Ty Gwynno Care Home

Hafod Lane, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd CF37 2SD
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  • Ty Gwynno Care Home, Pontypridd
Ty Gwynno Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care to up to 46 older people in Pontypridd.

The home is just outside the town centre, with a bus route into the high street where residents can enjoy shops and amenities. It is also half an hour’s drive from Cardiff. The home is in a quiet residential area with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

Ty Gwynno Care Home is cheerfully decorated throughout its lounge and dining areas and its conservatory. Each bedroom is single and has a television point and WiFi, with a lift to bedrooms on the first floor. There is a large, landscaped garden with a seated patio area.

An activities coordinator organises a weekly timetable of activities, such as exercise classes, music and entertainment, gardening and quizzes.

Residents are involved in planning the menu, with all food being nutritionally balanced and dietary requirements accommodated.

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Care Provided by Ty Gwynno Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 46 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Dementia Care Types
  • What are the different dementia care types?
  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia
  • This is a home that cares for residents with different stages of dementia. They have a separate unit for residents with verbally or physically aggressive behaviours.
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Harkus (Registered Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All admissions will have a pre-admission assessment.
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (46)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Ty Gwynno Care 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 from £1,032
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,123
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,246
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,447
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,032
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,123
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,246
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,448

  • Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.


    Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Ty Gwynno Care 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)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged.


    There are no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Ty Gwynno Care Home; however they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.


  • Parking

  • Ty Gwynno Care Home has a private car park with disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park. There is also space to park on the adjacent roads.


Ty Gwynno Care Home Reviews (117)

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Ty Gwynno Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ty Gwynno Care Home has 117 reviews.

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Review from Gaynor T (Niece of Resident) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and comfortable room. My aunt seems to have settled in very well.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

It's great to hear that your Aunt has settled well - many thanks for taking time to write a review.


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Review from G H (Sister of Resident) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

For the length of time my sister has been at this home, we have been satisfied with the care she has received.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for your review. It's good to hear that you are satisfied with the care your sister is receiving.


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Review from Lyn B (Resident) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I love it here, I have made friends with a lot of people, I have got loads of friends. We have a lot of entertainment. I did not have anyone to talk to, but the staff are great upstairs and downstairs. I am not lonely anymore, I did not have anyone until I came here and I love it. Thank you for taking
me in when no one wanted me.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

What a wonderful review - thank you so much. It's great to know that you no longer feel lonely. It's also lovely for the team to know what a difference they make. Thank you.


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Review from Elsie B (Sister of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit every week and am always happy to see the care and attention given, not only to my sister but all the residents, sometimes in difficult situations. The staff and manager keep me informed if there are any changes in my sister's health etc.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for your review. It's great to know that your sister is being looked after well and that the communication from the Home to you is good.


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Review from Maldwyn M (Brother of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review.


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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the care home staff, for providing excellent care to my mother over the last two years.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for making time to write this review. I'm so glad your mother was well looked after.


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Review from Mark D (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely place.
Friendly staff.
Lots of activities.
Pleasant surroundings.
Would recommend.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Thank you for your review which seems to sum up Ty Gwynno nicely.


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Review from M J (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in this home are wonderful. So kind and helpful and most of all brilliant with my mother, she is very well cared for.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Thank you so much for this lovely email. It's great to know that the team members have such a good relationship with your mother.


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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for two and a half years. She has had excellent care and is happy and comfortable. Staff are always willing to listen to my requests and are very caring to all the residents.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It does make a difference for team members to be able to see what a positive impact they have.


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Review from M P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent care home and the family are very pleased with the standard of care she is receiving.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It is great to read that the home is so highly thought of.


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Review from Julie E (Regular Volunteer) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I first became involved with Ty Gwynno when my mum joined the home in December 2015. Mum has since passed away but I have continued to visit most Fridays, to help with the knitting group.
Staff attitude to the residents is very impressive - they are hard-working, cheerful and naturally affectionate
towards their charges. Residents are treated as individuals and their needs are always taken seriously. The atmosphere is always upbeat and there is a lot of laughter in the home - which was the first impression I had of the place, which made me feel it was the right place for my mum.
Staff work so hard to keep the residents entertained and the variety of events devised is impressive. These ranged last year from involvement in the RSPB garden bird survey to an appearance from an Elvis impersonator which was hugely popular. Miniature ponies also visited and activities such as gardening, writing poetry and cookery happen regularly. A lot of thought goes into all aspects of care.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Thank you also for your ongoing support to residents and team at Ty Gwynno. What a varied selection of activities - something to suit everyone.


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Review from N T (Wife of Resident) published on 31 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My relative has been a resident at Ty Gwynno for three and a half years he has had great care and attention, since he's been here most of the staff and nurses, are very caring they take timeout to talk to residents although they are busy I would recommend this home to anyone who has a relative looking
for a place.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. It's great for team members to see what a difference they make.


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Review from John V (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Ty Gwynno for 19 months and every time I call in to see my mum the staff are outstanding in every way. I can't recommend this home enough. It is clean and tidy and caring and the food is fabulous. 10/10.

Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Ty Gwynno Care Home

Thank you, John, for your kind words and praise on your most recent experience of Ty Gwynno Care Home. Our residents' care and wellbeing is our number one priority, along with being able to provide each person with the best possible experience every day! We really appreciate you letting us know how we are doing, it really motivates us! If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. We look forward to your next visit. Take care!


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Review from Alan J (Son of Resident) published on 1 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My relative has settled in well. The staff are very approachable and good to the residents. It always looks very clean and my relative kept immaculate. We hope she will continue to be cared for until the end of her days.

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Review from Brian P (Brother of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 19 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visit our sister as often as we can and always found the staff and facilities very good. From the chef who offers us tea or coffee to the staff that put on the different things that are going on to keep the patients occupied which I think is essential because I think there is nothing worse for people
to be left with nothing to occupy their minds. From the cleaners down everyone is very helpful and good. Myself, I am 85 yrs young.

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Review from Denver G (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A friendly, homely place in to which my father has settled nicely and now regards as 'home'.

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Review from Walter J K (Husband of Resident) published on 22 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife moved from hospital to this lovely home and settled in and is very happy here. She is being cared for and was made very welcome bt everyone on the staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Ty Gwynno Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.933 for Ty Gwynno Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (335 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 357 Ratings = 4.933

  • 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 Ty Gwynno Care Home is based on 30 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 46 registered maximum number of service users is 9.2, which has been reached with 30 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.

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Meet the Team (5)

Rebecca

Rebecca Harkus

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Rebecca. I am the Home Manager at Ty Gwynno Care Home.


I was born in Pontypridd and here I have remained and settled. I am a proud welsh lady and am fluent in the Welsh language.


I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2000 I have worked my way up through the following roles of General Registered Nurse to Unit Lead, Clinical Lead, and Deputy Manager, to my most recent post as the Home Manager of Ty Gwynno Care Home.


Louise

Louise Bradbury

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Hi, my name is Louise. I am the Deputy Home Manager at Ty Gwynno Care Home.


I am passionate about providing the best care possible to our residents and to supporting their families.


I'm always happy to help if you have any questions!


Catherine

Catherine Davies

Job Title: EMI / General Residential Unit Manager

Hello, my name is Catherine. I am the Unit Manager for the EMI/General Residential Unit here at Ty Gwynno Care Home.


I have worked here for over 21 years, the last 8 years as Unit Manager. I love my job.


I find it rewarding and enjoy helping and supporting both people living with Dementia and their families.


Abby

Abby Stoddart

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2021

Hi, My name is Abby. I am the Administration Assistant at Ty Gwynno Care Home.


I have worked at Ty Gwynno Care Home for the past 18 months. I was initially employed as a care assistant, however the past 9 months I have worked as an Admin Assistant.


I enjoy socialising with the families and being at the front of the home with a smile on my face. I enjoy my job and being part of the team.


Ceri

Ceri Jones

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Joined: 2013

Hello, my name is Ceri. I am the Activities Co-Ordinator at Ty Gwynno Care Home.


I am from Pontypridd. I have worked at Ty Gwynno Care Home since 2013.


I really enjoy my job – planning and providing activities for our Residents and working alongside a fantastic team that supports me in my role.


Every day is a different day and we always have so much fun. Laughter is our medicine!