Inspections were carried out in 17 service areas around the country.

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

The HIQA inspection found that residents in the care home were happy and well looked after

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

Residents were restricted to their rooms after 11 residents and four staff tested positive for the virus

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

The four services were found to provide high standards of care, while some issues were highlighted for improvement.

HIqa inspected 10 hospitals last year during the height of the pandemic.