Voluntary

St Fiacc's House

Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, R93D825

Call 059 914 3892

Fair Deal weekly price

Not published

This home isn't on the current HSE price lists

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

18 March 2027

Current registration since 19 March 2024

Inspection score

89/ 100

Strong inspection record

Getting worse

Ranked 2 of 8 scored homes in Co. Carlow · 2 of 11 within 25 km

Leadership and management83

Quality and safety of care93

What went into the score

18 March 2026 · counts 50%5 of 10 compliant · 83
30 April 2025 · counts 30%12 of 12 compliant · 100
29 May 2024 · counts 20%1 not compliant · 9 of 12 compliant · 87

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

St Fiacc's House is a small, single-storey nursing home with 16 residents, all in single rooms. The home is bright, clean, and has a homely feel with good communal spaces and gardens. Residents and visitors spoke highly of the staff, activities, and food. The home provides good care for residents with low to medium dependency needs, supporting their dignity and rights. Some paperwork and policies need updating to fully meet regulations.

Long-term care

What inspectors liked

All residents have single rooms with personal decorations, supporting privacy and dignity.
Residents enjoy homemade meals with a choice of two options daily, and the food quality is excellent.
There is a varied activities programme including crochet, cards, music, and bingo, which residents enjoy.
Staff communicate well with residents, including those with communication difficulties, and are attentive and kind.
The home has good communal spaces, gardens, and facilities like a library, oratory, hair salon, and café open to the public.

What needed to improve

Some required policies and procedures are missing or not updated, such as those on providing information to residents and temporary absence or discharge.
The directory of residents lacks some required details, like time of death for some residents and admitting authority information.
The residents' guide does not include all required information, such as terms and conditions of residence and how to access inspection reports.
The risk management policy does not fully cover all necessary risks and actions, including serious incident follow-up and measures to control abuse or self-harm risks.

What residents said

“Residents were very complimentary of the home cooked food and the dining experience in the centre.”
“Residents' spoken with said they were very happy with the activities programme in the centre.”
“Residents spoke about attending the local parade for St. Patrick's day and how they enjoyed being part of the community.”

Staffing: There is a full-time person in charge supported by nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and other staff. Staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate to meet residents' needs, and staff are visible and attentive throughout the centre.
Activities: The centre offers a weekly activities programme including crochet classes, card games, music listening, and bingo, which residents enjoy and participate in actively.
Food: Residents enjoy homemade meals with a choice of two options daily, such as chicken pie or bacon, and describe the food quality as excellent.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 18 March 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

18 March 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Jul 2026
5 compliant5 mostly
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 13 May 2026Mostly
StaffingCompliant
Directory of residentsLow risk · fix by 6 May 2026Mostly
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 13 May 2026Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Residents' rightsCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
Information for residentsLow risk · fix by 12 May 2026Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Risk managementLow risk · fix by 14 May 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
30 April 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
12 compliant
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Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementCompliant
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Infection controlCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 May 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2024
9 compliant2 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 29 May 2024Mostly
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 29 May 2024Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Information for residentsCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2024Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
28 November 2023
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Feb 2024
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)

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.

This home doesn't appear on the current HSE price lists. It may not take Fair Deal residents. Phone the home to ask.

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 floor plans received on 24/10/2023. 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: 17.

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Sacred Heart Hospital
Public (HSE)
Carlow, Co. Carlow· 1.3 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,908 / week
Inspection score
75
Beds
63 beds
Phone
059 913 36470
Hillview Convalescence & Nursing Home
Private
Carlow, Co. Carlow· 2.6 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,263 / week
Inspection score
64
Beds
54 beds
Phone
059 913 9407 / 0599139408
SignaCare Killerig
Private
Carlow, Co. Carlow· 10 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,247 / week
Inspection score
64
Beds
55 beds
Phone
059 916 3544
Beechwood Nursing Home
Private
Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow· 11 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,220 / week
Inspection score
73
Beds
57 beds
Phone
059 972 2366
St Lazerian's House
Voluntary
Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow· 16 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
Price not published
Inspection score
81
Beds
18 beds
Phone
059 972 1146
Sonas Nursing Home Tullow
Private
Tullow, Co. Carlow· 16 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,277 / week
Inspection score
82
Beds
60 beds
Phone
059 918 1500

Inspection score

89/ 100

Strong inspection record

Getting worse

Ranked 2 of 8 scored homes in Co. Carlow · 2 of 11 within 25 km

Leadership and management83

Quality and safety of care93

What went into the score

18 March 2026 · counts 50%5 of 10 compliant · 83
30 April 2025 · counts 30%12 of 12 compliant · 100
29 May 2024 · counts 20%1 not compliant · 9 of 12 compliant · 87

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

What inspectors liked

All residents have single rooms with personal decorations, supporting privacy and dignity.
Residents enjoy homemade meals with a choice of two options daily, and the food quality is excellent.
There is a varied activities programme including crochet, cards, music, and bingo, which residents enjoy.
Staff communicate well with residents, including those with communication difficulties, and are attentive and kind.
The home has good communal spaces, gardens, and facilities like a library, oratory, hair salon, and café open to the public.

What needed to improve

Some required policies and procedures are missing or not updated, such as those on providing information to residents and temporary absence or discharge.
The directory of residents lacks some required details, like time of death for some residents and admitting authority information.
The residents' guide does not include all required information, such as terms and conditions of residence and how to access inspection reports.
The risk management policy does not fully cover all necessary risks and actions, including serious incident follow-up and measures to control abuse or self-harm risks.

What residents said

“Residents were very complimentary of the home cooked food and the dining experience in the centre.”
“Residents' spoken with said they were very happy with the activities programme in the centre.”
“Residents spoke about attending the local parade for St. Patrick's day and how they enjoyed being part of the community.”

Staffing: There is a full-time person in charge supported by nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and other staff. Staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate to meet residents' needs, and staff are visible and attentive throughout the centre.
Activities: The centre offers a weekly activities programme including crochet classes, card games, music listening, and bingo, which residents enjoy and participate in actively.
Food: Residents enjoy homemade meals with a choice of two options daily, such as chicken pie or bacon, and describe the food quality as excellent.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 18 March 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

18 March 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Jul 2026
5 compliant5 mostly
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Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresLow risk · fix by 13 May 2026Mostly
StaffingCompliant
Directory of residentsLow risk · fix by 6 May 2026Mostly
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 13 May 2026Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Residents' rightsCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
Information for residentsLow risk · fix by 12 May 2026Mostly
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Risk managementLow risk · fix by 14 May 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
30 April 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
12 compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementCompliant
Contract for the provision of servicesCompliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Infection controlCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
29 May 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2024
9 compliant2 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 29 May 2024Mostly
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 29 May 2024Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Information for residentsCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2024Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
28 November 2023
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Feb 2024
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)

Fair Deal price

This home doesn't appear on the current HSE price lists. It may not take Fair Deal residents. Phone the home to ask.

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Sacred Heart Hospital

Public (HSE)

Carlow, Co. Carlow· 1.3 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,908 / week
Inspection score: 75
Beds: 63 beds
Phone: 059 913 36470

Hillview Convalescence & Nursing Home

Private

Carlow, Co. Carlow· 2.6 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,263 / week
Inspection score: 64
Beds: 54 beds
Phone: 059 913 9407 / 0599139408

SignaCare Killerig

Private

Carlow, Co. Carlow· 10 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,247 / week
Inspection score: 64
Beds: 55 beds
Phone: 059 916 3544

Beechwood Nursing Home

Private

Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow· 11 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,220 / week
Inspection score: 73
Beds: 57 beds
Phone: 059 972 2366

St Lazerian's House

Voluntary

Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow· 16 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: Price not published
Inspection score: 81
Beds: 18 beds
Phone: 059 972 1146

Sonas Nursing Home Tullow

Private

Tullow, Co. Carlow· 16 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,277 / week
Inspection score: 82
Beds: 60 beds
Phone: 059 918 1500

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

Fair Deal price

Registration conditions

Other homes nearby