After researching the Household model in the US, we established a new level of care that puts the needs of the people who live here to the fore. This award winning and pioneering overhaul to the structure and culture of more traditional styles of care has removed the 'hospital model' while still maintaining our excellent standards and professional practice.
Our Household Model of care breaks down the traditional facility into households, each with their own front door for privacy, kitchen managed by a “home-maker and 'household co-ordinator', supervised by the nurse on duty 24/7, comfortable dining rooms, living rooms, private back gardens and plenty of extra spaces. Gone are the institutional ward type buildings and practices.
Our staff wear regular clothes. The households are furnished in comfortable homely décor, cosy sofas, and personal belongings. Our households smell like home, look like home and most importantly feel like home.
Everyone who lives here has the freedom to choose how their day goes; when to wash, when to get up, when to eat and how to spend their day.
Household life is “normal," yet full of new experiences and stimulating activities.
How are the houses equipped?
No two homes are ever the same and you will find the same rule of thumb at Castleross.
Within each of the houses there is a team of dedicated staff who have their own shift patterns, meal times and ways of doing things, all of which are driven by the specific needs of the people who live there.
There are four main houses: Broomfield House, Creevy House, Killanny House and Lisdoonan House, for Dementia and Alzheimer's care. Each house has their own front door and the people who live here have access to the following:
I am an early riser in the mornings, always have been, always will be!! I manage some of my own personal care in the mornings, which I prefer to do, but it is great to get the help from the carers if I need it. I like to go to the kitchen for my breakfast. The smell of baked scones is always very inviting, and there is always someone to chat to. It gives me a great sense of warmth and comfort to spend time there.
After a tasty breakfast, I love to read the daily paper. I like to join the reading group also because when we come together to read, we end up chatting, reminiscing and reflecting on our own lifestyles. The kettle is always on the boil, and because I am up so early in the mornings, I’m often on my third cup of tea by 11 o’clock. I also like to help with some of the jobs around the house like tidying up after breakfast, or helping the carers fold away the laundry.
The kitchen is always a hive of activity by dinnertime. There are more people up and about. I like to sit at a smaller table, where there are just four of us. The food is delicious and there is always plenty of choice.
The afternoons are busy with plenty of activity. I enjoy the baking as I would have baked lots for my own family. Other activities include painting or flower arranging, games and quizzes. On warm afternoons, I like to sit out in the courtyard garden, enjoying the peace and quiet, and sounds of nature. Sometimes I might take a rest in my room and do a puzzle; I particularly love Wordsearches. Every day is different and I can choose how to spend it, and that’s what I love.
As evening draws, I enjoy another cup of tea. Our reflexologist comes to visit and I like to have my feet massaged. The fragrance of lavender reminds me of my garden at home.
I retire to bed early as I always would have done at home. The carers will help me to bed, as we reflect on the day gone by. At my age it is always very reassuring to know that there is someone there to help me whenever I need it, be it day or night. I feel very safe and at home here in Castleross.
- Current resident at Castleross
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