Glain House
Nursing home in Cardiff
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Glain House is a 72-bed care home on Newport Road in central Cardiff, providing nursing care and dementia care. It is a short walk from Cardiff's train station, is served by local buses, and has on-site parking for visitors. High-street shops and restaurants are close by.
The home has several communal lounges and an accessible garden, where residents can relax outdoors or share a meal or drink with friends. A roof terrace overlooks the surrounding area. An activities programme aims to encourage socialising, and each resident's care is planned around their individual needs and preferences. Care Inspectorate Wales graded the home Excellent for well-being and for care and support, and Good for environment and for leadership and management.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 650 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,262 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Glain House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is CARDIFF HEALTH ACCESS PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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