Blaenos House Nursing Home

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  • Blaenos House Nursing Home, Llandovery
Blaenos House Nursing Home is located within walking distance of the market town of Llandovery.

Specialising in simple and complex nursing and dementia care, the home is registered for up to 38 residents on a permanent or short-term basis.

The home is light and airy with a variety of communal areas including a conservatory which opens onto a secure patio area for residents to enjoy the country air. All the bedrooms are individually decorated with many enjoying views over the Welsh countryside.

The highly qualified general and specialist nurses and carers at Blaenos House treat everyone as an individual, tailoring their care and support to meet the residents' needs in a warm and homely environment. Many of the staff also speak Welsh as their first language.

Care Provided by Blaenos House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amie Porter (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • private, social service and NHS referrals accepted
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (36)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2002
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Blaenos House Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,071 – £1,702
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,071 – £1,702
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,189 – £2,291
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,189 – £2,291
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,215 – £2,033
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,215 – £2,033
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,362 – £2,270
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,362 – £2,270
  • Our Weekly Fee is based on the choice of bedroom and the personal care needs required. Before admission, a professional team member will assess to understand the support and care your loved one requires within the home. A personalised and tailored care plan will be created and monitored daily using our electronic care system.


    Included in Our Weekly Fee:
    Home staffed 24 hours a day
    Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), unlimited snacks and drinks
    Accommodation with bed & and bedding, towels, bedroom furniture, chair, curtains, lighting and individually controlled heating
    Laundering of bedding, towels, and personal clothing (except dry cleaning)
    Unrestricted use of communal areas
    Cleaning and decoration of rooms
    Maintenance of grounds and gardens
    Wi-Fi access
    Range of in-house activities and external outings (excluding admission fees, if applicable)
    Care and daily assistance in line with assessment.


    Prices quoted are based on permanent residency, per person per week for single occupancy.
    Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Prices correct as of March 2025 but are subject to change.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Blaenos House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting times are flexible 7 days a week and visitors are encouraged to spend quality time with their loved ones. All visitors must sign in and out of the home in the visitors book in reception.


  • Parking
  • Ample on-site parking is available for your convenience.


Blaenos House Nursing Home Reviews (36)

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Blaenos House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blaenos House Nursing Home has 36 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum moved in September to Blaenos House Nursing Home. The red tape caused problems but the manager and central admin staff were patient and helpful. On the move day, Mum was welcomed at the front door. She has settled well, loves the cakes, has a lovely, bright room which, like the rest of the home,
is spotless. We have seen different staff interact with Mum, all have been kind, patient and gentle with her. We are welcomed cheerfully when visiting and all staff have been very helpful with any questions we've had.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for such a wonderful review, we really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Amie.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was a resident at Blaenos House for just 2.5 months before he passed away on 12/08/24.
The care he received there was just great! The staff really got to know my husband well - soon becoming aware that he loved quizzes and had great general knowledge.
He was always clean and seemed happy
whenever l visited.
They were very empathetic when he sadly passed away.
Thanks very much to each and every one of your staff for generally keeping his last couple of months as happy as they could be. Well done!

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for such a lovely review, He was a lovely man and sadly missed by the whole team. I hope you are well. Kind regards Amie


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have just returned from visiting my mother. She is always neatly dressed and clean. The food she receives is of the best quality and excellently cooked. When my mother refused to wear her false teeth, the menu was adapted to meet her needs. The staff are all always cheerful, friendly and respectful.
The activities put on for the residents are first class. There are things that everyone can be involved in with no one feeling excluded.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for the wonderful feedback; this is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home, always welcome when visiting. The manager, nurses and staff are always very professional and dedicated to providing the best care to the service users. The home is clean and maintained to a high standard.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Many thanks for such a positive review, we are very grateful for your review. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Amie.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blaenos House Nursing Home has a wonderful, caring team, attentive, professional and all present themselves with brilliant communication.
There is a lovely welcome when visiting my husband daily, all staff strive in their working environment to provide unstinting nursing care.
There is strong leadership
to provide the quality of nursing care, amazing events, such as the community choir, are provided. All staff should be congratulated on their service, they operate to their brilliant best.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you very much for such wonderful feedback! It really is appreciated. Kind regards, Amie and team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wanted to leave a review for Blaenos House Llandovery, we searched everywhere in 2022 for my Mother-in-Law who has Dementia and is now 100 years old, after being let down by a previous home after being knocked down by another resident in another home and had several broken bones through poor management
and neglect at a previous Home. We found The Blaenos House Llandovery (Ashbury Homes) all the staff at Blaenos have brought her back from near death in 2022 to now 2024 she had her 100th Birthday Celebrations and absolutely fabulous party and weight bearing after everything she went through it is so amazing and brings a tear to our eyes every time we see her she is happy, content, and is so well looked after. We cannot say enough about the staff at Blaenos they are truly wonderful, Thank you to all, especially 3 members of staff in particular who are completely amazing, for the care I cannot fault them in any way, I only wish there were more homes like Blaenos Llandovery. Thank you to all!

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Many thanks for such an outstanding review! We thoroughly enjoy caring for Mum. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Never easy putting your loved one in a home, a few unsettled weeks but now Mum is back to her happy, cheeky self. All thanks to the care and support she received from the staff. Every one of them is so nice and her face lights up when she interacts with them. Lovely to see. A huge thank you to the staff
for their hard work in making us and Mum welcome. Much appreciated.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Hi Annie, thank you for the wonderful review, we are very grateful.
We look forward to seeing you at Blaenos House soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall experience is very good. My nan has settled in very well. She is smiling and laughing a lot more now she has settled. The staff are lovely with her. I have found everyone very accommodating when asked for anything. The activities coordinator and other staff members are exceptional. Thank you
for your kind efforts looking after my gran.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Hi Helen,
Thank you very much for your positive feedback.
We are very grateful, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Kind regards,
Amie.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came to celebrate my grandmother's birthday and it was a wonderful experience. Staff were very kind and accommodating.

Reply from Amie Porter, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Hi Linda,
Thank you for the very positive feedback! It was lovely meeting you and we are pleased that the party went well.
Look forward to seeing you in the future.
Kind regards,
Amie.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the staff for the kind and caring treatment that my dad received at Blaenos. I was a day late arriving from abroad but I know he died peacefully and content.
Thank you.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. We send you and your family our deepest condolences in this time of sadness.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has advanced dementia and could no longer be cared for in his own home. My mum and I were obviously apprehensive about Dad starting a new life in his new home, but we needn’t have worried. From the day Dad arrived he has been treated with so much care and kindness. Everyone has been very supportive
to us as well. The manager was there to greet us on that first day and was so warm and welcoming. She was able to answer any questions we had and put our minds at rest. The carers are wonderful and very hard-working and always greet you with a warm smile and friendly chat. Dad is always washed, dressed immaculately and cleanly shaven! There is regular entertainment and interesting activities for the residents. The food looks lovely and home-cooked too.


The home itself is set in beautiful grounds, it has two large lounges and a lovely conservatory where we can sit.


I am so grateful to everyone working at Blaenos House Nursing Home for giving my dad such wonderful care, thank you!


Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for such a heartfelt review. I am so glad that we were able to make this difficult journey a little easier for you. It is always a privilege to support both the resident and their family through the settling-in phase. I will be sure to pass on your thanks to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Another visit by my husband and myself yesterday to see my brother. I cannot express how grateful we are at seeing how very well cared for he is as usual. Circumstances beyond our control mean we can only visit him appropriately once a month, which means the world to us especially as we can see ourselves
that he is now safe, clean, tidy and extremely well fed! Thank you once again all at Blaenos for your devotion and also the tea and coffee each time we arrive!

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for your heartfelt words and thanks, I will be sure to pass this on to the team. We look forward to continue to welcome you for your visits and are delighted to be able to facilitate this quality time with your brother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care, love and support the staff show for Mum is outstanding and demonstrated by a fantastic party for my parents' diamond wedding anniversary.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to be able to support you in celebrating this special occasion.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife recently celebrated a milestone birthday. All the staff went out of their way to make this a memorable occasion, decorating the conservatory and producing a superb cake. They created a calm and welcoming atmosphere, to which my wife responded. Thank you.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the celebration of this milestone birthday. I will be sure to pass on the feedback to the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back to Blaenos soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have just returned from the most pleasant afternoon spent in Blaenos. The excellent events and catering teams had organised an afternoon tea with entertainment included. What a lovely experience! It was so nice to see the residents joining in with the singer in whatever form they chose, ranging from
being on their feet dancing, clapping and singing along, or sitting and listening to the wonderful singer. The afternoon tea that followed was delicious and plentiful. It is so nice to be able to sit and enjoy a meal with my grandmother in such welcoming surroundings. It is such a comfort to all my family that my grandmother is being cared for in the best possible surroundings by such caring and devoted staff.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for such a wonderful and kind review. It is so nice to hear that the events we arrange are enjoyed by family members as well as our residents and we appreciate that quality time is important, but also beneficial. We look forward to welcoming you back to Blaenos, soon. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended an afternoon tea with my son at the home where my father is a resident. We spent a lovely afternoon together with music and good company, and the tea was delicious.
Staff, as always, were caring and professional, dancing with residents and making sure everyone was enjoying themselves.
A
really enjoyable afternoon.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. I will be sure to pass on the comments to the staff. I am glad that you enjoyed the event, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're very happy with the standard of care shown in Blaenos House Nursing Home. The staff are always welcoming and show a good knowledge of the needs of the residents.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for this lovely feedback it is always much appreciated. I will be sure to pass it on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so lucky with our choice of a care home for our mother, who suffers 3wwith dementia. The level o care here is excellent. Whenever we visit, there is a lovely, calm, happy atmosphere within the home. The carer in charge of activities is superb - crafts, singing, ball games and gardening
services really go the extra mile and get the best out of each resident. The food is wonderful; the cook has a marvellous rapport with our mother and a kind word and joke whenever possible. So grateful.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for this wonderful review. I am delighted that you feel your mum is happy and settled with us here in Blaenos. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The head chef and the activities coordinator are outstanding in their roles and a common belief is that both ladies are the life and soul of Blaenos.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, I will be sure to pass this on, we are very proud to have both these ladies on our team and agree wholeheartedly that they are outstanding in their roles.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Delicious food, excellent care and lovely staff.

Reply from Jessica Bridgewater, Manager at Blaenos House Nursing Home

I am delighted that you enjoyed your time and the meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and thank you for your kind review.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.987)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10 for Blaenos House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.987 for Blaenos House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 150 Ratings = 4.987

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blaenos House Nursing Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate Wales is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Wales.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 02 Mar 2025

We are open for new residents on both permanent and short-term basis. We have a range of bedrooms available.


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Meet the Team (5)

Amie

Amie Porter

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

I have worked in care for 17 years and can honestly say that I cannot think of a more rewarding career. I feel it is an honour to have met so many amazing individuals and to have given them the best possible care to ensure they have a happy and meaningful stay with us.


Adrian

Adrian

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Having worked for several years in similar roles, my knowledge and experience helps to guide families through what can be a very difficult time in their lives. I’m very passionate about nursing and always strive to provide exceptional standards of care in the safest of environments.


Ivy

Ivy

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

The best part of my role is seeing the positive impact I have on residents’ daily lives and seeing them smile and enjoying themselves gives me great job satisfaction. I provide different activities every day for the residents to get involved with and can often be heard leading the communal singing heartily accompanied by the residents who thoroughly enjoy reminiscing and singing the songs of yesteryear.


Gavin

Gavin

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

For the past 17 months, I've poured my heart into this role, cherishing every moment I spend with our residents.


They've become like family to me, and I'll do whatever it takes to brighten their days and make a real difference in their lives.


My approach is simple: treat others with the same care and understanding I would want for my loved ones, especially as they grow older. It's all about patience, kindness, and empathy. Ultimately, my goal is to be a source of comfort and joy, enriching the lives of our residents in every way possible. Their well-being is my top priority, and I'm honoured to play a part in enhancing their quality of life, one day at a time.


Zoe

Zoe

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2022

I'm proud to be part of our Blaenos House Nursing Home team. Although I came into the care industry later in my career, I definitely feel I’ve now found my niche and bring a wealth of experience to ensure all runs smoothly in the home for our residents. It's a privilege to contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our residents and their families.


Frequently Asked Questions about Blaenos House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Blaenos House Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Blaenos House Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Independent Living Training, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Blaenos House Nursing Home have?

There are 36 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Blaenos House Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Blaenos House Nursing Home to the centre of Llandovery?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.