The Fern Dean

17/11/2025

Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work®

We’re delighted to be recognised as a Great Place to Work® — an accreditation based entirely on feedback from our own teams.

It reflects a culture that values people, supports growth, and lives our CARA values every day - Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable.

If you’re considering joining us, this certification is a simple reminder that you’ll be stepping into a positive, supportive workplace where people genuinely matter.

14/11/2025

✅ Interested in a personal viewing of Fern Dean Blackrock?❓

Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to register your interest and arrange a personal viewing to experience Fern Dean firsthand.

📅 Register your interest here: https://www.ferndean.ie/south-dublin-nursing-homes-contact/

11/11/2025

📹 There was plenty of activity and creativity throughout our home recently, with each floor getting involved in something special.🎉

🧩 Residents enjoyed working together on jigsaw puzzles, sharing laughs and teamwork along the way.
💪 The Siel Bleu Team brought great energy to our physical exercise sessions, helping everyone stay active and engaged.
💌 A big thank-you to the Transition Year students who joined us for Christmas card making, their help and festive spirit were truly appreciated.
🖍️ Others spent some peaceful time with colouring books, adding a splash of colour and calm to the day.

It’s always wonderful to see so much participation, connection, and joy throughout the home, a big thank you to everyone who got involved! 👏

09/11/2025

🎲 There’s never a dull moment at Fern Dean Blackrock! ♥️

Our activity schedule is in full swing, with residents enjoying plenty of fun chair-based exercises, table games, and group activities that keep everyone moving, smiling, and connected. ✨

Staying active and engaged is a big part of life here and we love seeing the laughter and energy it brings to our residents! 💪😊

05/11/2025

🎂 October Staff Birthdays at The Fern Dean Blackrock 🎉

We love celebrating our team throughout the year, here’s a little look back at how we marked our October birthdays! 💐

We hope everyone who celebrated in October had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed their special day. 🎉

03/11/2025

🌿💜 Here at The Fern Dean Blackrock, there’s always something special happening to keep our residents active, happy, and connected. This weekend we enjoyed a lively drumming session that had everyone smiling and tapping along, followed by a relaxing rock painting activity, where residents created lovely pieces to decorate our garden. 🎨🥁

It’s these simple moments that make Fern Dean feel like home 💕

31/10/2025

🎃✨ What a spooktacular day to remember at The Fern Dean Blackrock! Our Halloween Party was bursting with joy, laughter, and creativity as residents, staff, and kids showcased their amazing costumes during the fancy dress competition. 🧙‍♀️👻

The atmosphere was electric, the smiles were contagious, and the treats were frightfully delicious! 🍰💚

We also took a special moment to honour our Employee of the Month and Compassionate Care Award recipients — congratulations to our incredible team members who go above and beyond every day. 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this celebration such a wonderful success! 💚

25/10/2025

🎉 A huge success at Ferndean Blackrock yesterday!
We proudly celebrated International Infection Prevention Week with an engaging session led by CNM Ian, who demonstrated practical ways to prevent the spread of infection.

Stay tuned — video clips from the event will be shared shortly!

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23/10/2025

Even with the cold winter breeze, we made the most of it — a lovely walk along Bray Seafront and some cozy refreshments at Finbees! A great day full of smiles, laughter, and good vibes all around. 💙

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23/10/2025

21/10/2025

Our residents at Fern Dean, Blackrock, had a wonderful day!
They enjoyed a friendly game of Scrabble, spent some relaxing time reading magazines, and took a delightful bus outing. The day ended perfectly with some refreshing drinks and great company. 🌞🚌📚♟️🥤

20/10/2025

Congratulations to Barbara Maczka on receiving the Excellence in Leadership Award for Q3! 👏
Your passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence make a lasting impact on everyone around you. We’re proud to celebrate your leadership and the example you set every day.