Care

Ethos of Care

Every resident is cherished as a unique individual with a rich life history, distinct preferences, and inherent dignity. Care plans are crafted to reflect the specific needs, interests, and abilities of each resident. Our team is trained to foster trusting, empathetic relationships with residents and their families, creating a warm and supportive community.

Partnership Care

Care at The Fern Dean Stepaside will be delivered on a partnership basis. Our team, led by Fabio Cardoso (Director of Nursing), residents’ families and health care experts collaborate to provide the best for our residents. The Fern Dean Stepaside is a modern, purpose built facility where you can be confident that residents happiness and wellbeing is our focus every day. It’s often the little things that matter most. The highly experienced team will care for residents to the highest standards and will take the time to get to know and understand exactly how they like things to be. Long and short term care can be provided. The best way to decide if The Fern Dean Stepaside is right for you is to speak to our team. We will bring you through the process from start to finish.

Steps to Care

Step 1

Get in contact with us either by email  info@ferndeanstepaside.ie or the enquiry form here.

Step 2

Our team will contact you to discuss how we might be able to help and the care we can provide. You can ask any questions that you might have in relation to the care and services we provide.

Step 3

You will be offered a tour of the residence including the accommodation, communal areas, dining facilities and outdoor spaces. We understand that there are additional challenges at a time like this and we will assist you through those. We will guide you through the process and the next steps.

Step 4

All prospective residents will require a full nursing assessment in advance of admission to The Fern Dean Stepaside. Lilly Molloy, our relationship manager, will organise and coordinate this assessment.

Step 5

Our new resident will be welcomed to The Fern Dean Stepaside where you can be confident that their wellbeing and happiness is our priority every day.

Dementia Care

Programmes specifically designed to help people living with dementia are in place. Focus is on a person’s skills and abilities rather than those they have lost. The person rather than the disease is at the centre of everything. We provide Sonas therapy as appropriate.

Services & Therapies

The Fern Dean Stepaside offers a team of medical experts and services to look after the care of our residents. These include Nurses, GPs, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist Tissue Viability Nurse and Dietitian. We provide pharmacy, chiropody, optical, dental, mobile x-ray, 24 hour doctor-on-call services. We also work with old age psychiatry and palliative care teams as appropriate.

Inhouse GP Service

Residents will have access to our inhouse GP and his team.

Doctor Geraint Warlow MB BCh (Wales) BSc (Wales) PGDip (Warwick) MRCGP is the clinical lead for the GP service which is the only Irish GP clinic dedicated to residents of nursing homes.

A balanced and tailored approach to care is taken. What is right for one resident, may not be right for the next. The team are here to listen to everyone – firstly the residents but also those around them to find the right path and anticipate and work through some of the challenges ahead.

Doctor Geraint Warlow has a keen interest in complex care and medicine for the elderly.

Nurse Sarah Toland RN (TCD) RNP works alongside Dr Geraint Warlow and has worked in general practice for 14 years. She provides chronic disease care including diabetes, asthma and COPD. Sarah coordinates the in-house bone health service and is a registered nurse prescriber.

Infection Control

The safety of residents and team is our priority at The Fern Dean Stepaside. There is regular contact with the HSE, HIQA and other healthcare experts.

Full training in infection prevention and control measures is in place and there is easy access to PPE.

Testimonials

We have had such a positive experience as a family since our Mum joined the community of the Fern Dean Stepaside in February. The broader Fern Dean team took great care to understand Mum’s condition, her needs and our family. They advised us every step of the way as to how to prepare for the move and to best settle in.

Since day 1, Mum has been looked after in the most professional, respectful and kind way. The Fern Dean Stepaside actively encourages residents and their families & friends across the generations to socialise, have fun and feel at home there. We are so hugely grateful to the care team for guiding us all through – it feels like having a trusted extension to our family!
Elaine and Gillian Doyle
Where do I start ???? I can safely say that my dad ( Les ) would not be with us today if it wasn't for the incredible team in Fern Dean. They did what every other Nursing Home refused to do, they gave my Father a second chance at life. They looked beyond his years and focused on this amazing man that was so depressed and saw in him a will to carry on and indeed excel in many different ways. I really find it hard to put into words the exceptional care and the incredible support they have given my Father. He is a different man now and only today was dancing with one of the nurses at the inaugural BBQ. I really could go on forever but I'm sure you would rather find out yourself if you decide to send your loved ones to Stepaside. A big shout out to Asha who has truly given my dad many many more incredible memories and the will to look forward and to feel wanted and part of a new family and community. My dad said recently "it's like home from home".
Brian Pierce
My mother recently stayed at Ferndean in Stepaside for convalescent care, and I cannot praise this place highly enough. From the moment she arrived, the staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, treating her with dignity and kindness every single day. The interior is absolutely beautiful, the gardens and day rooms are peaceful and relaxing, and everything is spotless and fresh - it feels brand new. The environment is calm and uplifting, which made such a difference to her recovery. Meals were fresh and nourishing, and the team went out of their way to make sure she was comfortable and well looked after. She not only regained her strength but felt truly valued and supported throughout her stay. Thank you to everyone at Ferndean for your professionalism, compassion, and the exceptional care you provide. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ferndean to anyone in need of top-quality convalescent care.
Kate Shorten
I was initially quite apprehensive about choosing a nursing home for a period of respite care for my mother. As a very independent woman, she had always believed that a nursing home wouldn't be for her. However, after a two-week stay at Fern Dean, her perspective has noticeably changed. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there — from the new friendships she formed to the engaging daily activities she participated in.

From my very first impression right through to every interaction with the care team, I was struck by the warmth and professionalism of the staff. Their commitment to personal, social, and pastoral care was evident at every level. My mother still speaks fondly of her experience, and when the time comes for full-time care, Fern Dean Stepaside will be her likely choice.
Eamonn Casey
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