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There is also a wide range of activities available. These include music, exercise, arts, and social events. As a result, residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active and engaged.

Importantly, strong relationships exist between staff and residents. Staff provide care in a respectful and person-centred way. The centre also offers comfortable communal areas and personalised bedrooms, helping to create a warm and homely environment.

Care plans are detailed, personalised, and regularly reviewed. This helps ensure that each resident receives the best possible care.

The service is well managed overall. Systems are in place to monitor quality and respond to feedback. While inspectors identified some areas for improvement, clear action plans are already in place to address them.

Our Commitment to Residents

Orwell Healthcare remains committed to delivering high‑quality, person-centred care where residents feel safe, respected, and at home.

The HIQA inspection report confirms that residents enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Inspectors observed residents receiving kind, respectful, and personalised care, delivered by staff who know residents well and respond to their individual needs.

Residents told inspectors that they felt safe, comfortable, and well supported. Inspectors also noted the calm atmosphere throughout the centre and the positive daily experiences of residents.

HIQA Inspection Report Highlights

The HIQA inspection report highlights many strengths across the service.

Residents have strong, positive relationships with both staff and management. Staff communicate clearly, listen carefully, and support residents with dignity and respect. Inspectors consistently observed patient and thoughtful interactions.

Residents enjoy choice and independence in their daily routines. They decide how to spend their time and where to socialise. Inspectors saw residents engaging across the centre, including communal spaces such as the café, garden areas, and activity rooms.

Inspectors observed a wide and varied programme of activities, available seven days a week. These included music performances, art sessions, exercise, pet therapy, and religious services. Residents spoke positively about the range of activities and their opportunities to participate.

Mealtimes were a particular strength. Inspectors described meals as relaxed, social, and well organised. Staff offered residents choice and support without rushing. Inspectors also noted that staff adapted meals to suit individual preferences and dietary needs.

Staff, Training and Quality of Care

The HIQA inspection report confirms strong compliance with staffing and training requirements. Inspectors found sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet residents’ needs throughout the day.

Staff complete regular training in safeguarding, fire safety, infection prevention, dementia care, and manual handling. Inspectors described staff as knowledgeable, confident, and attentive in their approach to care.

Residents have access to GP services and a range of allied health professionals, including physiotherapy, dietetics, tissue viability, dental care, and palliative care. Care plans are personalised, detailed, and regularly reviewed, with a strong focus on residents’ preferences and wellbeing.

The full HIQA inspection report can be viewed on our website, on the HIQA website, or as a printed copy available at reception.