It found nine of the 19 residents living in the centre on the day of inspection did not spend time in the sitting room.

It found there was a shortage of staff, with only five staff rostered on night duty to cover three floors.

52 people were receiving care on site on the day of inspection, with HIQA staff interviewing staff and residents as part of the inspection.

Local Councillors have called for more medical services to be located on the St Joseph's campus on the Dublin Road.

The x-ray unit in St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford performs up to 6000 scans per year.

In the report, the hospital was found to be substantially compliant in 4 areas, partially compliant in 6 areas, and non-compliant in two areas.

Across all areas inspected, the hospital was found to be substantially compliant in 4 areas, partially compliant in 6 areas, and non-compliant in two areas.

As part of the inspection, HIQA staff spoke to patients, staff and management at the unit, as well as observing the delivery of care and record keeping.