Care homes in Flintshire have been rated as some of the best in Wales.

An assessment into the quality of life and care of older people in care homes by the Older People's Commissioner for Wales has found Flintshire is one of only four local authorities and the only North Wales authority to be given the highest rating in all 15 specific areas.

The body's report also highlights Flintshire as an example of innovative or best practice on five occasions.

All 22 local authorities, 7 Local Health Boards, Welsh Government and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) were reviewed and analysed against their 'Requirements for Action' in 15 specific areas as set out in the 2014 review.

Councillor Christine Jones, cabinet member for social services, said: "This is an excellent report and one that we should be very proud of.

"It's down to the hard work and dedication of our wonderful workforce that older people in Flintshire can be assured of the best care possible at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable and unsure about their future.

"As the review points out - the provision of care in a care home setting isn't just about being safe and having basic physical needs met, but is also about the quality of life."

The Commissioner did identify that Flintshire could carry out further work to improve the evidence of outcomes and more meaningful and measurable data be made available to further illustrate our improvements. This has been taken forward as an action.