A public consultation has launched on proposals to modernise residential care services, including a major investment to build four state-of-the-art new care accommodation while retaining five Council care homes.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council considered the proposals, as well as the recent feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Cabinet Members agreed to consult on a preferred option that focuses on preventative services, well-being and future needs. This option would increase choice for people requiring accommodation with care and offers viable alternatives for those able to remain independent within their communities.


The proposals have been brought forward as part of the Council's ongoing commitment to modernise and improve adult care provision, responding to changing expectations and an ageing population. A £50m investment plan to provide 300 extra care beds in Rhondda Cynon Taf was agreed in 2017 – and 100 beds have since been created at new extra care housing in Aberaman and Graig.

The proposals include building brand new accommodations providing extra care and residential dementia care in Treorchy, Ferndale and Mountain Ash – as well as a new state-of-the art accommodation for people with learning disabilities in adulthood, in Church Village. Five Council care homes would be retained, and four homes would be de-commissioned and replaced with modernised or specialist facilities outlined above. The preferred option is outlined at the bottom of this article.

As a result of Cabinet's decision, a consultation is now underway on the preferred option, until Friday, January 27, 2023. This presents an opportunity for residents that may be affected by the proposals, their families, carers and advocates, staff members, and the public, to find out more and have their say.