Welcome to O Connel Court

O'Connell Court provides supported accommodation for older homeless people aged over 50 with mental health problems. The project has 2 properties, with 66 spaces at O'Connell Court and 17 at Oakdene House. The project accepts self referrals and referrals from any agency. People being referred from within hospital are first assessed by the HSE Age Care Evaluation Team. Oakdene House is in Prosperity Square, Cork,

 

Target group

Older homeless people aged over 50 with mental health problems. Can accept couples.

Will not accept

Arsonists, sex-offenders and people with a history of violence. Those currently addicted to alcohol or using drugs.

Age Minimum Maximum Average
50
None
70-75


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How to get in

Referral procedure

Self or agency referrals. Phone (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or write. Application form completed by prospective resident and agency prior to interview. Require proof of ID and financial status, and medical report. HSE assess applicants moving on from hospital.

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.

Vacancies

Weekly. Operate a waiting list.

Length of stay Minimum Maximum Average
1 night
None
1 year +


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Staffing and support

Support services

8 full time and 6 part time staff in 2 properties, 24 hour waking cover. Provide information, advice, supervision of medication, personal assistance and social activities.

Health services

Nurse on staff team, GP and CPN visit weekly, chiropodist visits every 6 weeks.

Access to move-on

Provide advice on move-on options and help with applications.

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Accommodation

Total spaces

83 In 2 buildings - O'Connell Court and Oakdene House.

Rooms (cost per week)

Single: 83 at See below
Means tested service charge according to services used.

Facilities Furnishings Baths Toilets Showers Laundry TV Other facilities Food Cooking facilities Disabled facilities
Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins, 2 with ensuite facilities.
1 to 20 people
1 to 5 people
1 to 8-10 people
Yes
Yes
Lounge and garden.
Full board provided.
None.
16 wheelchair users can be accommodated (10 in O'Connell Court and 6 in Oakdene House). Alarm system, grab rails and lift.

 

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Rules and policies

House rules and tenure

No alcohol allowed on the premises. Licence agreement.

Resident access

Must be in by 12 midnight.

Visitors

Yes, but not at meal times (12.45pm-1.30pm, 4.45pm-5.30pm). Overnight guests with staff permission.

Policies

Written EOP, harassment policy and complaints procedure.

User participation

Regular residents' meetings.

 

Please Ring For More details

Catherine Cogan,
Manager,
O’ Connell Court,
Windmill Rd,
Cork

Phone no:

021-4316076

Fax No:

021-4316076 or 021-4322682