A top-rated Llanidloes care home has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the best in Wales.

Maes-y-Wennol is set to receive an award from the UK’s leading reviews guide to care homes for being in the top 20 out of 1,012 care homes in Wales based on its value for money as well as the standard of its facilities and the quality of their care, activities and nutrition.

Operated by Shaw Healthcare on behalf of Powys County Council, Maes-y-Wennol provides residential care for up to 29 people including those living with dementia.  

Sandra Holt, care home manager, said: “This recognition is testament to the amazing team I have here who strive to deliver first-class care to our residents.

“Reading all of the wonderful reviews that have been submitted about our home makes our jobs worthwhile – knowing we are making such a difference and enhancing people’s lives.”

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Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said: “Reviews of Maes-y-Wennol care home show they provide an excellent standard of care, and we would like to congratulate them on being a Top 20 care home in Wales.

"It is such an achievement to be named as a top rated care home by the residents who actually receive the care as well as their family and friends.

“Choosing a care home can be emotionally and physically exhausting for both the person going to live there as well as their family, so we hope our awards which are given to the highest rated homes will help make the search easier.”

According to carehomes.co.uk, Maes-y-Wennol has a score of 9.8 out of 10 based on reviews during the last two years.