The concerns were raised following an unannounced Hiqa inspection at the nursing home on the 9th of December last year.

The centre received 12 noncompliances and 1 substantial compliance out of 13 categories.

Residents of the nursing home praised the efforts of staff to inspectors.

A significant fire safety upgrade programme was completed in 2018, but further works were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic

Despite resident contentment, the Sacred Heart Hospital & Care Home was found to have several outstanding issues.

The Service is working with the Health Information and Quality Authority to rectify the areas of concern at the centre.

There was just one closure order issued following fire safety inspections across the three counties.

Residents of the facility who spoke with inspectors, praised the staff and commended their commitment in ensuring that they had everything they needed