A county Roscommon centre for people with disabilities has received a largely positive report from the health watchdog.
An unannounced inspection was carried out at the Apple Hill residential centre in February, the details of which have been published today.
Apple Hill provides residential services to children with a mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism, ADHD and ODD.
The centre is located in a rural location near Athlone.
According to the report, staff demonstrated a clear understanding of residents' individual needs and preferences.
Inspectors observed warm, respectful interactions throughout the centre.
Residents spoke positively about the support they received and said they felt safe and comfortable in their home environment.
HIQA acknowledged good governance arrangements within the service, with management systems in place to monitor standards of care.
Inspectors did identify some areas where improvements were required to achieve full compliance with regulations.
Overall, HIQA's findings indicated that Apple Hill was providing residents with a supportive and stable environment, with many examples of good practice observed during the inspection. process.
