The HSE has taken charge of a nursing home in Castlerea today - after serious concerns were expressed by the health watchdog. The Health Information and Quality Authority has cancelled the registration of the facility. Hiqa says it has taken this action in response to serious concerns about the care and welfare of residents. It says Hiqa's chief inspector of social services has cancelled the registration of Fearna Manor Nursing Home, under Section 51 of the Health Act 2007. It says the HSE took charge of the nursing home at 10 o'clock this morning.
Hiqa says it will continue to closely monitor the nursing home to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
The HSE said: "HSE West and North West was notified by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) that it was due to cancel the registration of Fearna Manor, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon as an approved residential care provider on Thursday 9th January, 2025. The HSE in accordance with its statutory role are providing support to the nursing home.
"We wish to assure everyone that the focus at this time is ensuring the welfare of the residents at this private nursing home during this difficult time for the residents and their families and staff.
"The HSE is liaising with Fearna Manor, Castlerea and HIQA and were appointed registered provider of last resort at 10:00am today Thursday 9th January, 2025.
"The HSE is acting as the registered provider to support residents and their families during this time and will look at all options to ensure the welfare of residents in the long term."
As of last June, there were 36 residents in the nursing home. In an inspection at the time, Hiqa said the premises was not maintained to ensure the needs and rights of residents were fully in line with the requirements of the regulations. It said some areas of the centre were found in a poor state of repair. It said the systems in place did not ensure that issues were addressed in a timely manner and that the works were completed to a good standard.
