Cae Glas Specialist Nursing Home is an independent nursing care home registered with Care Inspectorate Wales.
Our admission criteria is individuals over the age of 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Mental Illness, and this is likely to be enduring. Cae Glas has the added bonus of having a highly skilled nurse on site 24 hours a day, using their clinical expertise in assessment and leadership of the service.
Our qualified nurses and skilled support workers come with a wealth of experience and are extremely person centred. We believe in supporting people to achieve their outcomes, whether this be gaining voluntary employment, starting a college course to keeping hydrated, showering regularly, having your prescribed medication to joining in fun activities in the home.
We use slow and steady rehabilitation strategies which are always led by the individual in our care. We promote independence whilst getting to know you, your likes and dislikes, and support you to integrate into the local community if you wish. We always have someone available to chat, support or help with your ongoing mental and physical needs, from a walk around Denbigh to just spending time in the lounge together watching a film.
We employ a Recovery Co-ordinator who organises activities including Cymraeg, Crafts, Gardening, Exercise including chair aerobics, Cooking, Pool Tournaments and Aromatherapy to name a few. Each weekend we have a group outing available to visit attractions across North and Mid Wales and the North West of England. Chester Christmas markets, Anglesey fossil museum, beach trips, cinema, castle trips, car boots and arcades are all options to attend.
Cae Glas has a large dining room, two lounges each with a television and games, an activity room and a rehabilitation kitchen where you can make drinks or snacks whenever you wish. Meals are also prepared by our trained Head Chef who caters to individual needs and always delivers the best parties. We are very proud of our garden which is a lovely peaceful area to spend your time. There is a large space with garden furniture and a covered area for shelter when required. The greenhouse provides an opportunity to grow plants and vegetables. In the warmer months we have barbecues and parties outside and in the colder ones we have been known to host visits from a choir and some baby bunnies. A smoking area is also located in the garden for those who require it, as is smoking cessation advice and support.
Denbigh is a great location, having the benefit of being semi-rural but within easy access of neighbouring larger towns such as Rhyl and Llandudno. In Denbigh there are several shops, food establishments including butchers, a college, leisure centre, library, theatre, nail salon and a post office. We also have the beautiful Denbigh Castle and many local walking areas available to visit.
If you would like a copy of the Service User Guide, please contact the manager.
Feedback from our latest inspection with the Care Inspectorate Wales:
“People living in the home are content with the way they spend their day; they are encouraged and supported to follow their own hobbies and interests with the service investing in related essential equipment such as the greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts.”
“People are supported by a service that provides appropriate numbers of staff. Records show these staff have been employed through a safe recruitment procedure that checks for suitability. Training is provided to ensure they have the knowledge, competency, skills and qualifications to provide care and support in a way that helps individuals to achieve their personal outcomes.”
“People are supported by good numbers of skilled, kind, respectful and friendly care staff who know them well.”
“There is a focus on facilitating positive risk-taking for people, aligned with their individual needs, goals, and aspirations.”
“Support staff are calm and empathetic in their manner when supporting people.”
A person told us they are “really well looked after” and another said, “I really love it here”
“Positive outcomes for people include improved and consistent sleep patterns, healthy weight loss, healthy weight gain, and periods of stabilised mental health and well-being,”
“The home has sustained a level 5, (very good), food hygiene rating for several years.”
Staff told us “I like working here”, “they are a good company to work for, very supportive” and, “there is a good atmosphere here”
