Welcome to Teach Altra Nursing Home, North Cork
Overlooking Newmarket in Co. Cork and also serving the nearby counties of Limerick and Kerry, Teach Altra is a purpose built nursing home whose name was inspired by the Irish word for nurse – ‘Banaltra’.

Hi, I’m Person in Charge, Eibhlís Collins Fahey.
I’d love to welcome you to Teach Altra Nursing Home and show you around and answer any questions you might have.
Call us on 029 61166 or use the form below.
How can we help you?
PERSONALISED
CARE
A care plan that puts your needs first.
RESPITE
CARE
Short term stays to allow time for families and carers to rest and recharge.
CONVALESCENCE
CARE
Rehabilitation care after a hospital stay or recovering from illness.
SPECIALIST
CARE
Care for people living with dementia, alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss.
RESIDENTIAL
CARE
Long term nursing home care – your new home from home.
PALLIATIVE
CARE
Compassionate ‘end of life’ care and support for our residents and their families.
Facilities
24 SINGLE EN-SUITE
BEDROOMS
8 TWIN EN-SUITE
BEDROOMS
1 THREE EN-SUITE
BEDROOMS
LOUNGE / DAY
ROOM
2 INTERNAL
COURTYARDS
DINING
ROOM
ORATORY
VISITORS/FAMILY
ROOM
“I like the food, having a room to myself and love the company. I go walking every day and enjoy painting and colouring as I used to work as a weaver.”
Nora May, resident of Teach Altra Nursing Home
“My dad was really happy in Teach Altra and enjoyed his stay. We found the care excellent. We always find him very happy when he comes home, and his mobility improves while there”.
Honora Kelleher, daughter of Teach Altra Nursing Home resident
“I was delighted with the care my mother received and she settled very well. The care staff are 'really excellent' and 'very kind' . Mam would be happy to go there for respite again. As a family member I never felt so welcome in a nursing home setting."
Mary Murphy, daughter of Teach Altra Nursing Home resident
Activities
For the body
• Fun & gentle exercise
• Arm chair aerobics
• Boules
• Putting
• Bean bag darts
For the fun of it
• Sing-a-long
• Dancing
• Pet Therapy
• Ice cream and sweet trolley
• Outings
• Visiting Entertainment
For the outdoors
• Gardening
• Walking
• Outdoor boules & putting
• Outings
For the spirit
• Prayer group
• Rosary
• Mass
For the crafty
• Arts & crafts
• Flower arranging
• Knitting
• Baking
For the mind
• Reminiscing therapy
• Group crosswords
• Bridge/poker club
• Board games
• Jigsaws & colouring therapy
• Reading time
The View from Teach Altra

Call or Email
CONTACT DETAILS
Teach Altra
Nursing Home
Scarteen
Newmarket
Co. Cork
P51 D504
Email: manager@teachaltra.ie
Ph. No: 029 61166

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