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HIQA Inspection – Tonniscoffey- OSV-0002452

20 August 2024

Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo

Tonniscoffey designated centre is a HSE residential service providing 24 hour care and support to five individuals with disabilities. The centre is under the management of Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo Disability Services. The centre comprises of one large detached house in a tranquil rural setting which is located within close proximity to a large town in Co. Monaghan.

The Tonniscoffey centre is spacious with the provision of a large sitting/TV room, a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, a utility facility, a downstairs bathroom and a staff office upstairs. Each resident has their own bedroom all of which are ensuite. A vehicle is provided to the centre to accommodate residents' access to community facilities and day services. The house is surrounded by well-maintained grounds and gardens and ample private parking is available to the front of the property for visitors and staff.

Tonniscoffey was inspected by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) on the 30 April 2024 and the report was published on the HIQA website on August 20 2024.

Overall the inspector found the residents of Tonniscoffey designated centre were enjoying an engaging and varied life which supported and promoted their needs and rights. 

On the day of inspection seventeen regulations were inspected and all received a fully compliant judgement.

HSE Disability Services in Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo will continue to work to ensure that robust governance, quality and safety arrangements are in place within Tonniscoffey to ensure high quality services are provided ongoing to all residents.

Last updated on: 21 / 08 / 2024