St. Michael's Nursing Home

Staffing

On the day of inspection, staffing levels and skill mix were appropriate with at least three registered nurses on duty. However, there were challenges maintaining planned healthcare assistant staffing levels consistently, and activity staffing was insufficient by up to 12 hours per week.

Activities

There is a program including mass, bingo, and music therapy, but several residents said the activities did not suit their interests or abilities. Some residents stayed in their rooms and did not participate.

Food

Residents generally gave positive feedback on food quality and choice. One resident described their evening meal as beautiful.

Dementia

Has a dedicated dementia unit. The dementia unit (Memory Lane) has 19 single and two shared ensuite bedrooms. Some communal areas are cluttered and reduced due to conversion of a communal room into an office. Residents cannot access the garden independently as doors are locked or require a key code not displayed for residents. Staff respond kindly to residents with responsive behaviours.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 19 February 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)