Choosing a nursing home is a big decision. At H0uses Clondalkin Nursing Home, we aim to make the admissions process clear, supportive and as stress-free as possible for residents and their families.
We welcome enquiries about:
Long-stay residential care
Respite (short-term) care
Dementia care
Convalescence (post-hospital) care
Palliative and end-of-life care
If you’re unsure which option is right, we will talk it through with you.
1. First Contact
Your first step is simply to get in touch.
You can contact us to:
Ask questions about our home and care options
Discuss the needs of yourself or your loved one
Find out about current availability and fees
Contact details
Email: clondalkin@h0uses.shop
Website: www.h0uses.shop
(When you’re ready, you can add your phone number and address here.)
We encourage families, GPs, discharge coordinators and other professionals to contact us on behalf of a potential resident if that is easier.
2. Information and Initial Guidance
During your first conversation, we will:
Listen to your situation and care needs
Explain the types of care we can provide
Give an indication of fees and possible funding options
Answer any immediate questions or concerns
If it sounds like we may be a good fit, we will invite you to visit the home.
3. Visiting the Home
We strongly encourage prospective residents and families to visit before making any decisions.
During your visit, you can:
Tour the home and see bedrooms, lounges, dining areas and gardens
Meet staff and, where appropriate, talk to residents
Ask about daily routines, activities and meal times
Discuss any specific care needs or worries in person
You are welcome to bring a family member, friend or advocate with you. We can arrange more than one visit if needed.
4. Assessment of Care Needs
If you wish to move forward after your visit, the next step is a care needs assessment.
This is usually completed by a member of our nursing team and may involve:
Reviewing medical history and current diagnoses
Understanding mobility, personal care and support needs
Discussing medication, therapies and specialist input
Talking through preferences, routines, likes and dislikes
Considering emotional, social and spiritual needs
The assessment helps us to:
Confirm whether we can safely and appropriately meet your needs
Recommend the most suitable type of care
Begin to plan an individualised care plan
With your consent, we may also speak to your GP, hospital team or other professionals involved in your care.
5. Fees, Funding and Financial Arrangements
Before admission, we will provide clear information about:
Our fees for the type of care and room being offered
What is included in the weekly fee (e.g. accommodation, nursing care, meals, basic activities)
Any additional or optional charges, if applicable
If you are applying for, or already approved for, a state or other funding scheme (for example the Fair Deal scheme or similar), we will discuss how this interacts with our fees. We cannot guarantee eligibility for any funding scheme, but we will work with you and your advisors to clarify what is needed.
All financial terms and conditions will be set out in a Contract of Care (Service Agreement) before admission.
6. Offer of a Place
If, following assessment, we are able to meet your needs and you wish to proceed, we will:
Confirm that a suitable room is available
Provide a written offer, including fees and key terms
Share a draft Contract of Care for you to read and discuss
We encourage you to:
Review the contract carefully
Ask questions about anything you are unsure of
Seek independent advice if you wish (legal, financial or advocacy support)
7. Completing the Contract of Care
Admission can only proceed once the Contract of Care has been:
Agreed and signed by the resident and/or their legal representative, and
Returned to us, along with any required documentation.
The contract will include:
Type of care and room type
Fees and payment arrangements
Notice periods and termination conditions
Rights and responsibilities of both the resident and the nursing home
We will provide a copy for your records.
8. Preparing for Admission
Once an admission date is agreed, we will help you prepare for the move.
We will discuss:
What to bring (clothing, toiletries, personal items, important documents)
How medications will be managed on arrival
Any equipment or aids you currently use
Any special preferences (diet, routines, hobbies, religious or cultural needs)
We encourage families to:
Bring photographs, ornaments and small familiar items to make the room feel like home
Let us know about the resident’s life history, interests and personality, so we can get to know them as a person, not just a patient.
9. Your First Days with Us
Moving into a nursing home is a major life change. In the first days, our team will:
Welcome you and your family and show you around
Introduce key staff and other residents
Go through your care plan and answer questions
Explain how to call for assistance and how daily life works
We will monitor how you are settling in and adjust your care plan as needed, in consultation with you and your family.
10. Ongoing Reviews
Care needs can change over time. We will:
Regularly review your care plan
Discuss changes with you and your family or representative
Keep you informed about any recommendations from GPs or other professionals
You, or your representative, can request a review of your care plan at any stage if you feel your needs have changed.
11. Temporary Admissions and Respite
For respite or short-term stays:
The admissions steps are similar, but dates and length of stay will be clearly agreed in advance.
We will confirm what happens if you wish to extend your stay (subject to availability).
Respite stays can also be a helpful way to “try out” residential care before considering a longer-term move.
12. When Admission May Not Be Possible
Following assessment, there may be cases where we conclude that:
A different type of service (e.g. specialist unit or hospital) would be more appropriate, or
We do not have the facilities or staffing required to safely meet your needs.
In such cases, we will:
Explain our reasons as clearly as possible
Provide any information we can to help you explore other options
13. How to Get Started
If you are considering care for yourself or a loved one, we are here to help.
Email: clondalkin@h0uses.shop
Website: www.h0uses.shop
Get in touch to:
Ask questions or talk through your situation
Arrange a visit to the home
Begin the admissions and assessment process
We understand that this can be an emotional and sometimes urgent decision. Our team will do everything we can to support you at each step.