Leopardstown Care Centre

Staffing

Staffing levels were increased with more nursing staff and multidisciplinary support, but whole-time-equivalent staffing was still below what the centre's statement of purpose requires. Interruptions to public transport affected staffing on inspection days, impacting timely food service. Some senior nursing roles were unfilled, and staff supervision arrangements were not fully aligned with commitments made to regulators.

Activities

Activities included live music, exercise programmes, arts and crafts like dessert-making, flower arranging, and pottery classes. Weekly Roman Catholic Mass was available. However, many residents spent long periods with only television for stimulation, and some were unaware of or unsupported to attend activities.

Food

Meals were freshly prepared on-site with choices offered. However, many residents expressed dissatisfaction with food quality, portion sizes, timing, and nutritional value. On one morning, breakfast was delayed for many residents, and hot food was sometimes served below desired temperatures. Lunchtime was observed as sociable and relaxed.

Dementia

Has a dedicated dementia unit. The first floor is designated as a memory care unit. Residents there had restricted access to outdoor spaces and limited therapeutic or sensory equipment in day rooms. Staff were knowledgeable about residents' communication needs in this unit.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 25 August 2025. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)