Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home
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Cilddewi Park
Johnstown
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 3HP
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,694.00 |
Meet The Manager
Emma Lloyd is General Manager at Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home.
Plas-Y-Dderwen is a purpose built care home in the peaceful village of Johnstown near Carmarthen.
We provide high quality 24-hour nursing and residential care with a separate dedicated facility for people living with dementia. We also provide a service for people with a physical disability.
We're proud of our socially active community which revolves around superb facilities alongside first-rate care.
Robust pre-assessment will be undertaken prior to admission to ensure that we have a full understanding of residents needs and preferences, this ensures a smooth transition to our care facilities. We also work alongside other professionals to ensure that the best possible care is achieved. We aim to provide a activity filled day to suit individual needs whilst promoting independence and individuals choice.
Please follow this link to view our Care Inspectorate Wales report.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
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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We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. | ||
| 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) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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We take pride in supporting potential residents and their loved ones to make the correct choice when choosing a care home. Here at Plas Y Dderwen we can support all aspects of nursing and dementia care whether this be on a short or long term basis. The staff are fully trained to deliver an excellent service, ensuring that the residents that we support are of the utmost importance. The building is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and is all on one level making it easy for wheelchair access. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 1 |
| 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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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Our accommodation facilities include:
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| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Secure Access. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,694.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Carmarthenshire |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | 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.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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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 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).
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 sit with the residents they support when they dine.
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.
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.
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’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home, our Lifestyle/Activities staff endeavour to provide a wide range of activities that suit all residents' physical and mental needs. There are regular minibus trips to nearby places of interest, including visits to local beaches and shows. We also have a film club, gentlemen's club, arts and crafts club, with musical entertainment once a week. Activities are very important to the staff of Plas-Y-Dderwen, making the home a fun and active place for all the residents who live here. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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At our home we have Jill, the home's pet cat. Jill is key in making Plas-Y-Dderwen a real home from home for those we support. She can regularly be found lazing at someones' feet or in their lap! Jill will soon appear in her very own calendar and is looking forward to the fame this will bring her in the local community! We also welcome your pets, by arrangement. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Cilddewi Park
Johnstown
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 3HP
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00009310-HRLT |
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| Registration Date | 25th March 2019 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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