Comfort Care Homes (Glan Yr Afon) Ltd
Nursing home in Blackwood, Caerphilly
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Glan-yr-Afon Nursing Home is run by Comfort Care Homes (Glan Yr Afon) Ltd and is registered for 39 residents. It is in the Fleur-de-Lys area of Blackwood, Caerphilly, close to local shops and services and to scenic parts of South Wales. The home offers nursing, dementia, residential and respite care, along with palliative care and a day service for local carers.
Residents follow a structured daily routine but can still make personal choices. Meals are cooked fresh each day and can be adapted to a range of dietary needs. A weekly activity programme includes music, keep fit, games and outings. Care is provided by teams led by qualified nurses, with an emphasis on continuity so residents can get to know the staff caring for them. Care Inspectorate Wales graded the home Excellent for well-being and for leadership and management, and Good for care and support and for environment.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
269 recorded crimes in the local area (August 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Comfort Care Homes (Glan Yr Afon) Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is PENGAM HEALTH CENTRE, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Blackwood
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Markham Community House
Full size sports hall for hire, conference room to sit 20-25 people, small room available to sit 6-8 people, fitness suite onsite.cafe open daily between 9am - 1.30pm. over 60 luncheon club.
Age Concern Torfaen
Age Connects Torfaen,provides various activities such as Home Services,Befriending ,Day Activities ,Friendship Hubs,on site Bistro , Young Onset Dementia Groupssituated at Widdershins Centre…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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