Top 20 Care Home Award 2026

Proud Winners of the Top 20 Care Home Award 2026 

Welcome To Ael-Y-Bryn

Operating since 2016

Enriching Lives

Supporting lives with warmth and respect.

A Community That Celebrates Life

Professional care with a personal touch.

09 Years of Trusted Care

Supporting lives with warmth and respect.

Our Mission

❛❛ We are committed to making a tangible difference to the lives of our residents and their families ❜❜

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Core Values

The principles that guide every interaction, every decision, and every moment of care we provide.

Compassion

To deliver care with empathy, dignity, and kindness.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of care.

Dignity

We respect and promote individual choices, values & independence.

Community

Friendship and a sense of being better together.

Wellbeing

Activities that stimulate and encourage physical, psychological and social wellbeing.

Transparency

Building trust and honest communication.

We Care

Residential Care

Residential Care

24 hour care in a warm, supportive environment designed for comfort and dignity.

Dementia Care

Dementia Care

Person-centred care with stimulating activities

Day Care

Day Care

A day of activity and social interaction in a safe environment.

What Families Say

Jennifer Walsh
Gemma N
Daughter of Resident
"My mother been in the home nearly a year now. Making the decision to put my mother in a home was the hardest thing we've ever had to do. The Manager and his team made it alot easier for us.. He reassured me that my mam would be looked after and that everything was going to be ok. He did just that! The carers are absolutely amazing with mam. They are all very hard working, kind and approachable. The home has entertainment for the residents, on a regular basis.. which my mam loves. The activities co ordinator, is fantastic with mam.. She is hands on with all the residents.. My mam receives I very high standard of care, the food is beautiful and when you visit the home, its got a lovely warm vibe to it. The home wouldn't be run like this without the brilliant management team. Never met someone so humble, so professional and so kind.. any issues I have, he address them straight away. Thank you for everything Ael Y Bryn"
Robert Chen
Hayley P
Daughter of Resident
"Realising a loved one needs care is sobering, and finding the right home can feel overwhelming. I can't express how grateful I was to find Ael-y-Bryn. My mum had previously spent six months in a much larger care home (around 70 rooms), but it always felt impersonal, and her care seemed compromised. From my first visit to Ael-y-Bryn, I felt reassured. It's a smaller home (around 30 rooms), which creates a warm, intimate atmosphere-exactly what my mum needed. The carers were familiar faces who built genuine bonds with residents. Their regular Facebook updates gave lovely glimpses into daily life and always brought a smile. Although my mum has now passed, I never once regretted choosing Ael-y-Bryn. It was the best possible place for her final chapter. I hope this review helps others on a similar journey and puts Ael-y-Bryn on their radar."

Activities at Ael-Y-Bryn

Music & Movement

Sing-along sessions, visiting performers and gentle chair-based exercise classes.

Arts & Crafts

Seasonal projects and decorations, painting and still-life drawings.

Culinary Activities

We encourage our residents to participate in our classic cookery classes, which can include preparing ingredients, baking cakes and making nutritious smoothies.

Life at Ael-Y-Bryn

Spaces that Feel Like Home

Bedroom or Lounge

Spaces designed for comfort, safety and independent living.

Garden

Garden

Easy access to our Dementia garden.

Activities

Activities

Organised activities with good social interaction.

Food

Food

3 week menus of healthy home cooked food.

Meet Our Expert Care Team

Our highly qualified professionals bring decades of experience, ongoing training, and genuine compassion to every aspect of resident care.

Manager

Andrew Williams

Home Manager

"My journey in the care sector began in 2000, nearly 25 years ago. I’ve worked across various settings—from young adults and hospitals to my current role in elderly residential care at Ael-y-bryn. I’m passionate about providing the highest standards of care to residents and their families while supporting my fantastic staff team. My door is always open for a chat or to help resolve any concerns."

Natalie

Natalie Johnson

Home Administrator

"My role at Ael-y-Bryn is to support the management team with the business aspect of the home, also supporting residents and families. From the pre-admission stage all the way through their stay. I take great satisfaction in being there to support and be supported by the team as we all strive to make a difference in all our resident's days at Ael-y-Bryn."

Sukena

Sukena Wickham

Activities/well being co-ordinator

"I absolutely love my role at Ael-y-Bryn care home. I am on hand 5 days a week. I support, stimulate and entertain our residents and families. I support management in bringing the best entertainment acts into the home so our residents and families can enjoy themselves. I also facilitate any important events like birthdays, anniversaries etc."

Dan Crumbie

Dan Crumbie

Handyman

"Joining the Ael-Y-Bryn team was the best career move I have made to date. My main role is the upkeep of the home and making sure the grounds, safety checks, decoration and refurbishments are all in hand. I take great pride in my work and ensuring we are offering a fantastic facility."

Gillian

Gillian Hicks

Head Cook

"I have been the head cook at Ael-y-Bryn care home for 9 years. I take great pride in my role offering our residents a wide choice of nutritious meals. We maintain the highest standards and are very proud of our 5-star food and hygiene rating."

Join Our Team

An amazing team made up of our dedicated staff, welcoming volunteers, and resident family & friends. Together we make a real difference in our residents' lives.

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Our Address

Our Address

Ael-Y-Bryn Care Home

160 Llanllienwen Road

Swansea

SA6 6LT

United Kingdom

Public Transport

  • • Bus 45 — Operated by Adventure Travel; this route runs through Morriston and stops on Llanllienwen Road, very close to the care home.
  • • Bus 43 — Also by Adventure Travel; stops in Cwmrhydyceirw / Cae-Nan area.
  • • Bus X6 — Runs Swansea ↔ Pontardawe via Morriston, passing through Llanllienwen Road.
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