BUSHMOUNT NURSING HOME
''The care we provide at Bushmount Nursing Home is characterized by respect for the residents, respect for their values, and respect for their expressed needs. Our care is guaranteed by communication with the residents and their families, by providing physical comfort, emotional support, and alleviating any fear or anxiety that may exist. Our ethos is that the resident is the most important person. ''
Sean & Anne Collins – Founders & Registered Providers
About Us
Bushmount Nursing Home is situated in the heart of Clonakilty town on six acres of mature gardens with sweeping lawns and stately trees. Bushmount Nursing Home was initially opened in 1956 by the Sisters of Charity of St Paul as a home for retired priests. Sean and Anne took over the ownership of the Nursing home on April 1st, 2009 and renamed it Bushmount Nursing Home. Bushmount has been an integral part of Clonakilty for over 50 years.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure the provision of the highest standard of holistic care and treatment to persons who can no longer live at home. We endeavour to furnish an environment, which aims to replicate the resident’s home life. We strongly believe in providing a high standard of emotional and person centered care which underpins everything we do.
Our Services
We provide a high standard of holistic care and treatment in keeping with best practice and current legislation, to persons who can no longer live at home, in an environment, which as far as is possible replicates the residents home life.
Full time residential
We provide care for residents who require general care, dementia care, people with physical disabilities, psychiatric illness and chronic physical illnesses.
Respite / Convalescence Care
We provide short-term care to those seeking respite/convalescence from home or post hospital admission. We accept respite grants and VHI cover. Contact us for more information.
Palliative Care
We provide end-of-life care to our residents in the last days of their lives. "You matter because you are. You matter until the last moment of your life, we will do all that we can not only to let you die peacefully, but also live until you die." - Saunders 1976
Why Choose Us ?
Access to Local GPs
Residents have a choice of choosing a GP in the local area. If a resident wishes to retain their own GP this can be facilitated if the GP is in agreement.
Dining Experience
At meal times we like to offer all our residents a visual choice of food. This is done by either silver service or a visual choice of plated meals depending on the resident’s abilities.
Laundry Services
We have a laundry service at Bushmount. All resident’s clothes are labelled on admission to avoid any mix up with clothes.
Activities
One of our activity coordinators meet with our residents and discusses their likes and interests. They then adapt activities around their capabilities.
Close to town centre
Bushmount Nursing Home is situated in the heart of Clonakilty town on six acres of mature gardens with sweeping lawns and stately trees.
Pastoral Care
All denominations are catered for. There is mass bi-weekly in our chapel, confessions and blessings are available on request. All other denominations call at least monthly to Bushmount.
Testimonials
“The care was great in Bushmount. Not everyone is cut out for it but you guys are are naturals at it.”
Relative of a resident
“Everything is perfect here... I have the freedom to move around and I love it... The rooms are 100 percent here and I will stand over that any day.”
One of our residents
“Thank you for all the encouragement and support you gave me. Thank you for trusting and believing in me. I enjoyed very much working in Bushmount and it also boosted my confidence.”
Staff member
“Thank you to you and all your staff for providing such a warm and welcoming space for our mom. She is totally at home and enjoying life, which is wonderful and a credit to you all.”
Relative of resident
“I would appreciate your passing on our thanks to all the staff who make our life more comfortable day to day. It means ALOT! She enjoys their chats and often mentions how nice they are. Their skills, commitment, kindness and the manner in which they conduct their roles is truly admirable. I just wanted to convey that everyone makes a huge difference! And most of all, it is noticed and appreciated”
Relative of a resident
“I think they should change the name of the centre to 'The Bushmount Hotel' due to the quality of care I've experienced.”
One of our residents