Dementia unit in Killarney nursing home poses ‘significant health hazard’, Hiqa finds

Hiqa has highlighted mould, damp and infection-control risks in the Killarney facility as delays continue in opening its replacement

Hiqa's latest report shows the deteriorating conditions in which older people continue to live at Killarney Community Hospital. Pictures: Jerry O'Sullivan, Radio Kerry

A HSE nursing home in Killarney that remains open despite plans to move residents to a new building is in very poor condition, with mould in the dementia unit posing “a significant health hazard”, Hiqa inspectors have warned.

A public-private partnership between the HSE and a joint company of Sisk and Equitix was due to deliver seven new nursing homes last year.