Community Rehabilitation Unit, CRU
The Community Rehabilitation Unit is an in-patient unit for frail people aged 65 years and older.
People under 65 years and/or outside area can be considered by the Consultant in charge on a case by case basis.
The unit performs a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and implements measures to maximize patient’s functional independence and mobility in an effort to maintain community living and avoid hospital admissions.
The CRU service is a Multidisciplinary (MDT) service that benefits the older person who may be struggling at home with mobility difficulties, joint problems, recurrent falls, cognitive issues or a recent functional decline in daily activities.
The average length of stay is 2-3 weeks with some patients requiring a longer length of stay in order to meet the individual goals set by the patient and the MDT.
General queries should be directed to:
CRU Unit Secretary
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services
Harold’s Cross
Dublin 6W
Phone: 01-406 8840
Queries about referrals:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
CRU
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services
Harold’s Cross
Dublin 6W
Phone: 01-498 6232
Mobile Numbers: 085 7110361 or 087 2985053
Email: cru@olh.ie
Queries about current in-patients/ phone calls for current in-patients:
CRU Ward Manager
Phone: 01 4068700 ext. 639 or 815
