Llys-y-Werin, Swansea, Swansea, SA4 4UA | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people, Housing with care, assisted living, close care, continuing care housing

Managed by: Tai Cymdogaeth Cyf

Manager's description

“In 1991 Llys y Werin, Gorseinon, was built to provide 42 high quality flats and Day Care Services.

All tenants live independently in their own home. 27 sheltered tenants receive support from staff when and if they require it. 15 frail elderly tenants are cared for in their own homes. Frail tenants receive an all year, twenty four, hour service. The cost of care is met by an individual's benefits and allowances. This unique model of care combines the very best of provision of services from all agencies involve including the City and County of Swansea, the Swansea NHS Trust, and the Local Health Bodies.

The City and County of Swansea work with us to provide services for elderly people in the community through the Llys y Werin Day Centre....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support, Extra care housing
43 flats. Built in 1991. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, resident management staff (24 hours)
Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, conservatory, hairdressing salon, library, assisted bathing facility
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 200 yards
Weekly social activities include coffee monrings. Some meals available (lunch daily). New residents accepted from 55 years of age
Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Gwalia Housing Group

Info updated: 21/04/2010. Update info