Mountpleasant Lodge

Mountpleasant Lodge

Set in the rolling hills of Co Kildare, Mountpleasant Lodge Nursing Home is surrounded by fields and farms under wide open skies. We provide the highest standards of nursing care for a full range of physical and neurological conditions, as well as respite and convalescence care. We are also well suited to individuals who do not have a specific medical condition but who want to enjoy their independence in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Good food, relaxation and fun make up the average day which begins with a hearty breakfast. A typical day might include browsing the morning papers, joining the ‘Whitty Knitters’ for a session while putting the world to rights or even heading out to the local choir to exercise those vocal chords. Residents can also join our aromatherapist for a hand, head or foot massage.

Lunch is a relaxed affair and a chance to meet up with friends for a chat. There is a wide choice of activities in the afternoons including bingo, music, karaoke and dance sessions, group physiotherapy and chair yoga. Residents are free to participate as they wish. For those who wish to attend, Mass is available each Thursday with a Eucharistic service offered four times a week. There is a large internal courtyard where residents can hone their gardening skills.

Contact Details

Clane Road
Portgloriam
Kilcock
Co. Kildare
W23 XT7W

01 610 3166

Care Types

Residential Nursing Care

We take pride in our person-centered approach, ensuring that care is tailored to the individual. We believe in providing more than just a place to live, we offer a caring and homely environment. Every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our highly trained staff take the time to get to know each resident personally, enabling us to provide care that reflects their preferences, needs, and life story. This ensures a comfortable, homely environment where residents feel truly valued.

Dementia Care

We know how important it is to choose a Nursing Home where a loved one is not defined by dementia and understand that it can be an emotional journey for all of the family.

Our dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing the best possible alternative for those who are no longer able to manage in their own home. We focus on maintaining dignity, fostering meaningful connections, and creating moments of joy through carefully tailored activities that engage memory and stimulate the senses.

Convalescence

We offer convalescent care for those recovering from illness, surgery, or hospital stays. With a focus on recuperation, rest, and recovery.

Our experienced staff are here to support a smooth transition back to home, ensuring each resident has the physical and emotional care that they need. We can provide private convalescent care and in addition, are approved by some health insurance providers. Please enquire for more details.

Respite Care

Respite care can vary from a few days to a few weeks, typically when a home carer is temporarily unavailable. Respite care can also help assess whether residential care is a suitable care option for you or a loved one. Please enquire with us or your public Health nurse/GP for more information.

Adult Services under 65

We can also provide care for adults between 18 and 65 years of age with a wide range of health needs. We support individuals both physically and emotionally to work towards optimizing their personal goals using a person-centered approach in a safe and homely environment. We encourage individuals to remain connected to their community and to continue to work towards independent living.

Other Details

Our home is led by an experienced Director of Nursing and supported by Assistant Directors of Nursing, clinical nursing staff, healthcare assistants, admin and catering / household staff. We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes GPs and allied health professionals that support us in delivering best quality care to residents.

Our positive organisational culture permeates through our home and impacts on how employees approach their work and interact with residents. With residents, staff and families working together we make everyday life in the nursing home, stimulating, engaging and as enjoyable as possible for everyone.

Care plans are developed by our Registered Nurses in conjunction with the individual resident and, if desired, their family members in consultation with our multi-disciplinary team.

Plans include medical, nutritional, spiritual, physical and emotional care, with strong emphasis on ensuring each individual’s will and preference is reflected in their plan of care.

We also incorporate areas of essential wellbeing such as physical exercise, time outdoors, cognitive stimulation and social engagement.

Our menus are reviewed seasonally by our culinary team to ensure we incorporate our residents’ preferences, local suppliers and foods in season.

Menus are reviewed by our nutritionist and local teams to ensure there is a balanced approach to individual requirements and a healthy varied diet.

Our culinary support team assist each location with individual meal plans and ensuring all residents are accommodated with their personal needs.

Our meal time experience is a valued part of our residents’ day and we ensure our teams make every effort to make this an enjoyable experience.

Our chefs regularly meet directly with residents to discuss their likes and dislikes and ensure every residents’ needs are met.

We have a programme of activities to suit all interests and abilities and encourage residents to stay active, connect socially and take time to relax. We place great emphasis on physical activities from spending time outdoors to taking part in exercise classes.

Our staff assist residents to participate at a level that is comfortable, enjoyable and suited to their individual ability. Seasonal events include Easter, Summer and Christmas celebrations, music, activities and afternoon tea parties.