Serenity Care
Services
Residents are cared for by a General Practitioner of their choice. Residents are facilitated to maintain their own general practitioner unless the general practitioner is unable to attend the nursing home. In this case, residents will be provided with information about general practitioners in the area.
The frequency of rounds and availability of our own General Practitioner ensures trusted relationships are formed and consistency of care is established. All residents are formally reviewed at a minimum of every 4 months as per legislation, regulation, and standards.
In addition to nursing and medical services, we provide occupational and physiotherapy services in-house. We also facilitate access to dietician, speech and language therapy, psychology & chiropody services in accordance with residents’ assessed needs. Additional specialist services that can be accessed for residents include dental, ophthalmology, and audiology services. Other services are accessed through the Health Services Executive (limited service provided) or on a private basis. Access to any of these services on a private basis can be arranged for residents. Access to allied health care services may be chargeable and this charge will be billed directly by the provider to the resident/representative.
The following services are available to all residents and may incur a cost, however, residents with GMS cards will be supported to access health services to which they are entitled. Scheduled as indicated as part of the MDT approach to care and services.
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Neuropsychology
- Chiropody
- Speech & Language Therapist
- Dietitian
- Optician and Audiologist
- Dental Care
Transport and Escort arranged.
We can arrange any of the following for residents’ use but at an additional cost:
- Dry cleaning services
- Attending religious services
- Hairdressing
- Newspapers and magazines
- Taxis
- Tobacco, Alcohol, Confectionery
- Specialised chairs or equipment, mattresses, cushions, walkers, personal wheelchairs
- Any private arrangements made for treatment other than that provided by the HSE
Upon admission each resident will be asked if this pharmacist is acceptable to them. The Pharmacist is available monthly to meet with Residents/Families to discuss any issues/concerns they may have. Items that are not covered under the Medical Card will be charged directly to the resident/family by the pharmacy.
To provide services to medical card residents, a GP must hold a GMS contract issued by the HSE. Medical card residents are registered with a general practitioner of their choice who has a centre of practice within 10 miles of their designated centre.
Resident with Medical cards are entitled to:
- GP services & prescription drugs free of charge
- A public bed in a public ward
- Free hospital consultant care, medications & investigations
- Free A&E attendance
Should the residents have a medical card and wish to transfer to the G.P around the area, the centre will assist in their application to have the medical cards transferred. Resident and/or their advocates can ask the clinical nurse manager or Person in charge for assistance. Payment arrangements can be made with Serenity Care Rathdrum. One month’s advance payment is required, and all future payments can be arranged by Standing Order.
Serenity Care Rathdrum provides a leaflet with brief information about the National Screening Service Program in Ireland. This information is given and distributed to residents and family members.
We welcome people of all denominations, faiths, and beliefs. All individuals’ spiritual care is catered for. Where a resident wishes or requires a visit from a priest or minister this shall be facilitated and arranged as per the resident’s wishes and requirements. All residents who wish to receive Pastoral Care and the Anointing of the Sick can do so regularly. Serenity Care Rathdrum will make every effort to accommodate and support residents’ individual spiritual and cultural needs.
To enhance the care provided and enable residents’ personal, social, and psychological needs, services and activities are available within the care facility. All residents have access to occupational and recreational activities in accordance with resident’s interests, capacities, and development needs. Pre- assessments for attendance in such activities are part of the care planning process and are reviewed in line with best practice. Communal spaces are large and well-appointed. There are also community spaces that are multipurpose and are enjoyed by residents who enjoy quiet time.
Residents will be fully supported in attending social events, community activities within the area, hobbies that interest each resident and supporting in achieving their life goals.
Arrangements to visit the residents can be scheduled by sending an email to info@serenitycare.ie. The activity room is the designated area for residents to meet with visitors and engage in activities they would like. The staff fully support the residents’ choice. Visitors are welcome to visit the home of the residents in a free manner. We encourage visitors be respectful towards residents, staff and other visitors.
The staff support in the overall well-being of the residents. Where needed, the staff support residents to participate in education and training programmes and will also support in taking employment. The needs will be assessed prior to admission and arrangements for the same will be made in accordance with the choice of the residents. Services to day care can also be organised for the residents.
Any resident who is nearing end of life, or has been diagnosed with chronic illness, Serenity Care Rathdrum will continue to provide care that meets the physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of residents while respective their choices and dignity. Serenity Care Rathdrum supports the residents by planning the care with the residents in the most person-centred way encouraging time to discuss the plan of care with the resident in their private and homely environment.
Email Us
Email: recruit@serenitycare.ie
Give us a ring
+353 01 5242652
Email Us
Email: info@serenitycare.ie
Office Location
42 Mount Street Upper, Dublin D02 X3P2
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