Putting People at The Heart
Homes of Excellence
Homes of Excellence incorporates two small residential care homes, supporting people with a learning disability/mental illness to live, providing them with a ‘home for life’.
Victoria House and Luk Ros (both within 3 miles of each other) provide support to younger adults, between the ages of 18-64.
Both are located within/near to the town of Blackwood in Caerphilly Borough, South East Wales.
Victoria House is a very well-presented large bungalow, set within large grounds. It has an extremely positive reputation, gained over 20 years. Victoria House is a dormer bungalow and also affords an highly accessible environment.
Luk Ros has been in operation for 30 years. It is a detached bungalow with a pleasant outdoor patio area to relax on. It provides a truly accessible environment, where people with physical disabilities can be supported with ease.
No. of beds
Type of Care
Victoria House - 3 Beds
Luk Ros - 4 Beds
Residential Care Home - Learning Disability/Mental Health Condition/ Physical Disability and Younger Adults
"I just wanted to say thank you for all of your effort, it is much appreciated, and you are an amazing team"
Meet The Managers
Claire Gater
Registered Manager,
Victoria House & Luk Ros
Kevin Smith
Senior Support Worker,
Victoria House
Claire has an extensive background in the care sector, spanning more than three decades. After leaving school, she undertook a two year pre-nursing qualification and worked an impressive ten years within a nursing home environment.
Since joining Victoria House, Claire has worked as the Deputy Manager for 21 years before becoming the Registered Manager in March 2023. She has had the honour of working with two of the existing care users for over twenty years and guided and supported them through various challenges, empowering them to achieve their own goals.
Each day brings unique experiences, and every individual served presents distinct needs. The approach revolves around placing the person at the centre, tailoring support to ensure a personalised and meaningful experience for each individual.
Kevin has worked at Luk-Ros for 8 years as a Support Worker. In March 2024 Kevin was promoted to Senior Support Worker and moved over to Victoria House to support residents at the home.
Kevin enjoys his role and supporting residents with all individual needs.
Chloe James
Senior Support Worker,
Luk Ros
Chloe has worked at Luk Ros for 5 years and has recently been promoted to Senior Support Worker.
Chloe enjoys making a difference to residents lives. Seeing them happy and smiling everyday brings her happiness and given her the drive to excel in her role and to enjoy many more years at Luk Ros.
Contact Details
Luk Ros
5 River Terrace, Pengam,
Blackwood
NP12 3XB
01443 875706
Victoria House
Gordon Road,
Blackwood
NP12 1DS
01495 220836