Ty Penrhos
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Ty Penrhos
2 Beddau Way,
Caerphilly
CF83 2AX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
Meet The Manager
Karen Davis is Manager at Ty Penrhos.
Karen has over 33 years of experience working for the NHS in clinical and managerial roles. She has gained vast experience working in the social care sector as a clinical nurse manager and deputy manager and has Diploma in Palliative Care and Management.
Karen has worked at Ty Penrhos Care Home since February 2016, she is registered with both the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Social Care Wales. Karen was made Home Manager in May 2022.
The team at Ty Penrhos is committed to providing a high standard of quality care treating all residents as individuals with compassion, empathy and love, treating them as if they were family.
Tŷ Penrhos Care Home is a modern care home for over 18s in a central community location in Caerphilly, South Wales. We focus on giving a great quality of life to our residents, whatever their abilities and needs.
Our specially trained team are on hand day and night to provide tailored care to our residents, including residential care and specialist care for those living with physical disabilities, mental disabilities and dementia.
We pride ourselves on providing a happy, friendly and warm environment that lets residents be as independent or involved as they choose to be.
Explore Tŷ Penrhos Care Home
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
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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Ty Penrhos 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. |
| 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 |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Each community has its own facilities with spacious movement spaces, lounge/dining areas and kitchenette, and assisted bathing. |
| 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, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Tŷ Penrhos provides en-suite accommodation for 83 people across five areas/communities, which support orientation with careful consideration for colour, light and furnishing. All bedrooms at Tŷ Penrhos exceed minimum space requirements and are equipped with an en-suite walk-in shower room with toilet and basin. Every effort has been made to incorporate the concept of dignity, privacy and choice into the community. All bedrooms are fitted with telephone points, Wi-fi access and TV units. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 83 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 83 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Caerphilly |
| 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.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
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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
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.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
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.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
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.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
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.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We encourage our residents to make friends, have interesting conversations and enjoy group pursuits. The full activities programme is enjoyed by both residents and their families, featuring one-to-one options and social choices. Residents can choose to take part in something everyday so that there is little chance of becoming bored. Regular activities include games, shows, sing-alongs, church services, gardening, craft-making, quizzes, shopping trips, beach and countryside excursions and visits to local attractions. There’s also an on-site hairdresser if you fancy a spruce-up. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | 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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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | 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 digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Ty Penrhos. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Ty Penrhos
2 Beddau Way,
Caerphilly
CF83 2AX
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00011453-WNRL |
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| Report Published | 18th February 2025 |
| Registration Date | 24th October 2019 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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