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Care homes near University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Bay

70 homes within 10 miles

There are 70 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital of Wales, nearest first. 39 offer nursing care and 65 dementia care. The closest, Lakeside House Nursing Home, is 0.4 miles away; 14 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near University Hospital of Wales (70)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

About University Hospital of Wales

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
Urgent care
Emergency unit (A&E) open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. SourceThe health board advises against driving to the emergency unit; ask someone to drive you or get a taxi. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks in Wales. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Services for older people at University Hospital of Wales

  • Older person acute medical unitA1Older person acute medical unit (OPAMU) on ward A1. Source
  • Acute stroke wardAcute stroke ward at the hospital; patients are then referred on for rehabilitation. Source
  • Palliative care teamConcourseHospital palliative care team based at the concourse. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsCardiff Bus routes 101 and 102 serve UHW Heath Hospital. Source
  • VisitingVisiting times vary by ward; check with the ward before visiting. Source
  • NHS patient transportNon-emergency patient transport run by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, booked on 0300 123 2303. Source

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Questions about care homes near University Hospital of Wales

How many care homes are near University Hospital of Wales?

There are 70 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital of Wales listed on AskBart, 37 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to University Hospital of Wales?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Lakeside House Nursing Home (0.4 miles), Nazareth House - Cardiff (1.1 miles), Hallmark Penylan House Luxury Care Home (1.3 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near University Hospital of Wales?

Yes. 65 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Lakeside House Nursing Home, 0.4 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from University Hospital of Wales to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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