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The Four Ferns is a luxury residential and convalescent nursing home in Foxrock, South Dublin.

Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, it offers premium accommodation, professional care, lifestyle activities, and a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere

10/10/2026

💬 Today is World Mental Health Day.

The 2026 theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”, reminds us that meaningful change begins by listening to the people directly affected.

Mental health matters at every age. For older people, being heard, maintaining relationships, staying involved in daily life and having opportunities to express feelings and preferences can make an important difference.

Listening is central to how we support our residents. Every person has their own experiences, needs and perspective, and each deserves to be treated with understanding and respect.

Today is an opportunity to listen more closely, speak more openly and ensure that lived experience helps shape the support people receive.💛

07/10/2026

🧩 Our residents at The Four Ferns recently enjoyed exploring virtual table games and piecing together a virtual jigsaw 🧩💛

Technology brings another way to enjoy familiar pastimes, try something new and spend time together. Whether choosing the next move or finding that elusive puzzle piece, the enjoyment comes as much from the company as the activity itself.✨.

05/10/2026

We recently enjoyed a lovely live music performance at The Four Ferns, bringing residents and staff together for an afternoon of music and good company. 🎶💚

Live music is always a favourite here. Familiar melodies can bring back fond memories, spark conversations and give us a chance to share a special moment together.

Thank you to our performer for bringing so much talent to our home. We’re already looking forward to the next performance! ✨

03/10/2026

✨ We’re delighted to recognise Anju Varghese as our recent Employee of the Month at The Four Ferns. 🌿👏

Anju consistently brings warmth, professionalism and genuine care to everything she does. Her commitment to our residents and her support for colleagues reflect the spirit of our CARA Values, helping to create the kind, respectful and welcoming environment we are so proud of.

This recognition is a wonderful reflection of the positive contribution Anju makes each day, and we are very proud to have her as part of The Four Ferns team. 💛

Congratulations, Anju, and thank you for everything you do. ✨

01/10/2026

🌿 Today is International Day of Older Persons.

This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives”, asks us to consider how our communities and services can adapt as people live longer. Longer lives should mean more opportunities to remain involved, connected and heard. Older people should have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect them, with systems designed around dignity, independence, choice and quality of life.

We see every day the experience, humour, knowledge and individuality that older people bring to their families and communities. Today, we celebrate our residents and older people everywhere, while recognising our shared responsibility to build a society that supports people to live well throughout every stage of later life.💛

30/09/2026

At The Four Ferns, our team shares a commitment to providing thoughtful, person-centred care while creating a warm and engaging home for our residents.

We are currently welcoming applications for:

🌿 Accommodation Assistant
🌿 Nurse
🌿 Healthcare Assistant

Alongside competitive rates, our team benefits from meals on duty, a pension scheme, income protection, ongoing training and development, an employee wellbeing programme and a range of family leave benefits.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you. 💙

View the roles and apply today:
https://www.fourferns.ie/careers/

28/09/2026

🌿 Positive Ageing Week 2026 🌿

This year’s theme, “Connecting Generations”, celebrates the relationships that grow when people of different ages spend time together, share experiences and listen to one another.

Older generations carry a wealth of stories, traditions and knowledge, while younger generations bring fresh perspectives, energy and new ideas. When these experiences come together, both generations benefit and stronger, more understanding communities are formed.

We value every opportunity for our residents to share their interests, memories and experiences with family members, friends and younger visitors. Throughout Positive Ageing Week, we celebrate our residents, the contribution older people continue to make and the connections that bring generations closer together.💛

25/09/2026

💜 We were delighted to come together at The Four Ferns for a special "Memory Cafe" fundraising event in support of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. 💜

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works in communities across the country, providing vital dementia-specific services and support to people living with dementia, their families and carers. Their work includes day care, home care, dementia advisers, social clubs, Alzheimer cafés, family supports and the National Helpline, while also advocating for the rights and needs of people affected by dementia.

Fundraising plays an incredibly important part in making these services possible. In 2025, fundraising contributed €5.6 million to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, with funds received going towards direct care provision such as day care, home care, respite and information and advisory services.

We are very proud of everyone at The Four Ferns who got involved, contributed and helped make the event such a lovely occasion. Every donation, large or small, helps support people living with dementia and the families who walk that journey alongside them. 💜

A huge thank you to our residents, families, team members and everyone who supported the fundraiser. You can still donate here 👉 https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/tolulopeomonijo

23/09/2026

Respite care should provide comfort and reassurance, not only for the person staying with us but also for the family placing their trust in our team. 💗

We were delighted to hear that this gentleman felt happy, secure and wonderfully cared for during his two-week stay at The Four Ferns. Knowing his wife could enjoy her holiday with an easy heart, without worrying about him, means so much to us. 🏡

A warm atmosphere, friendly support and excellent food all helped make his stay enjoyable. We were especially pleased to hear that he was thoroughly spoilt by our team! 🍽️

Thank you to his family for sharing such thoughtful feedback and to our wonderful staff for making him feel so welcome. 🌿

21/09/2026

💜 Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day.

The 2026 theme, “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters”, highlights the importance of recognising possible signs of dementia and seeking support as early as possible.

A timely diagnosis can provide answers, open access to the right care and support, and allow people and their families to make informed decisions about the future. Most importantly, it reminds us that life does not end with a diagnosis.

We believe every person should continue to be recognised for who they are, with their choices, relationships, interests and individuality at the heart of their care.

Today, we stand with everyone living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, alongside the families, friends and carers supporting them.💜

Address

Brighton Road, Foxrock
Dublin

Telephone

+35319123940

Website

https://linktr.ee/fourferns

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