Llwyndyrys Residential Home
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Llwyndyrys Residential Home
Llechryd,
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 2QP
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,305.00 |
Meet The Manager
Suzy Elms is Registered Manager at Llwyndyrys Residential Home.
Suzy brings a wealth of experience in care leadership and a genuine passion for supporting residents to live well everyday, with a calm, compassionate approach, she leads the team by example creating a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Suzy is committed to ensuring high standards of care while maintaining a warm, homely atmosphere where everyone feels valued, respected and heard.
Suzy believes in open communication with people who use our service and takes pride in building strong relationships with residents, relatives and the wider community.
Suzy has worked her way up from a carer through to Manager so knows every aspect of the home. She is passionate about providing the best possible care for residents in the home.
Llwyndyrys provides high-quality 24-hour residential care for 26 older people, including individuals living with dementia. Our team of highly skilled and empathetic staff care enormously about our residents and are integral to the friendly and warm atmosphere here at Llwyndyrys. Many of our staff are Welsh speaking.
Llwyndyrys Care Home is set in magnificent surroundings next to the River Teifi, situated on the A484 between the villages of Cenarth and Llechryd, 5 miles from Cardigan. The elegant Manor House, which has been sensitively extended to maintain the stateliness of the home, is set in ten acres of land. The home provides the comfort and ambience that a person would expect to find at home.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Electronic Medication Management. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Depression, Heart Disease, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia. |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Llwyndyrys Residential Home is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Llwyndyrys is tastefully decorated to the highest standards and yet is extremely comfortable. There are several lounge areas affording residents the choice of socialising with other residents or if they prefer enjoying the peace and quiet of one of the smaller lounges. Many of the social events that take place in Llwyndyrys are held in the grounds. There are numerous outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy the peace and quiet or enjoy al fresco dining during the summer months. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Bedrooms are fully furnished, but we welcome residents’ own furniture and effects, making their room a home from home. There are many safety features included in the home, which promote independence. For example, bathrooms and wet rooms have adaptations made to ensure safety. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 26 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,305.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Ceredigion |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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| Our Photos |
The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As part of your care plan with Llwyndyrys Residential Home, you'll receive support with daily living activities, both basic and physical, to help you lead a fulfilling life tailored to your abilities, whether at home or in the community. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Do you use solar power? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you compost? | Yes |
Llwyndyrys Residential Home
Llechryd,
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 2QP
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00009199-MCJC |
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| Report Published | 29th April 2024 |
| Registration Date | 25th January 2019 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant. |
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