Private

Clearbrook Nursing Home

Heathfield View, Cappagh Road, Finglas West, D11 CX2T

Call 01 808 1188

Fair Deal weekly price

€1,406

HSE list #230, 4 September 2026

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

13 August 2029

Current registration since 14 August 2026

Inspection score

60/ 100

Several problems found

Getting worse

Ranked 100 of 103 scored homes in Co. Dublin · 113 of 116 within 25 km

Leadership and management56

Quality and safety of care62

What went into the score

3 June 2026 · counts 50%5 not compliant · 4 of 11 compliant · 53
4 February 2026 · counts 30%6 not compliant · 3 of 15 compliant · 50
29 April 2025 · counts 20%10 of 13 compliant · 92

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Dublin median of €1,413 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Clearbrook Nursing Home is a large, purpose-built facility with 90 single en-suite rooms, providing care for older people including those with dementia and disabilities. Residents were generally content and the environment was calm and homely, with improvements made to communal areas. However, there were concerns about management oversight, inconsistent respect for residents' privacy, and limited activities for some residents due to staff shortages. Complaints were not always properly addressed, and some care plans lacked detail on safeguarding and managing challenging behaviors.

Long-term care
short_term
Dementia care
physical_disability
sensory_disability

What inspectors liked

The centre has 90 single en-suite bedrooms, providing privacy and comfort.
Communal areas have been improved to be warm and inviting with homely touches like flowers and pictures.
Staff were observed knocking on bedroom doors and seeking permission before entering on many occasions.
Meals were well presented with choices respected and support provided in a dignified manner.
Staff had up-to-date training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and responsive behaviours.

What needed to improve

Residents' rights to privacy were not consistently upheld; staff were seen entering bedrooms without knocking on several occasions.
Complaints were not always investigated or responded to in line with the provider's policy, limiting residents' ability to be heard.
Care plans for some residents did not clearly outline safeguarding concerns or how to manage behaviours that challenge.
There was insufficient oversight and governance, with repeated failures to complete actions from previous inspections.
Activities were limited for residents on the first floor due to staff shortages, impacting their engagement and choice.

What residents said

“Residents expressed that they were happy with their bedrooms.”
“Residents reported enjoying the meals.”

Staffing: On the day of inspection, staffing levels and skill mix were sufficient to meet residents' needs, with timely and respectful assistance observed. However, there were staff vacancies being recruited for, and residents reported slower staff response times in the evenings, with plans to increase evening staffing.
Activities: Residents had access to activities such as chair exercise classes and visits from hairdresser and chiropodist. However, due to staff shortages, residents on the first floor had limited access to activities and spent much time watching television. Some residents did not receive consistent encouragement to participate.
Food: Meals were well presented with choices available and respected, including alternatives to the main menu. Condiments were available to support independence, and staff provided dignified assistance where needed. Most residents preferred to eat in their bedrooms.
Dementia: Has a dedicated dementia unit. The centre provides care for people living with dementia. Staff had training in managing responsive behaviours, but some care plans lacked detailed guidance on managing behaviours that challenge. Specialist communication needs were identified and supported.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 3 June 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

3 June 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2026
4 compliant2 mostly5 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 23 July 2026Mostly
StaffingCompliant
RecordsLow risk · fix by 7 July 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 2 September 2026Not compliant
Complaints procedureModerate risk · fix by 23 July 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2026Not compliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 17 August 2026Not compliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsModerate risk · fix by 23 July 2026Not compliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
4 February 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Jun 2026
3 compliant6 mostly6 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 9 April 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 May 2026Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 6 April 2026Not compliant
Changes to information supplied for registration purposesModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2026Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 9 April 2026Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingLow risk · fix by 30 April 2026Mostly
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 31 May 2026Mostly
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 6 April 2026Mostly
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 20 April 2026Not compliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsModerate risk · fix by 31 May 2026Not compliant
Infection controlCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 April 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
10 compliant3 mostly
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Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
Notification of absenceCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
PremisesLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
Risk managementCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
25 April 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Jun 2024
9 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2025Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 15 May 2024Mostly
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 15 May 2024Not compliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 30 May 2024Mostly
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
1 June 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2023
15 compliant4 mostly2 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
Directory of residentsCompliant
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2024Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 16 August 2023Mostly
VolunteersCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
VisitsLow risk · fix by 31 March 2024Mostly
Personal possessionsCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2024Not compliant
Information for residentsCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlMostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

This is the most the home can charge a week for residents on the Fair Deal scheme. Under Fair Deal you pay up to 80% of your income and 7.5% of the value of your assets a year, and the State pays the rest. Homes may charge extra for things like activities, hairdressing or newspapers, so ask about these when you call.

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,406

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Condition 1: Subject to any prohibitions or restrictions contained in any other condition(s), the designated centre shall be operated at all times in accordance with the Statement of Purpose received on 16 June 2026 within the footprint of the designated centre on the floor plan received on 15 April 2026. The registered provider shall only provide for the specific care and support needs, and services, within the facilities as set out the Statement of Purpose, as agreed with the Chief Inspector at the time of registration. Any changes to the specific care and support needs and services provided must be agreed in advance with the Chief Inspector. Condition 2: Only persons aged 18 years or older shall be accommodated at the designated centre at any time. Condition 3: The maximum number of persons that may be accommodated at the designated centre is: 90.

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Rathborne Nursing Home
Private
Ashtown, Co. Dublin· 1.8 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,400 / week
Inspection score
98
Beds
120 beds
Phone
01 912 0070
Elm Green Nursing Home
Private
Castleknock, Co. Dublin· 2.2 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,419 / week
Inspection score
70
Beds
120 beds
Phone
01 811 3900
The Ardmore
Private
Finglas, Co. Dublin· 2.3 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,410 / week
Inspection score
85
Beds
89 beds
Phone
01 880 0900
Firstcare Beneavin House
Private
Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.4 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,449 / week
Inspection score
72
Beds
150 beds
Phone
01 864 8516
Firstcare Beneavin Manor
Private
Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.4 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,449 / week
Inspection score
85
Beds
75 beds
Phone
01 912 3010
Firstcare Beneavin Lodge
Private
Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.5 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,449 / week
Inspection score
93
Beds
70 beds
Phone
01 864 8577

Inspection score

60/ 100

Several problems found

Getting worse

Ranked 100 of 103 scored homes in Co. Dublin · 113 of 116 within 25 km

Leadership and management56

Quality and safety of care62

What went into the score

3 June 2026 · counts 50%5 not compliant · 4 of 11 compliant · 53
4 February 2026 · counts 30%6 not compliant · 3 of 15 compliant · 50
29 April 2025 · counts 20%10 of 13 compliant · 92

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Dublin median of €1,413 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Long-term care
short_term
Dementia care
physical_disability
sensory_disability

What inspectors liked

The centre has 90 single en-suite bedrooms, providing privacy and comfort.
Communal areas have been improved to be warm and inviting with homely touches like flowers and pictures.
Staff were observed knocking on bedroom doors and seeking permission before entering on many occasions.
Meals were well presented with choices respected and support provided in a dignified manner.
Staff had up-to-date training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and responsive behaviours.

What needed to improve

Residents' rights to privacy were not consistently upheld; staff were seen entering bedrooms without knocking on several occasions.
Complaints were not always investigated or responded to in line with the provider's policy, limiting residents' ability to be heard.
Care plans for some residents did not clearly outline safeguarding concerns or how to manage behaviours that challenge.
There was insufficient oversight and governance, with repeated failures to complete actions from previous inspections.
Activities were limited for residents on the first floor due to staff shortages, impacting their engagement and choice.

What residents said

“Residents expressed that they were happy with their bedrooms.”
“Residents reported enjoying the meals.”

Staffing: On the day of inspection, staffing levels and skill mix were sufficient to meet residents' needs, with timely and respectful assistance observed. However, there were staff vacancies being recruited for, and residents reported slower staff response times in the evenings, with plans to increase evening staffing.
Activities: Residents had access to activities such as chair exercise classes and visits from hairdresser and chiropodist. However, due to staff shortages, residents on the first floor had limited access to activities and spent much time watching television. Some residents did not receive consistent encouragement to participate.
Food: Meals were well presented with choices available and respected, including alternatives to the main menu. Condiments were available to support independence, and staff provided dignified assistance where needed. Most residents preferred to eat in their bedrooms.
Dementia: Has a dedicated dementia unit. The centre provides care for people living with dementia. Staff had training in managing responsive behaviours, but some care plans lacked detailed guidance on managing behaviours that challenge. Specialist communication needs were identified and supported.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 3 June 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

3 June 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2026
4 compliant2 mostly5 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 23 July 2026Mostly
StaffingCompliant
RecordsLow risk · fix by 7 July 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 2 September 2026Not compliant
Complaints procedureModerate risk · fix by 23 July 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2026Not compliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 17 August 2026Not compliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsModerate risk · fix by 23 July 2026Not compliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
4 February 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Jun 2026
3 compliant6 mostly6 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 9 April 2026Mostly
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 May 2026Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 6 April 2026Not compliant
Changes to information supplied for registration purposesModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2026Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2026Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 9 April 2026Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingLow risk · fix by 30 April 2026Mostly
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 31 May 2026Mostly
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 6 April 2026Mostly
VisitsCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 20 April 2026Not compliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsModerate risk · fix by 31 May 2026Not compliant
Infection controlCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 April 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
10 compliant3 mostly
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
Notification of absenceCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
PremisesLow risk · fix by 31 August 2025Mostly
Risk managementCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
25 April 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Jun 2024
9 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 28 February 2025Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 15 May 2024Mostly
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 15 May 2024Not compliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 30 May 2024Mostly
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
1 June 2023
Unannounced inspection · published Oct 2023
15 compliant4 mostly2 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
Directory of residentsCompliant
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2024Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 16 August 2023Mostly
VolunteersCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
VisitsLow risk · fix by 31 March 2024Mostly
Personal possessionsCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2024Not compliant
Information for residentsCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlMostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,406

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Rathborne Nursing Home

Private

Ashtown, Co. Dublin· 1.8 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,400 / week
Inspection score: 98
Beds: 120 beds
Phone: 01 912 0070

Elm Green Nursing Home

Private

Castleknock, Co. Dublin· 2.2 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,419 / week
Inspection score: 70
Beds: 120 beds
Phone: 01 811 3900

The Ardmore

Private

Finglas, Co. Dublin· 2.3 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,410 / week
Inspection score: 85
Beds: 89 beds
Phone: 01 880 0900

Firstcare Beneavin House

Private

Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.4 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,449 / week
Inspection score: 72
Beds: 150 beds
Phone: 01 864 8516

Firstcare Beneavin Manor

Private

Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.4 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,449 / week
Inspection score: 85
Beds: 75 beds
Phone: 01 912 3010

Firstcare Beneavin Lodge

Private

Glasnevin, Co. Dublin· 2.5 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,449 / week
Inspection score: 93
Beds: 70 beds
Phone: 01 864 8577