The Residence Ashbourne marks a new chapter

Milestone celebration to mark name change

Residents and staff at Kilbrew Nursing Home recently marked a significant milestone in their journey, celebrating a name change to 'The Residence Ashbourne' with a celebration party. On the day, there was a lively performance from The Rams in Rhythm, a musical group made up of talented retired men.

Family members of the residents were invited to join the celebration. One family member, John, shared his father’s experience at the Nursing Home.

"My dad, Patrick is 84 years young. He is living in Kilbrew Nursing Home, now, The Residence Ashbourne. He loves his room, the entertainment and the food. He is so impressed with everything; he says it is like a five-star. It is a credit to all the staff working there."

The Residence Ashbourne will be hosting an evening presentation on Dementia and Long-term Care Preparation on Wednesday 2nd of October from 6.30pm – 8.30pm in the Pillo Hotel in Rath, Ashbourne, A84 KR91. This is a free event for members of the public to come along and have an opportunity to ask questions about dementia and care options available for long-term care. There will be two guest speakers, David Dooley, who is a manager of the Nursing Home Support Scheme, who will provide information on the Fair Deal process.

Laura Pratt, a dementia care consultant,will provide advice on supporting loved ones through dementia.

If you are interested in booking a place or hearing more about the event, call (01) 835 8900.

The Residence Ashbourne is an exclusive nursing care and retirement complex in Meath, located within 20 acres of parkland and three minutes north of Ashbourne town.

It is part of the emeis group, with 24 nursing homes across Ireland and a homecare service. They pride themselves on their high standards of care, services and links with local communities.