Anyone who is considering coming to Y Garreg Lwyd is encouraged to visit us
with family and friends. Potential residents and their families are encouraged
to ask as many questions as they like, and to get to know the staff and the
other residents.
New residents at Y Garreg Lwyd will be provided with full documentation,
including a statement of purpose, a service user’s guide, and a copy contract
with all the terms of the agreement. However, we pride ourselves on taking a
common-sense approach to what can be a very difficult decision for many
families.
New residents will be given a ‘probationary’ period to enable them and their
families to make a full assessment before taking a final decision.
The manager will make a full assessment of any potential resident to determine
his or her social and medical needs, and to ensure that we can provide all the
facilities necessary to ensure a happy and successful transition into the Home.
In this she will usually be assisted by information provided by family, friends,
social workers and medical professionals.
Once becoming a resident at Y Garreg Lwyd, an individual care plan will be
prepared to ensure that appropriate care is provided to suit the needs of each
resident.
Residents are encouraged to personalise their own rooms to help them feel at
home.
The Responsible Individual, and most of the staff speak Welsh as do many
residents. Most of our staff are local to the St. Clears / Whitland area.
Residents are expected to register with one of the local surgeries in St.
Clears or Whitland. The surgeries also arrange Nursing Assistance if required.
Medication is given only by trained staff and is kept secure. Other services
such as physiotherapy or chiropody can be arranged.
Emergency Admissions
If there is a bed available, an emergency admission may be arranged at the
discretion of the Manager, if needs can be assessed and clearly met. A care
plan will be drawn up within five days based on the assessed needs and any
risks identified. An assessment will be made by the Manager or Deputy Manager.