Cwm Aur

Cwm Aur is an innovative new older persons’ scheme in Llanybydder built in partnership with Carmarthen County Council. It has flats for older people who want to live independently, in privacy and without help, but with a peace of mind. The site will be staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week, by Gwalia Care and Support team and personal care can be provided for those who meet the Social Care Assessment criteria.

Cwm Aur will also offer accommodation for people suffering with dementia. They will be cared for by staff trained to provide the highest standard of dementia-specific care.

The buildings are designed with the latest energy saving features - so the bills will be very reasonable.

The scheme is due for completion in autumn 2010 but there is already a big demand for these flats - so don't delay your application. To apply fill in the Carmarthenshire Housing Choice Register Form.

Where is Cwm Aur?

The accommodation

The scheme will consist of:

- 40 self contained 1 and 2 bedroom flats

- 9 respite + care rooms

- restaurant

- multi-purpose function / hobby room

- landscaped gardens

- library

- lounge

- electric buggy store

- hairdresser

- treatment room

Each flat is spaciously designed and decorated and will have

- disabled access

- lockable front door

- entrance hall

- lounge/ living room

- kitchen

- bathroom with walk in shower

- double size bedroom

- social alarm system with Telecare

- Intercom system

- digital and satellite TV

Extra facilities provided within the scheme

Personal care can be provided for those tenants who are assessed by social services and meet the criteria. Staff will in the main be on site 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Laundry – you may wish to manage yourself in your own flat or alternatively this can be done for you by care staff if it forms part of your care plan.

Catering – the restaurant will be open daily where you can purchase lunch. It will also be open for visitors. Some tenants will have meals included.

How much will it cost?

Rents will be £68.54 for a one bedroom two person flat per week and £77.24 for a two bedroom three person flat plus a service charge of £41.86 per week. Each property will have individual heating, hot water, electric and water charges provided for a weekly total cost of £10.74. Council Tax is payable direct to the Local Authority.

Apart from the heating, electric and water charges, all the above charges are eligible for benefit via Council Tax/ Housing Benefit and Supporting People Benefit. So if you are on a low income you could claim these benefits to cover part or all of the total charge depending on your current financial circumstances.