Board of Social Witness - Older People Services

Ard Cluan House

5 Limavady Road, Londonderry, BT47 1JU
Tel/Fax: (028) 7134 3297

Ard Cluan House, which opened in 1975, provides an elegant home on the outskirts of the Maiden City of Londonderry. With accommodation for 14 residents, the Home becomes an inviting place from the moment you enter. With a large, private, walled-in landscaped garden, the Home is made welcoming and homely. Registered with the Registration and Inspection Unit of the Western Health and Social Services Board, Ard Cluan House welcomes people from all denominations.

The duration of your stay remains a private choice. You are accepted as an individual the moment you enter the Home and this does not change when you become part of a large residential family. You and your relatives will be encouraged to become involved in planning your individual care.

Accommodation

The privacy and dignity of the individual is respected at all times. All bedrooms have a wash hand basin and, although furnished you are encouraged to bring favourite items from your home. All rooms have a 24-hour on call facility if you need assistance. You may use your room as you wish during the day and evening to take your visitors to. There is one sitting room and a quiet room. A chairlift is available for upstairs access.

Food

All our meals are home cooked with freshly baked bread and scones provided every day and a choice of meals. A meal can be kept for you if you go out and do not expect to be back at the normal mealtime. Special diets are catered for. Most meals are served in the dining room, but facilities are available to bring your meal to your room if you wish.

Laundry Service

Laundry of personal items is undertaken by a laundress on the premises.

Staff

There are seventeen staff at present each receiving intensive and ongoing induction and foundation training to NVQ standards. Twenty-four hour staffing exists within Ard Cluan House.

Residential Support

Residents Information Meetings are held where you can make any requests that you may need.

Spiritual Needs

There are Daily Devotional Services and each Tuesday a Service is held by a local clergyman with Communion Services held throughout the year. Each resident is encouraged to attend their own church.

Activities

Staff arrange activities during the week and are always open to any suggestions and ideas.

Activities available range from armchair aerobics to music, board games, pat a dog visits, quizzes, games, videos and reminiscence, piano music and singing. There are outings to nearby Donegal including Rossnowlagh and Downings and journeys to the North West Coastal attractions, Portrush and Portstewart.

Two residents from our Home spoke of their personal experiences:

"I am here a year and the thing I like most about Ard Cluan is the food. The house really is a home from home. This is a great city and I am glad to still live here."

"The staff are very attentive and the care you get is unrivalled. There is always plenty to do. The quiz is always interesting and I look forward to the exercises."

Other services and amenities offered by Ard Cluan are:

hairdressing, hand care, chiropody
landscaped garden and sun patio
car parking facilities
day care
respite care
open visiting
registered with the local Registration and Inspection Unit