Plas y Dderwen Care Home
Nursing home in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Plas y Dderwen Care Home is a purpose-built home in the village of Johnstown, near Carmarthen in Carmarthenshire. It has 69 registered beds and provides nursing care, with a qualified nursing team available around the clock, alongside residential care, dementia care, and respite or short-stay places. The home also supports people living with physical disabilities.
Dementia support is provided in the home's Memory Lane Community, where care focuses on independence, dignity and personal choice. The home has also introduced a Magic Table, an interactive light projector used for mentally and physically stimulating games. Care Inspectorate Wales graded the home Excellent for well-being, care and support, environment, and leadership and management.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
237 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Plas y Dderwen Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is MEDDYGFA PARC, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Carmarthen
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
West Wales Action for Mental Health
Working together with service users, carers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and commissioners to improve the standards of mental health throughout West Wales. Has helped to develop…
Part of Barchester Healthcare Homes
Plas y Dderwen Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Barchester Healthcare Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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