Situated on the secure grounds of these Care Cetres are Sonas Villages - exclusive developments of one and two bedroom bungalows offering a new concept in lifestyle choices for older people.

Sonas prides itself on striving to create a home-fromhome environment for its residents. A central social centre, managed by a residents committee, provides a focal point for activities and services.

Designed to the highest international standards, Sonas Villages, managed and maintained by the Sonas company, offer independent living in a friendly secure location alongside services available at the adjacent Care Centres.

Residents living in a modern bungalow at one of the Sonas Villages have their full independence but also have the piece of mind they are located beside a Care Centre offering a full range of support services.

Sonas Care Centres were the first nursing homes in Ireland to receive the Quality Mark from Excellence Ireland for excellence in healthcare delivery.

The Quality Policy is a framework through which an organisation can design, maintain and improve the service it provides so that it can create a quality service continuously and respond effectively to change.

Sonas Group Chief Executive Gerry Jordan said: "The quality mark endorsement ensures we are committed on a daily basis to providing a quality service to residents and their families. And our staff are central to maintaining the high standards that have placed us at the forefront of the Nursing Home sector in Ireland."

A small number of bungalows in Roscommon and Sligo are available to purchase with Section 268 tax relief. And a small number are also available to purchase by owner-occupiers.

For further information on Sonas Villages and our other facilities, contact Teresa Hannon, Sonas Head Office, Cloghanboy, Ballymahon Road, Athlone Co. Westmeath Tel: + 353 (0) 906 474 229.

Email: thannon@sonas. ie or visit www. sonas. ie.