Hafan y Waun, Aberystwyth | Dementia Care Home

MHA Care Home, Hafan y Waun, Aberystwth

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Hafan Y Waun, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AY
New Care Enquiries: 0345 685 0000 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) *standard charges apply
General Enquiries: 01970 636 020
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Dementia Care
Respite Care

At Hafan y Waun, we provide residential dementia care for our 90 residents, in purpose-built, en suite accommodation.

With sea views of Aberystwyth, it’s wonderfully calm and welcoming space, designed for people living with dementia. It’s safe, reassuring and as easy to navigate as possible, enabling us to provide personalised care in a warm, supportive and friendly environment.

What makes us special?

Caring, professional colleagues, fully-trained in dementia care
Regular trips and events
Regular and varied activities
Award-winning music therapy – dependant on circumstances
Landscaped gardens, with summer house
On-site hair salon
In house coffee shop.

Rated 9.6/10 (carehome.co.uk reviews, Dec 2019)

98% of residents happy with the care and support they receive (Latest Your Care Rating, 2018)

"My mother has been living in Hafan y Waun for just over two months and she has blossomed under the loving care of the staff - they are simply wonderful!" Independent relative review, carehome.co.uk

Where are we?

We are located in a quiet residential area in Aberystwyth. We are easily accessible to public transport and are located less than 2 miles away from Aberystwyth town centre.

Varied schedule of activities

Your loved one can enjoy our landscaped gardens and there’s also a summer house and a greenhouse for those who like to get hands-on.

Our hair salon is great for a spot of pampering and the coffee shop is perfect for getting together with friends.

We have a schedule of optional events and activities, helping residents to explore their interests and discover new ones. Along with animal visits, there’s music therapy, trips out, armchair exercises, gardening, baking, flower arranging, arts and crafts, bingo, and church services. We also have a dedicated chaplain at Hafan y Waun.

Award-winning music therapy

We are committed to providing alternative therapies such as music therapy to help alleviate isolation and the symptoms for those living with dementia. Our therapist is funded by charitable donations. She interacts directly with residents through live music therapy sessions. This includes singing, playing simple percussion instruments or responding to musical cues in a one-to-one or group setting. Take a look at our video to find out more about this life-changing therapy.

Chaplaincy and pastoral support

We are proud to be supported by a dedicated Chaplain, who offers pastoral support to all, whatever their beliefs. Our chaplain provides a listening presence, companionship and one-to-one pastoral support for all residents, their friends and relatives, and staff members - irrespective of their beliefs - and organise worship for those who wish to participate. Where appropriate, residents are encouraged to maintain links with local faith communities.

Seize the day

Funded through charitable support, every MHA care home also prides itself in being able to offer unique and memorable opportunities and activities for residents to quite literally help them 'seize the day'.

The activities programme at Hafan y Waun is tailored specifically to each individual. Members of staff develop a programme of activities and care that takes account of each resident’s personality, abilities, interests and preferences. It helps people to feel valued for who they are now as well as for who they were in the past.

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Testing & Vaccination

Residents are tested regularly and have been offered their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with many also having received their second dose. Any new residents will be tested on admission and be supported during a 14-day period of self-isolation to protect themselves and others.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

We have good stock levels of approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is worn by all our staff and any necessary visitors to the care home.

Keeping in touch

We’re doing everything we can to stay in touch with residents’ family and loved ones, updating them on the current situation and any changes to visiting through online updates, remotely organised meetings and letters.

Privacy and independence, friendship and support - 24 hours a day

We offer care and comfort, compassion and friendship. At the heart of all we offer is our assurance that you will be treated with the respect and dignity that we all deserve, and if you need anything at all, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day.

Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, we will support you to spend your time doing the things you enjoy. Let us know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely.

We have the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the full with peace of mind.

Your room

We encourage our residents to furnish their own rooms as they wish. This could be as simple as hanging a couple of their favourite pictures on the wall, but they’re also welcome to bring their own comfy chair, or anything that makes them feel at home.

The most important thing is for everyone to feel comfortable, happy and settled. All bedrooms have a full en suite wet room with sink and toilet. Some rooms also enjoy lovely garden views and we have WiFi throughout the home.

Residential dementia care

We’re proud to be recognised for our pioneering approach to dementia care, which is carefully built around each individual.

Our dementia facilities here are second to none, and specially designed to provide a reassuringly familiar, engaging and warm environment for those living with us. We have dementia friendly decor and bedroom doors have memory boxes to assist your loved one to find their room. Each wing has a themed area and our dementia areas open into a secure and peaceful garden.

Residents enjoy music therapy and reminiscence activities, including doll therapy, designed to stimulate social interaction and alleviate the feeling of isolation associated with dementia.

Food and drink

Mealtimes are an important part of the day here, giving our residents the opportunity to get together and enjoy freshly prepared food in a relaxed restaurant-style environment. We always offer two meal options and our chefs will happily prepare something special if nothing on the menu appeals.

Freshly prepared meals, cooked by our in-house chef
All dietary and religious needs catered for
Locally sourced meats, fruit and vegetables where possible
Seasonal ingredients – menus change three times a year with input from residents
Specialist equipment and assistance as needed
Snacks and drinks available 24 hours a day
Home baking every day
Relatives welcome to join residents for meals

Our commitment to your wellbeing

Our highly-trained, dedicated members of staff will always be on hand to provide your care and support in the way that best suits you, in the comfort of your own room with en suite facilities.

We choose the people who work with us very carefully. They need to share our values and respect people, their life experience and personal choices.

We take pride in the cleanliness and maintenance of your home and provide a thorough and friendly cleaning service. Your personal washing will be carefully laundered and returned to you, clean and fresh.

Indicative fees for self-funding residents at Hafan y Waun Care Home, Aberystwyth

(1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022)

Residential dementia care

Depending on the level of residential dementia care required, gross weekly fees will range from:

£924.72 (Single en suite, low care needs) to a maximum of £981.55 (Single en suite, high care needs)

These indicative fees are for guidance only and subject to the type of room chosen and a pre-admission individual care needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required.

Fee information

Further details about what’s included in our fees, fee reviews, minimum period for self-funding and guarantors can be found in the key information document downloadable on this page.

Funding advice

Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for financial support in meeting some, or all, of your care costs from your local council. The following websites provide detailed information about the support available:

Money Advice Service

Age UK

Why choose us

With MHA, you can be sure that you're choosing a well-respected care provider that has experience of delivering exceptional care for over 75 years.

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Food & Drink

Meal times are a special part of the day within an MHA care home. Savour tasty food tailored to meet your preferences and dietary requirements, freshly cooked by our in-house chef.

Find us

Hafan Y Waun, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AY

New Care Enquiries: 0345 685 0000 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) *standard charges apply

General Enquiries: 01970 636 020

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