Blaenos House Nursing Home

25/04/2026

Our homes recently completed an in-depth training session on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative, an internationally recognised framework designed to support residents with swallowing difficulties. This training ensures our team can provide the safest, most thoughtful mealtime support possible, tailored to individual needs.‍

What to know more about how we support safe, person-centred dining? Have a read on our website ➡️ https://www.ashberry-care-homes.co.uk/articles/iddsi-training-across-ashberry %E2%80%8Dstrongwhat-is-iddsi

Our care homes have completed comprehensive IDDSI training to support residents with swallowing difficulties, ensuring safe, dignified and enjoyable mealtimes tailored to individual needs.

24/04/2026

Allan helped plant the flowers a few weeks ago, and now he’s keeping them going with the watering 😊

23/04/2026

Happy National Administrative Professionals Day to Zoe. Thank you for everything you do, we appreciate you so much! 💐

23/04/2026

We celebrated National Tea Day with a fun tasting of Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green Tea, and, of course, Tetley. After trying them all, we enjoyed a cuppa and a bite together, and Tetley was the clear favourite 🫖

21/04/2026

Mair and Doreen had their hair done yesterday. 💇‍♀️ Doreen enjoyed trying out our new shampoo caps – they were brilliant!

21/04/2026

Sheila enjoying some quiet time with a jigsaw on the interactive table 🧩

21/04/2026

Our Italian themed month didn’t stop there! 🇮🇹 We had some new chefs in the kitchen helping to prepare supper, making pizzas for everyone to enjoy. They looked and tasted brilliant! 🤩 🍕

20/04/2026

On Saturday we enjoyed a lovely Italian day! 🇮🇹 We started with a continental breakfast, followed by a delicious dinner of lasagne, chips and garlic bread, with pasta also on offer. 😋🍝 To finish, everyone enjoyed a classic tiramisu for pudding. 🍰

15/04/2026

Our residents have been getting creative in small groups, each starting their own piece of artwork. 🎨 These individual creations will all come together to form a beautiful mural for the wall, with every resident contributing a unique part! We can’t wait to see the finished piece come to life - it’s a true reflection of teamwork, creativity and community. 💛

14/04/2026

We had a fantastic visit from the Llandeilo Ukulele Band last Wednesday, who entertained residents, visitors and staff with their wonderful music. 🎶 It was a joyful afternoon filled with singing, smiles, and great company - truly a wonderful time had by all! 😊

13/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome Williams Pantycelyn Chapel, who delivered a lovely service for everyone to enjoy! 🙏

These moments of reflection help keep us feeling morally and spiritually balanced, and it was wonderful to see residents come together in such a peaceful and uplifting setting 💒✨

12/04/2026

We enjoyed hot cross buns with residents, staff and visitors, as the smell of spices filled the day room and corridors. A simple pleasure enjoyed by all! 🍞😊