Residents at Waterford disability care home "lead active and meaningful lives"

The Waterford Intellectual Disability Association's Meadowview care home in Waterford received a strong, positive from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), with staff labelled as "kind, caring and patient."

Residents at the care home "lead active and meaningful lives", the HIQA inspectors found during their routine inspection on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

HIQA carries out inspections in which they speak with residents and visitors to gauge their experience in the care service, as well as meeting with staff and management of the care home to ensure best practices are being upheld.

The seven-resident care home, which is based out of two houses in Waterford, was described in the report as "well-maintained and decorated in a homely manner".

"The inspectors found that the residents were in receipt of a safe and quality service," the report stated. "The residents appeared content and comfortable in the service and the staff team were observed supporting the residents in an appropriate and caring manner."

The care home, the HIQA report stated, operates with a "clear management structure" and the Waterford Intellectual Disability Association staff were praised for their: "Up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the care and support needs of residents. Throughout the inspection, staff were observed treating and speaking with the resident in a dignified and caring manner."

The care home was found to be in complete compliance with all healthcare requirements and the inspectors found that areas previously noted for improvement had been addressed with action plans having been developed to deal with the issues.