Private

Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet

Tallagh Road, Belmullet, F26 HW71

Call 097 819 40

Fair Deal weekly price

€1,284

HSE list #230, 4 September 2026

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

4 April 2029

Current registration since 5 April 2026

Inspection score

87/ 100

Strong inspection record

Improving

Ranked 7 of 24 scored homes in Co. Mayo · 1 of 2 within 25 km

Leadership and management90

Quality and safety of care85

What went into the score

29 January 2026 · counts 63%12 of 17 compliant · 90
23 August 2024 · counts 38%1 not compliant · 10 of 16 compliant · 83

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Mayo median of €1,284 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Sonas Nursing Home in Belmullet provides care for up to 48 residents, including those with dementia and palliative needs. The home is welcoming, with residents generally happy with the care and staff. There are 24 single and 12 twin rooms, though some twin rooms need reconfiguration to improve privacy and storage. Residents enjoy activities, good food, and have access to health services. Staffing levels and training are appropriate, and the home is clean and well-maintained, though some areas need updating.

Long-term care
Respite
Dementia care
Palliative care

What inspectors liked

Residents are involved in their care and have good communication with staff.
There is a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
Staff are well-trained and knowledgeable, with appropriate nurse-to-resident ratios.
The home is clean, well-maintained, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Residents have access to health professionals including GPs and specialists.

What needed to improve

Four twin rooms have inadequate storage and privacy, requiring residents to enter each other's space to access belongings.
Some areas of the building, such as doors and flooring, are damaged and need repair or updating.
The statement of purpose document needed updating to accurately reflect the facilities.
Reconfiguration of twin rooms has been delayed but is planned to be completed within three months.

What residents said

“Both the management and staff were approachable, and were available to meet with them daily.”
“Residents were found to be relaxed in the company of staff, with friendly, and cordial banter observed.”
“Residents said they enjoyed looking out at the sea and local hinterland from sitting rooms.”
“Residents who shared their views said they enjoyed their food and that meals always met their satisfaction.”

Staffing: There are two qualified nurses on duty during the day supported by seven carers, and two nurses with two carers overnight. Staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate to meet residents' needs, with cover arranged for absences. Staff receive regular training and feel it enhances their care abilities.
Activities: Residents have access to a range of activities including music concerts, light physical exercise, one-to-one support, mass, and newspaper reading. The activities coordinator knows residents' preferences well and activities are available seven days a week.
Food: Meals offer choices such as beef stroganoff or roast chicken for lunch, and various options for tea. Residents expressed satisfaction with the food, and staff provide support with eating and drinking as needed.
Dementia: Residents with dementia are accommodated and supported with person-centred, respectful care. Staff have received training in responsive behaviours and there is a focus on non-restrictive practices.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 29 January 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

29 January 2026
Unannounced inspection · published May 2026
12 compliant5 mostly
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Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 18 March 2026Mostly
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Directory of residentsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 December 2026Mostly
Complaints procedureCompliant
Application for registration or renewal of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
Communication difficultiesCompliant
Personal possessionsLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
PremisesLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Risk managementCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
9 May 2025
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Aug 2025
1 compliant
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A focused inspection of restrictive practices, such as bedrails, locked doors and sensor alarms, judged against HIQA's National Standards rather than the regulations. It isn't counted in the score.
Thematic inspection
Restrictive practices (overall judgment against the National Standards)Compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
23 August 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Nov 2024
10 compliant5 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 22 October 2024Mostly
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 22 October 2024Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 23 October 2025Mostly
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsModerate risk · fix by 28 October 2025Not compliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 23 October 2024Mostly
Risk managementCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 October 2024Mostly
Fire precautionsCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

This is the most the home can charge a week for residents on the Fair Deal scheme. Under Fair Deal you pay up to 80% of your income and 7.5% of the value of your assets a year, and the State pays the rest. Homes may charge extra for things like activities, hairdressing or newspapers, so ask about these when you call.

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,284

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Condition 1: Subject to any prohibitions or restrictions contained in any other condition(s), the designated centre shall be operated at all times in accordance with the Statement of Purpose within the footprint of the designated centre on the floor plan received on 13.02.2026. The registered provider shall only provide for the specific care and support needs, and services, within the facilities as set out the Statement of Purpose, as agreed with the Chief Inspector at the time of registration. Any changes to the specific care and support needs and services provided must be agreed in advance with the Chief Inspector. Condition 2: Only persons aged 18 years or older shall be accommodated at the designated centre at any time. Condition 3: The maximum number of persons that may be accommodated at the designated centre is: 48.

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Áras Deirbhle Community Nursing Unit
Public (HSE)
Belmullet, Co. Mayo· 1.1 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€2,242 / week
Inspection score
71
Beds
30 beds
Phone
097 27 400 / 097 81 174
St Fionnan's Community Nursing Unit
Public (HSE)
Achill Sound, Co. Mayo· 34 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,651 / week
Inspection score
82
Beds
30 beds
Phone
098 450 43
St. Brendan's High Support Unit
Private
Westport, Co. Mayo· 40 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,333 / week
Inspection score
95
Beds
26 beds
Phone
098 36027
Pilgrims Rest Nursing Home
Private
Westport, Co. Mayo· 55 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,247 / week
Inspection score
90
Beds
33 beds
Phone
098 27 086
Sonas Nursing Home Riverview
Private
Ballina, Co. Mayo· 56 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,284 / week
Inspection score
63
Beds
59 beds
Phone
096 92 000
Sonas Nursing Home Moyridge
Private
Ballina, Co. Mayo· 57 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,285 / week
Inspection score
82
Beds
52 beds
Phone
096 218 86

Inspection score

87/ 100

Strong inspection record

Improving

Ranked 7 of 24 scored homes in Co. Mayo · 1 of 2 within 25 km

Leadership and management90

Quality and safety of care85

What went into the score

29 January 2026 · counts 63%12 of 17 compliant · 90
23 August 2024 · counts 38%1 not compliant · 10 of 16 compliant · 83

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Mayo median of €1,284 a week.

How we calculate this score

Every regulation HIQA judged on an inspection earns points: Compliant 100, Substantially compliant 65, Not compliant 25.
Where the compliance plan rates the risk of a failing regulation, orange (moderate risk) takes off 15 more points and red (high risk) takes off 40. Yellow (low risk) takes off nothing.
An inspection's score is the average over the regulations it looked at.
A home's score combines its last 3 inspections: the newest counts for 50%, the one before for 30% and the one before that for 20%. With fewer inspections the weights are scaled up to 100%.
The trend compares the newest inspection's score with the average of the earlier ones: 5 points or more higher is improving, 5 or more lower is declining, anything else is stable.
Homes are ranked by score within their county and among scored homes within 25 km. Homes with the same score share a rank.

Method v1. It uses only HIQA's published judgments, not our opinion, and is recalculated whenever a new report is published.

What the latest inspection found

Long-term care
Respite
Dementia care
Palliative care

What inspectors liked

Residents are involved in their care and have good communication with staff.
There is a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
Staff are well-trained and knowledgeable, with appropriate nurse-to-resident ratios.
The home is clean, well-maintained, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Residents have access to health professionals including GPs and specialists.

What needed to improve

Four twin rooms have inadequate storage and privacy, requiring residents to enter each other's space to access belongings.
Some areas of the building, such as doors and flooring, are damaged and need repair or updating.
The statement of purpose document needed updating to accurately reflect the facilities.
Reconfiguration of twin rooms has been delayed but is planned to be completed within three months.

What residents said

“Both the management and staff were approachable, and were available to meet with them daily.”
“Residents were found to be relaxed in the company of staff, with friendly, and cordial banter observed.”
“Residents said they enjoyed looking out at the sea and local hinterland from sitting rooms.”
“Residents who shared their views said they enjoyed their food and that meals always met their satisfaction.”

Staffing: There are two qualified nurses on duty during the day supported by seven carers, and two nurses with two carers overnight. Staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate to meet residents' needs, with cover arranged for absences. Staff receive regular training and feel it enhances their care abilities.
Activities: Residents have access to a range of activities including music concerts, light physical exercise, one-to-one support, mass, and newspaper reading. The activities coordinator knows residents' preferences well and activities are available seven days a week.
Food: Meals offer choices such as beef stroganoff or roast chicken for lunch, and various options for tea. Residents expressed satisfaction with the food, and staff provide support with eating and drinking as needed.
Dementia: Residents with dementia are accommodated and supported with person-centred, respectful care. Staff have received training in responsive behaviours and there is a focus on non-restrictive practices.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 29 January 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

Inspection history

HIQA judges each regulation as Compliant Substantially compliant Not compliantRisk: Low Moderate High

29 January 2026
Unannounced inspection · published May 2026
12 compliant5 mostly
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 18 March 2026Mostly
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Directory of residentsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 December 2026Mostly
Complaints procedureCompliant
Application for registration or renewal of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
Communication difficultiesCompliant
Personal possessionsLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
PremisesLow risk · fix by 30 June 2026Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Risk managementCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
9 May 2025
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Aug 2025
1 compliant
ShowHide
A focused inspection of restrictive practices, such as bedrails, locked doors and sensor alarms, judged against HIQA's National Standards rather than the regulations. It isn't counted in the score.
Thematic inspection
Restrictive practices (overall judgment against the National Standards)Compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
23 August 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Nov 2024
10 compliant5 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 22 October 2024Mostly
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 22 October 2024Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 23 October 2025Mostly
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsModerate risk · fix by 28 October 2025Not compliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 23 October 2024Mostly
Risk managementCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 October 2024Mostly
Fire precautionsCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,284

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Áras Deirbhle Community Nursing Unit

Public (HSE)

Belmullet, Co. Mayo· 1.1 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €2,242 / week
Inspection score: 71
Beds: 30 beds
Phone: 097 27 400 / 097 81 174

St Fionnan's Community Nursing Unit

Public (HSE)

Achill Sound, Co. Mayo· 34 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,651 / week
Inspection score: 82
Beds: 30 beds
Phone: 098 450 43

St. Brendan's High Support Unit

Private

Westport, Co. Mayo· 40 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,333 / week
Inspection score: 95
Beds: 26 beds
Phone: 098 36027

Pilgrims Rest Nursing Home

Private

Westport, Co. Mayo· 55 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,247 / week
Inspection score: 90
Beds: 33 beds
Phone: 098 27 086

Sonas Nursing Home Riverview

Private

Ballina, Co. Mayo· 56 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,284 / week
Inspection score: 63
Beds: 59 beds
Phone: 096 92 000

Sonas Nursing Home Moyridge

Private

Ballina, Co. Mayo· 57 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,285 / week
Inspection score: 82
Beds: 52 beds
Phone: 096 218 86

Inspection score

What went into the score

What the latest inspection found

What inspectors liked

What needed to improve

What residents said

Inspection history

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Fair Deal price

Registration conditions

Other homes nearby

Inspection score

What went into the score

What the latest inspection found

What inspectors liked

What needed to improve

What residents said

Inspection history

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Fair Deal price

Registration conditions

Other homes nearby