Residential Care
Admissions to residential care are processed through the “Fair Deal” Scheme. The waiting list for Leopardstown Park Hospital is maintained by the HSE. To register your interest, please contact:
Siobhan O’Sullivan
Local Placement Forum Co-Ordinator VII
HSE Community Healthcare East
Block B, Civic Centre
Main Street, Bray
Co. Wicklow, A98 X329
- Phone: (01) 2744247
- Email: siobhan.osullivan1@hse.ie
Important Notes:
- Fair Deal funding must be approved before admission.
- A contract of care must be signed prior to admission.
Accommodation
Leopardstown Park Hospital provides a mix of single and multiple-occupancy rooms:
- Single rooms: Some feature private en-suite bathrooms, while others share facilities.
- Double and triple rooms: Equipped with shared bathroom facilities.
Nutritional Support
Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of care at Leopardstown Park Hospital. Our chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily, tailored to meet individual medical, cultural, and personal preferences.
What we cater for
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We cater for various dietary requirements, (including diets that are) nutrient dense, reduced sugar, renal, coeliac, vegetarian, and specific food intolerances when indicated. Texture modified meals and snacks are available for residents who require them. |
Meal Times |
Breakfast: 8:30 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM Evening Meal: 4:45 PM |
Snack Times |
Mid Morning Mid Afternoon Supper |
If you have specific dietary concerns, please speak with our staff to ensure your needs are met.
Housekeeping
Our housekeeping team ensures a clean and comfortable living environment.
- Linen Changes: Towels and bed linens are refreshed daily.
- Additional Requests: Extra towels or linens can be provided upon request to staff.
Personal Property
Secure storage is provided for each resident to safeguard personal belongings.
- Valuables: A lockable area is available in each room for safe storage.
- Wardrobes: Each resident has access to their own wardrobe, including a secure locker
Irish & British Armed Forces Ex-Service Personnel
Leopardstown Park Hospital honours its legacy of serving ex-service personnel.
- Eligibility: The same criteria apply as for other applicants.
- Priority Admissions: Preference is given to Irish & British Armed Forces ex-service personnel.
Please indicate ex-service status clearly when applying.
To prepare for your stay, please bring the following:
- Day clothes and comfortable shoes.
- Nightwear, dressing gown, and closed-fitting slippers.
- Medications list.
- Any required items such as glasses, hearing aids, mobility aids, cushions, splints, or positioning devices.
As it is very important that your medical care is seamlessly followed through on your move to LPH, please bring a recent full medical report from your GP, including any consultant reports received, as well as your most recent prescription.
This ensures that the LPH team has a full understanding of your medical needs upon arrival. If you are coming to LPH from another healthcare institution, please also bring a medical report from there.
This information helps us ensure continuity of care and allows our team to provide the highest standard of support from day one.
Before leaving Leopardstown Park Hospital, ensure you:
- Have arranged transportation home.
- Have all personal belongings.
- Have obtained the correct medication or arranged for it to be collected.
- Received your discharge information pack, including:
- Letters for GP.
- Prescription.
- Discharge instruction leaflet.
- Home Exercise Programme (if applicable).
Leopardstown Park Hospital is committed to providing high-quality care in a respectful and dignified environment. Residents can expect:
- Timely and appropriate medical attention.
- Transparent communication about treatment options, risks, and outcomes.
- Respect for privacy and confidentiality regarding medical and personal details.
- Access to health records where appropriate.
To ensure the best possible experience for all residents, we request:
- Respect: For fellow residents, families, and staff.
- Engagement: Active involvement in decisions about your care.
- Compliance: With hospital health and safety policies, including our non-smoking policy.
- Honesty: Providing accurate and up-to-date information about your financial and medical history.
- Communication: Informing us promptly about any changes or clarifications required.
To deliver compassionate, high-quality, and innovative care for older adults, centred on their individual physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, within a supportive and empowering environment.
To be a nationally recognised leader in person-centred care for older adults, achieving excellence through collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Compassion: We place the well-being and dignity of our residents at the heart of all we do.
- Respect: We honour the individuality and cultural diversity of each person we serve.
- Innovation: We embrace new approaches to care and continuously improve our services.
- Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and professionalism.
- Collaboration: We work together with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create a supportive and inclusive community.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all that we do.
