Rathmena House Care Home

Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, Rathmena House is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas for residents to enjoy.We specialise in providing care for:Nursing and Frail Elderly over 65 yearsNursing physically disabled under 65 yearsRathmena House has been upgraded to improve the environment for residents living with us. The home is an airy, calm environment that is conducive to well-being and mood enhancement.Most rooms are single, however, there are a small number that are shared and are particularly suitable for couples, siblings, for those who enjoy the company of another person or for a single person seeking a larger room.

Services offered

Skilled medical care

• Skilled nursing
• IV therapy at home
• Complex wound care
• Ostomy care
• Catheter care
• Tube feeding (NG/PEG/J)
• Medication administration
• Phlebotomy

Therapies at home

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Respiratory therapy

Specialty programmes

• Palliative
• Hospice / end-of-life
• Dementia care
• Pediatric homecare
• Postnatal
• Post-op: joint replacement
• Post-op: cardiac surgery
• Chronic: CHF
• Chronic: COPD
• Chronic: diabetes

Non-medical / companion

• Personal care (bath/dress/grooming)
• Diabetic meals
• Light housekeeping
• Transport to appointments
• Companionship
• Live-in care
• Overnight care
• Respite for family caregivers

Team & vetting

• 9 Registered nurses
• 20 Licensed practical nurses
• 31 Care assistants
• 8 Physiotherapists

Medical director

Dr. Pereira

Staff turnover

10%

Staff-to-client ratio

1:9 caregivers per active client

Same-caregiver consistency

90%

Caregiver languages

• Local
• English

Caregiver vetting

• ✓ Criminal background check
• ✓ Drug screening
• ✓ Driving record check
• ✓ Reference verification
• ✓ Annual recertification
• 📚 47 CE hours/year required

Technology

• 📱 Caregiver mobile app
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family portal (real-time updates)
• 📍 Electronic Visit Verification (GPS)

Remote monitoring

• BP
• glucose
• O2

Pricing

Holiday premium: 25% · Minimum shift: 2 h

LTCI accepted: Major national insurer

Quality metrics

• 98% Patient satisfaction
• 89% Caregiver satisfaction
• 12% 30-day readmission
• 1 Complaints / 1000 visits

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Compliance & safety

Privacy

HIPAA + GDPR compliant

Liability insurance

€5,000,000

Infection control

WHO/ECDC home-care protocol