The facility is situated beside the Royal Canal in the heart of Dublin 12. It is set on a fully secure site, adjacent to a Primary school and residential homes.
The facility provides 143, single occupancy, en-suite bedrooms with Nurse call, fully accessible showers and 42” smart TV’s. Newly built, to the highest of regulations and standards. A secure and level garden, with a putting green and garden furniture is available for all patients to access and provides a variety of different surfaces
Our facility is purpose-built to the highest standards to enable the delivery of expert care in a comfortable, secure setting.
The facility provides a private space — not open to the public — where individuals can focus on recovery and well-being after a hospital stay. It is a step-down environment designed to bridge the gap between hospital and home, with personalised care and rehabilitation support.
We create a place where people can be themselves, live life to the fullest, and stay connected to family, friends, and their local community.
Several Dublin Bus routes serve the area near CareChoice Parnell Road:
The nearest bus stops to CareChoice Parnell Road include:
Luas (Light Rail)
The nearest Luas (light rail) station is Fatima on the Red Line, which is about a 7-minute walk from CareChoice Parnell Road.
Rehabilitation Care equips individuals with the tools to live life to the fullest, helping them regain skills, abilities, or knowledge lost due to illness, injury, or disability. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation focuses on tailored treatments for musculoskeletal injuries, diseases, or surgeries, aiming to correct limitations and alleviate pain.
Convalescent Care provides short-term support from skilled professionals to help individuals recover from illness, surgery, or injury. The goal is to restore independence and strength so patients can manage without support after discharge.
We ensure patients experience comfort and dignity in their final days while providing compassionate support to their families in bereavement. This is facilitated with the help of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.
Step-Down Care caters to patients whose acute medical or surgical care is complete but who are not yet ready to return home. We offer transitional care for patients awaiting home care packages, long-term care, or home care grants.
At CareChoice Parnell Road, we offer a wide range of services to support the well-being of our patients. Some of these include:
Dining at CareChoice Parnell Road
Our talented Head Chef and dedicated Catering Team prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily, with a focus on variety and patient preferences.
Menus operate on a two-week cycle and are displayed throughout the home for easy viewing. A daily menu is also available on the televisions in each room.
We cater to all dietary requirements, including coeliac, diabetic, and renal diets. Please inform your nurse of any specific dietary needs upon admission.
Mealtimes:
Breakfast: 08:00 – 09:00
Morning Tea/Coffee: 11:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 13:00
Afternoon Tea/Coffee: 15:00
Tea/Supper: 16:00 – 17:00
Evening Tea/Coffee Round: 19:00
Medication Your medications will be prescribed by the attending GP and dispensed by our Pharmacy provider, there will be a small government levy in place for each medicine dispensed. The nurse allocated to your care shall administer your medications using our electronic medication management system. Should you wish to self-administer please advise us of this and the nurse will complete the necessary documentation to facilitate this. Should you have any questions regarding your medication, please speak with your nurse, who if unable to answer will contact the GP or Pharmacist.
Medical Care Our Medical services are provided by Medical Officers (GP’s) who are onsite three days per week. There is also a visiting consultant geriatrician who provides support. In Parnell Road we provide rehabilitation, convalescence care and step-down care for patients over 18 years of age. We have the support of a multi-Disciplinary team to assist us when required to ensure our patients obtain the best care possible.
Laundry is available at an extra cost, please see your contract of care for the cost per bag. We recommend that your family takes home and launders your clothes at home, a laundry bag can be provided to facilitate this. Please note that articles of clothing that require specific washing may be at risk of shrinking or damage in the laundry. If this is the case it is recommended that these items are not sent to the laundry.
Visiting Visitors are welcome during the hours of 14.00pm to 16.00pm and 18.00 to 20.00pm. Should you wish your visitor to visit at a time outside of the above this must be agreed with the clinical management team. Visiting hours might be reduced if a virus like the Flu/ Covid- 19 is in the facility. We would reduce not only the visiting hours but also the number of visitors to safeguard the health of all our patients and reduce the chances of the virus spreading. Please contact the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing/ Receptionist for further information on visiting restrictions during an outbreak. For reasons of fire safety all visitors to the facility are required to sign the confidential visitors book on entering and leaving the premises. Please always respect our visiting times.
Hospital Appointments Hospital appointments are facilitated for patients from St. James’s Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital as a part of your treatment plan. There is no additional cost of charge for these visits (please note all appointments are reviewed prior to bookings). However, any appointment not related to your treatment plan will be payable in advance, private taxis can be booked in advance and patients will pay directly to the taxi driver. Please ensure that you arrive at the reception area for your allocated time of pickup to avoid any delays. It is the patients’ responsibility to arrange their transport on the day of discharge. A taxi can be booked by the reception team and the patient can pay the taxi driver as per the meter reading.
Leave from the Facility Should you be away overnight it is very important that the nurse on your unit is informed of: When you are planning on going out so that the appropriate process is followed e.g., enough medication and any other items are given to you / your family, details of who you are staying with, and their contact details are fully documented on the patient leave responsibility form (this can be obtained from the nurse on your floor). Any change of plan – early return or extension of visit. Please also inform the clinical management team as soon as possible
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the building. A designated smoking shelter is available in the rear garden, near the ground floor dining room.
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Parnell Road Stepdown Facility,
Parnell Road
Drimnagh
D12 PX80
