Sunhill Nursing Home

31/10/2026

A Spooktacular Halloween Celebration

We had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween 2026 with our residents today . There was plenty of smiles , laughter & spooky fun as everyone got into the Halloween spirit with some fantastic dressing up.

Earlier on in the week our ladies gathered for some tradional Halloween baking , making delicious bracks . The ladies shared baking tips ,favourite recipes & reminisced about days gone by baking for their families.

A little bit of Halloween magic , a spinkle of nostalgia & lots of wonderful togetherness

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to feel safe, welcome and valued in the place they call home.

Yesterday, our Person in Charge, Care Manager and Activity Manager attended the NHI and LGBT World Café event, alongside colleagues from HIQA, Caru, LGBT Ireland and other nursing home groups.

Together, we shared ideas to support the adaptation of the UK CIRCLE guide for Irish nursing homes. Developed through research on LGBTQ+ inclusion, the guide promotes care where each person’s identity is respected and everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

Many older LGBTQ+ people have experienced discrimination throughout their lives and may still fear prejudice or feel unable to be open about who they are. This makes creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive nursing home especially important.

Some of our staff have also taken part in LGBT Champions training, further supporting our commitment to inclusive, person-centred care.

We are proud to be an LGBTQ+ inclusive nursing home, where dignity, respect, equality and equity guide our care. We look forward to the launch of the Irish CIRCLE guide, informed by yesterday’s valuable discussions.

Thank you to the organisers and everyone who contributed. Nursing Homes IrelandEvergreen CareLGBT Foundation

28/10/2026

💉 Leading by example this flu season!

Yesterday, our staff rolled up their sleeves for their flu vaccines , led by our CEO, Rosetta Herr, and our Person in Charge, Susan McCullen.

As we prepare for winter, protecting the wellbeing of our residents, colleagues and families remains a shared priority. Thank you to everyone who took part. 💚

A huge thank you to Stacks Pharmacy for supporting our vaccination clinic!

Together, we can make a difference in keeping our homes and communities well this winter.

Protect yourself. Protect each other and your families. Protect our residents

Evergreen Care Nursing Homes Ireland

25/10/2026

“It is such a privilege to be part of all those journeys. It has taught me the importance of living life to the full. And then it is about treating people the way you would like to be treated yourself – with kindness, with love,” Orla Coleman, Director of Nursing, Beaumont Residential Care, Cork.

After qualifying as a nurse and following more than 20 years working across orthopaedic, trauma and oncology services, Orla discovered a profound connection to palliative care. That interest led her to work in hospice care, after which she spent over a decade developing her skills and knowledge in this area. She found meaning in advocating for patients and their families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

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24/10/2026

As part of international IPC (Infection Prevention Control ) Week, we focused on raising awareness among our residents about the importance of good hand hygiene & the simple steps we can all take to help prevent the spread of infection , particularly as we prepare for the winter months.

We were delighted to welcome Francis Rogers from the Out Reach team in our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, (IPC) who joined us for an informative engaging session , highlighting the importance of effective hand hygiene & winter preparedness.

To make learning fun & interactive we also hosted IPC themed crosswords during the week, a table quiz for staff & residents and our staff also enjoyed two CPD hand health presentations from Lesley Tomlinson in SC Johnson It was great to see everyone getting involved , sharing their knowledge & learning together. Staff also received an IPC newsletter sharing IPC facts from our IPC practitioner’s including information on staying safe this winter including the importance of vaccines. We are hosting our winter vaccine clinic for staff, as a follow on from our resident’s clinic next Tuesday in playing our part in keeping everyone safe. Our thanks to Stacks Pharmacy for this. Nursing Homes IrelandEvergreen Care

13/10/2026

Today we welcomed the new 6th class students of Sandpit National School.
It was so lovely & heartwarming to see the genuine connections between the children & our residents.

Its a wonderful reminder that when the different generations come together , friendships can blossom , connections are strengthened & memories are made. Nursing Homes Ireland Sandpit National SchoolEvergreen Care

30/09/2026

We opened the doors to our Sunhill Boutique this morning. Our residents enjoyed browsing through the rails , exploring the lovely selection of clothing & picking out some special items along the way.

It was also a lovely opportunity to spend time together , share conversations & enjoy the company of fellow residents .
A lovely morning had by all .

10/09/2026

Continuing our Palliative Care week journey.

As we continue to explore the many different aspects of Palliative care & what truly matters to our residents , we enjoyed more meaningful & enriching days filled with connection , conversations & wellbeing.

Our Dementia cafe welcomed Fr Paddy Rush who spoke with us about spiritual wellbeing . His thoughtful talk gave our residents an opportunity to reflect , share memories & talk about what brings meaning and comfort to their lives.

We also focused on social & emotional wellbeing welcoming Ola for sound healing therapy. Our residents enjoyed calming , relaxing experience.
We also continue to support our staff , residents & families as we hosted a Caru webinar this afternoon providing an opportunity to learn , listen & share information around palliative care & the importance of supporting people & their families along their journey . Caru ProgrammeSharon O'Brien

06/09/2026

Today we proudly kick started Palliative Care Week running from September 6th to 12th .
" Its not what you think"

We began with " A cup of togetherness" tea party.
Warm , thoughful conversations with residents about Palliative Care & meaningful events planned for the week.

Throughout the week we will gather for reflective chats , creative activities about palliative care with residents & staff.