Clonberne, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 KN24

FAQ

Is the nursing home registered with HIQA?

Yes, we are fully registered by HIQA. You may view the latest HIQA report here


How many bedrooms are there and how many residents can you care for?

Central Park Nursing Home has a capacity for 70 residents. We have 41 single ensuites, 7 double ensuites, 7 double rooms and 1 single room. There will be a vast selection of day living areas, separate dining areas, church, hairdressing salon, treatment rooms, therapy rooms, meeting / conference room.


How old is the nursing home?

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:

  • 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

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.


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?

Yes, we have a highly specialised unit called "Memory Lane" that is staffed separately from the rest of the nursing home in order to provide the best quality care to all our residents and the special needs that they may have. Since opening "Memory Lane" we have seen a huge improvement with persons living with Dementia due to the tranquil surroundings and the freedom to do as they please without infringing on their safety.


Do the charges depend on the mobility of the patient or any particular illness they may have?

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.


How many different meeting areas are there?

There are many different meeting areas within Central Park. Visitors are free to meet anywhere within Central Park. There are numerous days room with dedicated visiting areas and access to a private family/resident visiting room with tea/coffee self service facilities including snacks available.


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. We have enclosed courtyards, enclosed garden areas, landscaped walkways, central courtyard, multi-sensory garden.


How far are you from the nearest town?

We are 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.