Nazareth House Nursing Home Sligo

Staffing

There are enough staff with the right skills to meet residents' needs, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and activity staff. Staff training is up to date and includes mandatory and supplementary courses. The provider has addressed recent staff turnover with recruitment and maintains extra staff for supervision at night.

Activities

A schedule of activities includes music sessions, bingo, art classes, hairdressing, newspaper reviews, and outings to the local town. Residents are supported to attend events in the community and have access to a dedicated activity room with nostalgic items for reminiscence.

Food

Meals are nutritious and appetising with choices offered, such as roast bacon or baked salmon. Special dietary needs are met, and residents can request alternatives. Mealtimes are unhurried with sufficient staff to assist residents discreetly and respectfully.

Dementia

Care plans for residents with dementia include person-centred approaches to manage responsive behaviours. Staff are trained and attentive to these residents' needs, promoting a restraint-free environment.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 9 April 2026. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)