Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What type of care does the nursing home provide?
A. Mowlam Nursing Homes provide care for adults over the age of 18 years. This can be either short term care for convalescence or post operative or respite or long term care.
Q. Does the home provide a respite care service?
A. Yes. Respite care is available for periods of one week or longer.
Q. Are there nurses on site at all times?
A. Yes there are nurses on duty in the home 24 hours per day.
Q. Is there an activities program?
A. A formal programme of activities is available each day from a wide range of activities. You may choose which activities you would like to participate in. Additionally games are available for use at any time.
Q. What are the visiting hours?
A. There are no formal visiting hours - relatives or friends can visit whenever it suits.
Q. Can I have a telephone in my room?
A. All rooms have a telephone or telephone connection.
Q. Can I have a television in my room?
A. All rooms have televisions.
Q. Can we bring some of our own furniture?
A. Yes you can bring your own furniture that would be suitable including pictures, radio etc.
Q. How do I launder my clothes?
A. All clothes are laundered in the home by Mowlam Healthcare.
Q. Can I continue to use my own GP?
A. Yes you can use your own GP.
Q. Is a GP available at all times?
A. A GP available round the clock for emergency care on a call out service.
Q. What is the cost?
A. Fees vary depending on the level of dependency and location. Typical cost from €700 to €950 per week.
Q. Will the Government pay for nursing home costs?
A. The HSE can make a contribution towards nursing home care for individuals, knows as subvention. This is based on an individual accessment by the HSE. The Government is planning to introduce a scheme known as Fair Deal in 2009 to cover 80% of the costs of individual nursing home care. See HSE web site for more details.
Q. Can I still go out with family or friends?
A. Yes we encouraged residents to go out with friends and family as often as the feel comfortable travelling for day trips or holidays.
