose built care home situated in the grounds of 

Aberdare hospital, just a few minutes drive or bus trip from the town centre with all its amenities. 

The home provides personal and nursing care for older people with dementia. It welcomes 

people on a short or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving 

into the care home as well as respite care whenever possible. The home can accommodate frail, 

elderly people living with dementia, with or without sensory impairment or continence problems. 

Meadowlands has 52 registered beds with 46 single rooms and 3 shared. The home is fully 

accessible for wheelchairs with a lift giving access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite 

facilities. There is a door entry system for added security. 

Every room has a television point. The home has 4 lounges, all with televisions plus 2 smokers' 

rooms. There is a multi-sensory room. There are kitchenettes and public telephones for the use 

of residents and staff will post mail. The home has a large car park and a garden with a furnished 

patio. 

We have activities co-ordinators who carry out the diversional and social activities and other care 

staff who get involved in activities provision and activities of daily living e.g. shopping trips, chapel 

etc. We also make contact and liaise with various churches and voluntary groups. 

The home has regular visits from a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician, hairdresser and an 

aromatherapist. 


The Manager, Telephone: 01685 879893 / 879292 

Meadowlands Care Centre, Fax: 01685 886911 

Abernant Road, Website: www.highfield-care.com 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0PY 

58

One of the four lounges at Meadowlands 


Meadowlands multi-sensory room 

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Oakwood Nursing Home 

 

Oakwood is a privately owned home situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of 

Aberdare, overlooking Aberdare Country Park. It is fairly close to the public routes of Aberdare 

town centre which is approximately two miles away. 

The home provides personal and nursing care for older people. It welcomes people on a short 

or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. 

Oakwood also offers respite care for people living in the community. The home can 


problems or people who are elderly mentally infirm and those who need more specialist nursing 

care. 

It has 44 registered beds, with 38 single rooms and 3 shared rooms, of these, 10 rooms have 

ensuite facilities. The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift to gain access to the first 

floor. 

The home has 4 lounges, one being used as a smoker’s lounge for residents and their families. 

All rooms have television points. A public telephone is available for the use of residents. The 

home has a car park with 20 spaces, and a garden with a patio and seating area. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis. We celebrate seasonal occasions with 

various activities, the Salvation Army visit and the local clergy to give communion. We hold 

competitions such as indoor skittles and have singsongs and karaoke. The home has four 

diversional therapists who arrange different therapies for residents, including arts and craft, which 

can be seen displayed around the building. In the summer months, trips to the seaside and other 

places of interest are arranged. We also visit the Coliseum Theatre to see shows and 

pantomimes and travel to the Bowls Club in Mountain Ash for an occasional afternoon out. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, an optician, and a Macmillan 

physiotherapist. 


Matron, Telephone: 01685 881210 

Oakwood Nursing Home, Fax: 01685 873330 

Hazel Drive, 

Landare Park, 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8DB 

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One of the four lounges at Oakwood 

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Tegfan Resource Centre 

 

Tegfan is a council owned home situated in the small village of Trecynon, near to Aberdare Park, 

various shops and Maesnewydd Garden Centre and coffee shop. 

The home provides personal care for frail, older people including those with a sensory impairment 

or continence problems and people who are elderly mentally infirm. It welcomes people on a 


home. Tegfan also offers respite and day care for people living in the community. 

Tegfan has 46 registered beds and all of its rooms are single, with 39 rooms having ensuite 

facilities. It is accessible for wheelchairs, with steps and a ramp to the main entrance and a flat 

entrance to the lower ground floor. 

The home has 6 lounges, all with T.V. and video together with a private visitors lounge. All rooms 

have television and telephone points. The home has a car park with 23 spaces and a garden with 

a patio and seating area. 

We have organised entertainment at the home, especially at seasonal occasions. Local 

schoolchildren visit to entertain the residents with their singing, also local churches and chapels 

visit to give services. Clothes sales are organised 3 times a year. Trips and outings are arranged 

in the summer months to the seaside or countryside (weather permitting). 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist, and an optician. Religious 

services are also available. 



Tegfan Resource Centre, Fax: 01685 886118 

Llewellyn Street, 

Trecynon, 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf , CF44 8HU 

62

One of the six lounges 

at Tegfan 


resource centre 


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Troedyrhiw Residential Home 

Troedyrhiw is a council owned home, on the Caegarw side of Mountain Ash close to all local 

amenities. 

Troedyrhiw has 26 permanent beds including 1 respite bed. The home provides personal care 

for frail older people and those who are elderly mentally infirm, and welcomes people on a long 

term basis and also offers respite care for people living in the community. A Keyworker system 

is in operation to ensure that all members of the care staff team take special responsibility for 

individuals needs. 

The home is fully accessible with all facilities on one floor. All bathrooms and toilets are adapted 

to meet the needs of the elderly. 

The home has 5 lounges, 3 for frail elderly, and 2 for elderly mentally infirm. 4 of these lounges 

have televisions and videos and a quiet lounge for elderly mentally infirm. All bedrooms have 

television and telephone points. There is also a visitors lounge with tea and coffee making 

facilities. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis. These include cards and board games, 

bingo, in-house concerts and entertainment, theatre visits, organised day trips to places of 

interest, trips to the Bowls Hall for lunch, beauty afternoons, annual summer fete, (money raised 

is paid into an unofficial fund from which all residents benefit), seasonal entertainment (e.g. 

St.Davids Day, Easter bonnet parade, Christmas celebrations), local Primary School and local 

Rugby Club Choir visit to sing to residents. 

The home has regular visits from Community Nurses, Chiropodists, Dentist, GPs and Optician. 



Troedyrhiw Residential Home, Fax: 01443 479021 

Troedyrhiw Road, 

Mountain Ash, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 4LD 

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One of the five lounges at the home 

A view of the dining room 

A typical bedroom at Troedyrhiw 

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Ty'r Twyn Residential Care Home 

for the Elderly 

Ty'r Twyn is a privately owned care home conveniently situated for access to local amenities, 

including shops, post office, church, leisure and health centres. The home is on a local bus route. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Ty'r Twyn also 

offers respite care for people living in the community, subject to availability. The home can 


problems. 

The home has 18 registered beds with 10 single rooms and 4 shared rooms, no rooms have 

ensuite facilities. Access to the first and second floors is by stair lifts. 

Ty'r Twyn has 2 lounges and a conservatory. All the rooms have television and telephone points. 

The home has a large car park and a garden which residents may use. 

A range of activities are organised at the home, including bingo, karaoke, baking, exercises, 

reminiscence sessions, and visits from musicians and singers. The home has regular visits from 

a dentist, and optician and a hairdresser. 


The Manager, Telephone: 01443 740538 / 029 2088 4842 

Ty'r Twyn Residential Care Home Fax: 029 2088 0807 

for the Elderly, 

Carnetown, 

Mountain Ash, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 4PB 

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A view of the dining area at Ty’r Twyn 



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Willows Care Home 

 

Willows is a private care home owned by Craegmoor Healthcare Ltd situated at Perthcelyn in 

the town of Mountain Ash, on the bus route between Aberdare and Pontypridd/Cardiff. 

The Willows provides psychiatric nursing care. This is for older people with mental health 

limitations and individuals over the age of 40 with functional psychiatric limitations. Short term, 

respite and long term placements will be considered. 

Willows has 48 registered beds with 44 single rooms and 2 shared rooms, none of which have 

ensuite facilities. The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with a lift to access the first floor. 

The home has 3 lounges 2 of which have T.V. and video facilities and the third which is a quiet 

area. A private visitors lounge can be made available when needed. All rooms have television 

points and a public telephone is available for use by residents. The home has a car park and a 

garden with a patio area and lawn. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis. These include aromatherapy, advocacy, 

arts and crafts, bingo, karaoke and sing-a-longs. The home has regular visits from a doctor, a 

chiropodist, a dentist, an optician, a dietitian, a speech therapist and specialist nurse input is 

actively encouraged. We also have the use of a multi-sensory room. 



Willows Care Home, Fax: 01443 477111 

Llanwonno Road, Email: willows.perthcelyn@craegmoor.co.uk 

Perthcelyn, Website: www.craegmoor.co.uk 

Mountain Ash, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf 

CF45 3LJ. 

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The reception area at Willows 


A view of the multi-sensory room 

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Ysguborwen House 

 

Ysguborwen is a privately owned home situated in Llwydcoed in Aberdare, in extensive 

landscaped grounds, surrounded by glorious countryside. 


or long term basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. 

Ysguborwen also offers respite care for people living in the community. The home can 


problems or people who are elderly mentally infirm, disabled, or those who need more specialist 

nursing care. 

Ysguborwen has 89 registered beds with 67 single rooms and 11 shared rooms, the majority of 

which have ensuite facilities. There are 3 lifts plus a stairlift. 

The home has 6 lounges, including smoking and non smoking areas, a guest sitting room and a 

library area. All bedrooms have television points. There are two public telephones available and 

telephone points can also be provided in rooms, if required. The home has 2 large car parks and 

a garden and separate seating area. 

A range of activities are organised daily. A team of activity co-ordinators ensure a programme of 

entertainment that includes: craft works, bingo, beauty treatments, musical events, tea dances 

and bowls, in addition there are monthly theme lunches, Director's dinners and guest 

entertainment. Frequent outings are organised to shopping centres, markets, restaurants, 

theatres and to the seaside and country parks. 

The home has regular visits from local doctors, chiropodist, dentists, opticians and the council's 

mobile library. 



Ysguborwen House, Fax: 01685 882450 

Llwydcoed, 

Aberdare, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 0AX 

70

One of six lounges at 

Ysguborwen House 

A resident feeding the home’s ponies 

A residents bedroom at the home 

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Care Homes in Taff Ely 

 

Aspen House Nursing Home 

Aspen House is a privately run home situated in the heart of Trallwn village, which is an ideal 

location for residents requiring a degree of independence. The home enjoys easy access to local 

shops, the village community centre, post office and church. It benefits from a regular bus service 

into Pontypridd town, about a mile away. 

The home provides both personal and nursing care for older people. It welcomes people on a 


home. Respite care is available, subject to availability. 

The home offers general nursing care, and can accommodate people with a wide range of 

illnesses. We can accommodate people with mental health problems, but only if their physical 

needs are greater. It has up to 30 nursing places with a total of 38 registered beds. 

All rooms are single and have en-suite bathrooms. There is a television in every room and a 

telephone point can be fitted by arrangement. The home has a public telephone for residents' 

use. 

The home has 4 lounges (one for smokers) and a guest sitting room. There is a lift to all floors. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis and include singalongs, video shows, soft 

ball, bingo and quizzes. The home has a car park for 4 cars and a garden with a patio area. 

Aspen House receives regular visits from a doctor, chiropodist, dentist, optician, minister and 

hairdresser. 

Visitors are welcome to call at any time. 



Aspen House Nursing Home, Fax: 01443 400283 

37 Coedpenmaen Road, Email: aspenhouse@ukonline.co.uk 

Trallwn, 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 4LR 

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One of the four lounges at the home 

A typical bedroom at Aspen House 

A resident receiving support from the staff 

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Cae Glas Resource Centre 

Cae Glas is a council owned home situated in Hawthorn and enjoys easy access to local 

amenities, such as public house, post office, church, swimming pool and public transport. 

The home provides personal care for frail, older people and for people with dementia. It 

welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer respite care for people living in the 

community. A trial visit can be arranged for people thinking about moving into the care home. 

Cae Glas has 38 registered beds, including 6 respite care beds. The home is registered to 

provide care for elderly mentally ill residents as well as frail, older people. All rooms are single. 

The home is on 2 levels, all upstairs rooms are accessed by lift. No rooms have ensuite facilities. 

The home has 7 lounges, all but one having tea making facilities. In addition, there is a private 

visitors' lounge. There is a public telephone with telephone and television points in every room. 

Mail can be posted by the staff. The home has a large car park and a garden with seating and 

tables. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis and include in-home concerts, trips out, 

quizzes and a Welsh class. 

The home receives regular visits from the mobile library, a doctor, a dentist, a chiropodist, a 

minister, an optician and hairdresser. 



Cae Glas Resource Centre, Fax: 01443 841234 

Cardiff Road, 

Hawthorn, 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5AH 

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One of the centre’s seven lounges 

One of the dining rooms at the 

Resource Centre 

A typical bedroom at Cae Glas 

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Nursing and Residential Home 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Nursing and Residential Home is a privately owned care home with 

40 registered beds and can accommodate up to 35 nursing places. The care home is situated 

in Nantgarw village, just off the main Caerphilly road. 


or long term basis and can offer respite care when a room is available. The home can 

accommodate people with mild dementia (when nursing needs are greater), a physical disability 

(including orthopaedic) or sensory impairment, people who are chronically sick or living with a 

terminal illness and residents with continence problems. 

There are 36 single rooms and 2 shared rooms. None have en-suite facilities. There is a 

telephone and television point in every room. The home has a public trolley telephone for 

residents' use. A post box is nearby. 

The home has 3 lounges. There is a main lift and stair lift for a few steps in a corridor linking the 

old and new parts of the building. A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the 

events organiser, details of which appear in the home's social calendar. The home has a car park 

and a garden with woodland areas that are wheelchair accessible. 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor has regular visits from a doctor, chiropodist, dentist, optician, church group, 

physiotherapist and hairdresser. There is a residents' fund that pays towards outings. 



Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Nursing Fax: 01443 843006 

and Residential Home, Email: mcobley.duffrynffrwd@tesco.net 

Old Nantgarw Road, 

Nantgarw, 

Cardiff, CF15 7TE 

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A view of the dining area at the nursing home 

One of the three lounges at the care home 

A typical bedroom at Duffryn Ffrwd Manor 

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Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Residential Home 

Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Residential Home is a privately owned care home with 53 registered 

beds arranged as 3 double and 1 single suites and 46 single rooms. The care home is situated 

in Nantgarw village, just off the main Caerphilly road. 

The home provides personal care for older people (with an option of accommodating 2 younger 

adults [over 55] with a physical disability). It welcomes people on a short or long term basis and 

can offer respite care when a room is available. 

The home can accommodate people in the early stages of dementia, or with a physical disability 

or sensory impairment and residents with continence problems. 

All 46 single rooms have en-suite facilities, as do the 3 double suites. There is a telephone and 

television point in every room. The home has a public trolley telephone for residents' use. 

The home has 2 lounges, each with a balcony overlooking surrounding countryside. There is a 

lift to the 3 floors. A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the events organiser. 

The home has a car park and a garden with woodland areas that are wheelchair accessible and 

seating. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, chiropodist, dentist, optician, church group, 

physiotherapist and hairdresser. 



Duffryn Ffrwd Manor Residential Home, Fax: 01443 843006 

Old Nantgarw Road, Email: mcobley.duffrynffrwd@tesco.net 

Nantgarw, 

Cardiff, CF15 7TE 

78

The dining area at the residential home 

One of the two lounges at Duffryn Ffrwd Manor 


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Garth Olwg Residential Home 

Garth Olwg is a council owned home situated in Church Village, quite close to local amenities, 

including shops, places of worship, public houses, a post office and bus stop. 

The home has 29 registered beds including 2 respite rooms and provides personal care for frail, 

older people including those with a sensory impairment or continence problems. It welcomes 


into the care home. 

All rooms at Garth Olwg are single. The home is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with ramps to 

all external doors and a lift to gain access to the first floor. No rooms have ensuite facilities and 

only two rooms offer specific accommodation for wheelchair users. 

The home has 4 lounges (including a smokers' room and a conservatory), together with a private 

visitors' lounge. There is a public telephone for the use of residents. The home has a car park for 

7 cars and a garden with seating areas and tables. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including trips out, bingo, quizzes and 

lottery. The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist (by arrangement), an 

optician, a manicurist and hairdresser. The council's mobile library calls regularly. 



Garth Olwg Residential Home, Fax: 01443 203466 

Main Road, 

Church Village, 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 1BT 

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A view of Garth Olwg’s spacious grounds 

A typical bedroom 

One of the lounges at the residential home 

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Ty Eirin Care Centre 

 

Ty Eirin is a privately owned care home situated in a residential area of Thomastown, near 

Tonyrefail. The home enjoys some local amenities, including shops, post office and public house. 

It has regular visits from the mobile library, but also has its own extensive book collection. It 

benefits from a convenient bus stop. 

The home provides both personal and nursing care for older people. Ty Eirin welcomes 


into the care home. Respite care can be offered when vacancies at the home allow. 

The home can accommodate people with dementia, people who are chronically sick or with 

orthopaedic needs or a more general physical disability or sensory impairment and residents with 

continence problems or a terminal illness. 

There is a door entry system in the Elderly Mentally Infirm unit for added security. Every room has 

a television point and, if not already available, a telephone point can be fitted by arrangement. 

The home has a public telephone for residents' use and a post box is nearby. 

The care home has up to 30 nursing places from within a total of 90 registered beds. There are 

5 double rooms and all bedrooms have ensuite facilities. There is a lift to all 3 floors and the home 

has 8 lounges. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the activities coordinator, including day 

trips, shopping excursions and the theatre. Ty Eirin shares the use of a minibus with its sister 

home, Ty Gwynno. The home has a large car park and a garden with patio area and seating. 

The home has regular visits from a doctor, chiropodist, dentist, optician, minister and hairdresser. 


The Matron, Telephone: 01443 675010 / 675020 

Ty Eirin Care Centre, Fax: 01443 675193 

Parc Eiren, 

Thomastown, 

Tonyrefail, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8EE 

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One of the eight lounges at the nursing home 

The dining/kitchen area at Ty Eirin 


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The Hollies Care Home 

 

The Hollies is a privately owned home, situated in a residential area of Trallwn, near Pontypridd 

town centre. The home is on a bus route and is a short taxi ride away from all Pontypridd's local 

amenities. 

The home provides both personal and nursing care for older people. The Hollies welcomes 


into the care home. They can offer respite care, when vacancies at the home allow. 

The home can accommodate people who are chronically sick or with orthopaedic needs or a 

more general physical disability or sensory impairment and residents with continence problems 

or a terminal illness. 

There is a door entry system for added security. It has 44 registered beds with 3 double rooms 

and 18 bedrooms have ensuite facilities. Every room has a television point and telephone point. 

The home has a public telephone for residents' use. There is a lift to all 3 floors. 

The Hollies has 4 lounges, a conservatory, 3 dining rooms and a residents' kitchenette. A guest 

sitting room can be made available if needed. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the home's activities coordinator which 

include bingo, trips out and 3rd Age University classes. The home has a well stocked library. 

There is a large car park and a garden with seating areas. 




The Hollies Care Home, Fax: 01443 400550 

98 Old Merthyr Road, Email: hollies@hallmarkhealthcare.co.uk 

Pontypridd, website: www.hallmarkhealthcare.co.uk 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 4DG 

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A view of the conservatory at the care home 

A typical bedroom at The Hollies 

The dining area at the home 

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Parc Newydd Residential Home 

Parc Newydd is a council owned home situated in New Park, Talbot Green, close to local 

amenities, including shops, banks, cafes and post office. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Parc Newydd 

can also offer respite care. The home can accommodate frail, older people, including those with 

a sensory impairment or continence problems. 

A nurse call system is available in every room, so that residents can summon assistance where 

and when needed. The home also has a keyworker system in operation. This system ensures 

that each resident has a named care worker who has particular responsibility for their care and 

well being. 

Parc Newydd is a single storey home, with ramps to all external doors. It has 36 registered beds. 

All rooms are single and 15 rooms have ensuite facilities. 

The home has 3 lounges and a conservatory. Tea / coffee making facilities are available, as is a 

visitors' room. Rooms are equipped with telephone and television points and there is a public 

telephone for the use of residents. The home has a car park for 10 cars and a garden with 

seating areas and tables, a fish pond and greenhouse. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis and include in home entertainment, trips 

out, quizzes and bingo. The home has regular visits from a doctor, a chiropodist, a dentist (by 

arrangement), and hairdresser. The council's mobile library calls regularly. 



Parc Newydd Residential Home, Fax: 01443 237848 

Green Park, 

Talbot Green, 

Pontyclun, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 8RB 

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A view of the reception area 

The dining area at Parc Newydd 


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Penrhos Residential Home 

Penrhos is a privately owned, family run care home situated off the main road through Llantwit 

Fardre, close to a bus route and convenient for a number of local amenities. 


basis and can offer a trial visit to people thinking about moving into the care home (following an 

initial assessment). Respite care can be offered when vacancies at the home allow. 

The single storey care home has 19 registered beds with 15 single and 2 double rooms that can 

accommodate people with a physical disability or sensory impairment and residents with 

continence problems. 

The home has a public telephone for residents' use however, a telephone point can be fitted in 

a room on request. 

Penrhos has a lounge/diner and breakfast bar facility. A range of activities are organised on a 

regular basis, including trips out, bingo and quizzes. The home has a car park for 10 cars and a 

garden with seating areas and tables. 




Penrhos, 

Between 9.00 - 5.00 Monday - Friday 

Old Station Yard, Fax: 01443 206329 

Llantwit Fardre, Website: www.penrhosresidentialhome.co.uk 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 2LZ 

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A corner of the ‘L’ shaped 

lounge at Penrhos 

A view of the dining area at the 

Residential Home 

A typical bedroom at Penrhos 

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Pontypridd Nursing Home 

Pontypridd Nursing Home is privately run, situated in a residential area of Maesycoed, not far 

from Pontypridd town centre and its local amenities. 

The home provides both personal and nursing care for older people. 

Pontypridd Nursing Home welcomes people on a short or long term basis and can offer a trial 

visit to people thinking about moving into the care home. Respite care can be offered when 

vacancies at the home allow. 

The home can accommodate people who are chronically sick or with orthopaedic needs or a 

more general physical disability or sensory impairment and residents with continence problems. 

Pontypridd Nursing Home has 40 registered beds, up to 20 can provide nursing care. There is 1 

double room and 4 bedrooms have ensuite facilities. Every room has a television point and a 

telephone point can be fitted on request. The home has a public telephone for residents' use and 

a post box close by. 

There is a lift to all 3 floors of the home which has 4 lounges (including a quiet room and a 

smoker’s lounge) and guest sitting room can often be made available. There is also a residents' 

kitchenette. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis by the home's activities coordinator and 

includes singalongs, bingo, quizzes, discussion groups and trips out. 

There are open visiting hours at the home which has a 12 space car park and a garden with 

seating areas. 

Pontypridd Nursing Home receives regular visits from a doctor, chiropodist, dentist, optician, 

minister and hairdresser. 



Pontypridd Nursing Home, Fax: 01443 492814 

Maesycoed Road, 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1JG 

90

One of the four lounges at the home 

A view of the conservatory 

A typical bedroom at Pontypridd Nursing Home 

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Ty Gwynno Care Centre 

 

Ty Gwynno is a privately owned care home situated in a residential area of Hopkinstown, near 

Pontypridd. The home enjoys some local amenities, including nearby shops, post office, church 

and public house. It is situated close to a bus route into Pontypridd. 

The home provides both personal and nursing care for older people. Ty Gwynno welcomes 


into the care home. They can offer respite care, when vacancies at the home allow. 

Subject to a positive assessment, the home can accommodate people with mild dementia, 

people who are chronically sick, have orthopaedic needs or a more general physical disability or 

sensory impairment and residents with continence problems or a terminal illness. 

There is a door entry system at the home for added security. The home offers up to 30 nursing 

places in a total of 51 registered beds. There are 2 double rooms and 1 room benefits from 

ensuite facilities. Every room has a television and telephone point and the home has a public 

telephone for residents' use. 

Ty Gwynno has 2 storeys with a lift to the upper floor, and 2 lounges. 

A range of activities are organised on a regular basis, including bingo, fish and chip suppers, trips 

out and skittles. Ty Gwynno shares the use of a minibus with its sister home, Ty Eirin. The 

home has a large car park and a garden with patio area and seating. 




Ty Gwynno Care Centre, Fax: 01443 480018 

Hafod Lane, 

Hopkinstown, 

Pontypridd, 

Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2PT 

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A typical bedroom at Ty Gwynno Care Centre 

A view of the reception area at the nursing home 


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Conclusion 

This booklet will have shown you the wide choice of care homes available in Rhondda Cynon 

Taf and given you further information about moving into a care home. 

The suggested questions on pages 8 and 9 may have helped you to make sure that all your 

concerns have been answered to your satisfaction. You are, after all, making important 

decisions about your future. Most care homes will welcome you for a trial visit, so you can 

familiarise yourself with the layout, facilities and atmosphere there. Others may be able to 

provide respite care so you can stay at the care home for a few days. We suggest you make 

use of these opportunities to find out more about the care home before making your final 

decision. 

We have given you a list of further contacts where you should be able to obtain specialist 

information over and above what is contained in our Positive Choice booklet. The 

organisations listed will be happy to help with any further enquiries you may have. If you have 

any doubts, they may be able to help you to resolve them. 

Above all, when you are looking at the options open to you, remember that you have the right 

to choose what is best for you to prepare for your future with confidence. That is what we 

mean by making a positive choice. 

For the most up to date information about Rhondda Cynon Taf care homes, please visit our 

website at : 

www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/communitycare 

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Other Useful Organisations 

There are a number of organisations that are there to help people who are thinking of moving into 

a care home. Each one will be able to offer specialist advice or guidance. 

Age Concern is the largest charity concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people. 

The organisation can offer information, advice and advocacy services. 

Telephone : 0800 00 99 66 (between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every day) 

Website: www.accymru.org.uk 

Bettercaring.co.uk lists registered care homes in the UK in their directory and provides 

information about long term care for older people. 

Telephone : 0845 644 1701 

Email : info@bettercaring.co.uk 

Website: www.bettercaring.co.uk 

Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales is the government body that makes sure that care 

homes meet the regulations and standards expected of them. They have the responsibility to 

investigate formal complaints when, it is felt, these standards are not being met. 

Telephone : 01443 848529 

Website: www.csiw.wales.gov.uk 

Counsel and Care provides a free and confidential information and advice service for older 

people, their carers, friends and relatives on a wide range of subjects. 

Telephone : 0845 300 7585 (Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 

Email : advice@counselandcare.org.uk 

Website: www.counselandcare.org.uk 

Nursing Home Fees Agency (NHFA) provides older people, their families and carers with free 

advice and information on obtaining and paying for all types of care. 

Telephone : 0800 99 88 33 

Email : enquiries@nhfa.co.uk 

Website: www.nhfa.co.uk 

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