Hiqa inspectors raise concerns over unreported abuse and cold food at nursing homes

At Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home in Kerry, inspectors raised “significant concerns” around management of the site.

Unreported abuse incidents, gaps in safeguarding training, and cold food were among concerns raised by health watchdog inspectors in reports on 50 nursing homes.

While many homes were found fully compliant with all regulations, Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) inspectors were clearly worried about residents at a number of sites.