Frequently Asked Questions
Is the nursing home registered with HIQA?
As of 1st July 2007, HIQA took over the registrations of all nursing homes. HIQA has deemed that all nursing homes are currently registered under them until they get around to all nursing homes.
How many bedrooms are there and how many residents can you care for?
Currently, we cater for 41 residents. There are 15 double rooms, 1 triple room, 4 ensuite rooms and 4 single rooms. We are currently adding a huge extension, which has a capacity for 64 residents. Of these, 37 will be single ensuites, 2 double ensuites, 10 double rooms and 3 single rooms. There will be a vast selection of day living areas, separate dining areas, church, hairdressing salon, treatment rooms, therapy rooms, swimming pool, meeting / conference room and visitors room as well as a very large reception area and a shop. This is due to open October 2011.
Have they all got separate rooms with an ensuite?
Presently, we just have four rooms with an ensuite.
Presently, we just have four rooms with an ensuite.
How old is the nursing home?
Central Park Nursing Home opened on the 15th November 1999.
Central Park Nursing Home opened on the 15th November 1999.
What is and what is not included in the weekly/monthly rate?
Included in the weekly rate is:
Included in the weekly rate is:
- Bed and Board
- Nursing and personal care appropriate to the level of care needs of the resident
- Bedding other than specialist beds
- Laundry Service including personal laundry
- Basic aids and appliances necessary to assist the resident with the activities of daily living
- Daily delivery of newspapers
Not included in the weekly rate is:
- All therapies
- Chiropody
- Dry Cleaning
- Newspapers
- Ophthalmic and Dental Services (residents without medical cards will be charged)
- Transport (including care assistant costs)
- Specialist wheelchairs
- Hairdressing and other similar services
- Social programmes
- Any other service that may be agrees between the Parties
Are you in the fair deal scheme and if so how does this affect the costs?
Yes we are a NTPF approved nursing home. The cost is very individual and it depends on the medical and financial means and assessments of the resident.
Yes we are a NTPF approved nursing home. The cost is very individual and it depends on the medical and financial means and assessments of the resident.
Are there separate areas for people with special needs i.e. dementia, disabilities and palliative care and do you care for all types of patients?
We care for all types of residents. I would be happy to send you out our statement of purpose and our residents guide if you wish. Presently we do not have separate areas but in the new extension this will be facilitated.
We care for all types of residents. I would be happy to send you out our statement of purpose and our residents guide if you wish. Presently we do not have separate areas but in the new extension this will be facilitated.
Do the charges depend on the mobility of the patient or any particular illness they may have?
No.
No.
What are the visiting arrangements/times?
We have open visiting times as this is our resident's home and of course at the request of the resident.
We have open visiting times as this is our resident's home and of course at the request of the resident.
How many different meeting areas are there?
Presently, we use the conservatory as a visiting area or the resident's bedroom. In the new extension, we will also have a separate visitor's room.
Presently, we use the conservatory as a visiting area or the resident's bedroom. In the new extension, we will also have a separate visitor's room.
Is the nursing home set on its own grounds that the patients can walk around?
Central Park Nursing Home is set on a 3 acre site. Due to the construction that is going on at present, we are restricted to an enclosed courtyard for safety purposes. When the development is finished, we will have enclosed courtyards, enclosed garden areas, pitch and putt area, tennis court and landscaped walkways and gardens.
Central Park Nursing Home is set on a 3 acre site. Due to the construction that is going on at present, we are restricted to an enclosed courtyard for safety purposes. When the development is finished, we will have enclosed courtyards, enclosed garden areas, pitch and putt area, tennis court and landscaped walkways and gardens.
How far are you from the nearest town?
We are currently in the centre of Clonberne Village where there is a church, shop, community centre, pub across the road. Our nearest towns are 8km - Glenamaddy, Dunmore and Mountbellew.
We are currently in the centre of Clonberne Village where there is a church, shop, community centre, pub across the road. Our nearest towns are 8km - Glenamaddy, Dunmore and Mountbellew.
