Professional Nursing Care in Letterkenny, County Donegal
Providing 24-hour nursing-led care in a purpose-built, single-storey environment — with dignity, safety, and individual needs at the centre of every decision.
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About Larissa Lodge
Larissa Lodge is a 64-bed, purpose-built nursing home located in a residential area of Letterkenny, County Donegal.
Designed as a single-storey building, the layout supports safe, accessible, and structured care. All bedrooms are ensuite with level-access showers, television, and nurse call systems. Bedrooms are positioned away from busier communal areas to promote privacy and rest.
Communal spaces include spacious lounge areas for social interaction and family visits, an internal courtyard for outdoor access, and a dedicated oratory for spiritual reflection and quiet time.
The Care We Provide
Larissa Lodge provides 24-hour general nursing care for residents with:
- Low dependency needs requiring assisted daily living
- Medium dependency needs requiring medical support
- High dependency needs requiring full nursing care
We specialise in:
- Skilled nursing care
- Short-term rehabilitation
- Long-term care
- Convalescent and respite care
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
Larissa Lodge participates in the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal Scheme).
Personalised Care & Admissions
All potential residents undergo a pre-admission assessment to ensure Larissa Lodge is an appropriate and safe setting for their needs. This process ensures care is structured, informed, and tailored from the outset.
Care plans are developed and regularly reviewed, reflecting each resident’s medical needs, personal preferences, and independence.
Residents remain at the centre of every decision we make.
Daily Life at Larissa Lodge
Life at Larissa Lodge is structured to support dignity, participation, and wellbeing.
Residents have access to:
- Spacious lounge areas for social activities and family time
- A safe internal courtyard
- A dedicated oratory
- An on-site hair salon with visiting hairdresser
- Nutritious, freshly prepared meals tailored to dietary and personal preferences
- Internet access, Smart TV, and technology to support video calls with family
Activities and social programmes are designed to encourage connection and engagement while respecting individual preferences and routines.
Leadership & Accessibility
The Person in Charge and Administrator are available on site.
Clinical Nurse Managers and nursing staff are accessible directly or via nurse call systems, ensuring support is always available.
Clear leadership and professional oversight form the foundation of daily care delivery.