Carysfort Nursing Home

Staffing

There were sufficient staff with the required skill mix to meet residents' needs on the day of inspection. Staff had training in fire safety, managing behaviours, and medication management, though some lacked confidence in fire evacuation procedures.

Activities

Activities mainly take place in one busy day/dining room on the lower ground floor, which can be noisy and crowded. Small group and one-to-one activities such as sensory fidget activities and watching movies on tablets were observed. There is no designated quiet communal area for therapy or residents preferring a quieter environment.

Food

Meals offer a choice of two main options with drinks available throughout mealtimes. Most residents dine in the ground floor dining room in two sittings. Residents said they were happy with the meals and temperature of food, though two residents reported not always being offered a choice initially.

Dementia

Residents with responsive behaviours had person-centred care plans and staff had training in managing these behaviours.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 20 May 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)