Drakelands House Nursing Home
Drakelands, County Kilkenny, R95 YR02 Drakelands
Our approach is person-orientated, recognising the unique story and preferences of each individual, ensuring quality of life with dignity, comfort and joy by delivering the highest standards of medical and supportive holistic services.
Paying for Care
- Pay Privately
- The Fair Deal Scheme
Facilities
- Dining rooms
- En-suites
- Free parking on-site
- Sitting rooms
- Wifi
Personal services
- Newspaper delivery
- Religious services
- Laundry services
- Beautician services
- Hairdressing services
Care
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- 24 hour nursing care
- Respite and convalescence care
- Speech and language
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Physiotherapy
- GP and medical services
- Chiropody
Green Spaces
- Outdoor garden areas
Catering
- Personalised diet plans tailored to individual needs
- Fresh and nutritious prepared on-site
- Dietician approved menus
- Everyday choice and varied menu
Drakelands Care Home
Drakelands House Nursing Home in Co Kilkenny, is an elegant country style home with spacious purpose-built facilities and beautiful gardens. Elevated, with wonderful views overlooking the city of Kilkenny and surrounding countryside, Drakelands House has an outstanding reputation for the provision of care since 1997 being a leading home care provider in both Kilkenny and Leinster.
Drakelands House has 69 beautiful private rooms providing space, privacy, safety and comfort for each resident. Careful thought has been given to creating both relaxed community filled living spaces and quiet individual rooms to ensure everyone can both retain privacy and quiet time while enjoying the companionship of the home’s community.
Drakelands Nursing Home
Accommodation: Most of our bedrooms feature En-suite facilities, with views of the stunning surrounding countryside and easy access to the garden. Dining rooms are available on each floor.
Facilities: On-site amenities include hairdressers, physiotherapy, catering services, and a laundry service.
Community: Enjoy an extensive variety of weekly activities in a spacious, purpose-built environment.
Activities Programme
We have a packed weekly activities programme that we base around the interests and preferences of our residents in the home. From bingo and cards to zumba and live music there is something for everyone.
Food and Nutrition
Interesting and varied menus - quality food is such an important aspect of life in care. We focus on providing meals which comprise fresh, seasonal ingredients so that every meal is not only nutritious but also looks great and tastes delicious.
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Take a Look Around Drakelands Nursing Home
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Help & Advice
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Helen
Administrator
Drakelands House Nursing Home
I have been working in Drakelands for the past two years. I love working with all the residents and their families. I look forward to coming to work in Drakelands as I get great satisfaction from seeing the residents’ positive reactions to all the events and the staff. I find my job extremely rewarding as I help all our residents and families put smiles on their faces and laughter in their bellies on a daily basis which helps improve their quality of life.
Director of Nursing
Anne-Marie
I have been working in the care of the elderly sector for over ten years. My passion for working with care of elderly has been part of making a huge difference to the quality of life for our residents. Providing a highly professional service both on an individual basis and the group activities that are greatly enjoyed by residents with varying dependency levels, gives me great job satisfaction in helping our residents and families have a good quality care and quality of life.
Activities Coordinator
Susan
I love working with all residents for the past two years. I look forward to coming to work in Drakelands for our daily activities as I get great satisfaction from seeing the residents’ positive reactions to all the events. I find my job extremely rewarding as I help all our residents and families put smiles on their faces and laughter in their bellies on a daily basis which helps improve their quality of life.
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Care Services
Our residents have varying needs from specialist dementia support to general assistance with everyday living. Some choose to stay with us on a permanent basis whilst others enjoy shorter periods of time in the home when it suits.
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Drakelands House Nursing Home
Drakelands, County Kilkenny, R95 YR02 Drakelands
- Drakelands nursing home is easily accessisble by car along the M9 motorway. There is free car parking available on-site.
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