HIQA finds Louth disability centre fully compliant across all areas
The report found Anneverna was fully compliant across all areas inspected by HIQA
A residential disability service in Louth has been found fully compliant across all areas inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), according to a newly published inspection report.
The report relates to Anneverna, a designated centre operated by St John of God Community Services CLG, which provides full-time residential care for up to four adults with intellectual disabilities.
The announced inspection took place on February 18, 2026, and inspectors found that residents were receiving “a good standard of care and support”, with all regulations reviewed judged compliant.
HIQA said the inspection findings were positive, noting that residents receive support with “daily living activities, social engagement, healthcare needs, and community participation.”
Inspectors also found that improvements identified during a previous inspection in March 2025 had been addressed prior to the latest visit.
“The appraisal of information during this inspection showed that these matters had been addressed prior to the inspection, demonstrating that the provider had responded appropriately to the identified actions,” the report stated.
The centre, which is nurse-led and staffed on a 24-hour basis, was described as having “a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere” and being “well-maintained”.
Residents were observed engaging positively with staff during the inspection.
“The other residents spent time in the kitchen–dining area, which served as the hub of the home. They appeared to enjoy the activity in this space, where music was playing and positive, caring interactions between staff and residents were observed,” inspectors noted.
HIQA said residents were supported to take part in a wide range of social and community activities, including concerts, sporting events, musicals and overnight stays.
“One example of this was that a resident had been supported in opening a savings account to plan for future holidays,” the report said. Another resident had purchased tickets to Ireland football matches, while another was being supported to go out for food and drinks locally.
The inspection also found evidence that residents’ changing needs were being responded to appropriately.
“For example, concerns about a decline in one resident’s mobility prompted a physiotherapy assessment,” the report stated.
Inspectors praised governance and oversight arrangements within the service, finding “clear evidence of structured oversight and accountability, with systems in place to monitor and improve the quality of care.”
A range of audits had been carried out covering areas such as fire safety, infection prevention and control, medication management and restrictive practice. HIQA found that “areas requiring improvement were being identified and addressed promptly.”
Staff training records reviewed during the inspection showed workers had completed training in areas including safeguarding vulnerable adults, fire safety, infection prevention and control, medication management, epilepsy care, positive behaviour support and human rights.
The report also highlighted the promotion of residents’ rights and communication needs.
“The inspector concluded, after reviewing information and making observations throughout the inspection, that residents' rights were being actively promoted and upheld by their support staff,” the report stated.
HIQA ultimately concluded that residents “appeared happy in their home” and that the provider had systems in place to ensure the service remained “person-centred and safe.”