Voluntary

Our Lady of Fatima Home

Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, V92 HW58

Call 066 712 5900

Fair Deal weekly price

€1,252

HSE list #230, 4 September 2026

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

31 May 2028

Current registration since 1 June 2025

Inspection score

82/ 100

Mostly compliant

Steady

Ranked 11 of 21 scored homes in Co. Kerry · 6 of 11 within 25 km

Leadership and management75

Quality and safety of care87

What went into the score

9 June 2026 · counts 50%1 not compliant · 8 of 12 compliant · 84
19 November 2025 · counts 30%2 not compliant · 10 of 18 compliant · 78
20 February 2025 · counts 20%1 not compliant · 7 of 11 compliant · 82

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Kerry median of €1,275 a week.

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

Our Lady of Fatima Home in Tralee provides a good standard of care and supports residents to have a good quality of life. The home is clean and welcoming, with a variety of communal spaces and outdoor gardens. Residents spoke positively about the food, activities, and staff, describing their experience as very good. Some areas of the building show wear and tear, and there are some concerns about fire safety procedures that the home is working to address.

Long-term care
Convalescence
Respite

What inspectors liked

Residents consistently described their experience positively, saying things like I love living here and I tell them all, and the food is excellent.
The home offers a variety of activities including daily mass, games, and outings, with activities staff available seven days a week.
Residents have a choice of where to eat, including a quiet dining room for those who prefer a peaceful atmosphere.
Care plans are person-centred, detailed, and regularly reviewed, with input from residents and families.
Laundry is done on site six days a week and residents are satisfied with the service.

What needed to improve

Some flooring and carpet areas are worn, stained, or damaged, detracting from the homely atmosphere.
Fire evacuation plans are mislabelled or hard to read, and some evacuation equipment is not fitted correctly, posing a safety risk.
Fire drills do not include full evacuation of compartments, so there is no assurance residents could be evacuated quickly in an emergency.
A senior management role remains vacant, leaving a gap in day-to-day oversight of the premises.
Not all staff are up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding and responsive behaviour.

What residents said

“I love living here and I tell them all”
“It couldn't be better”
“I couldn't ask for more”
“There was great variety in the food”

Staffing: There is a sufficient number and skill mix of staff to meet residents' needs, with at least two registered nurses on duty at all times. New staff nurses have been recruited and are starting. Some staff are still completing mandatory training.
Activities: A varied activities programme is offered including daily mass, games like boccia bowling and interactive light games, outings, and residents' meetings every two months. Residents can also relax in their rooms if they prefer.
Food: Residents praised the quality and variety of food, with menus displayed on tables and choice offered at mealtimes. Textured meals are well presented and staff provide discreet assistance as needed.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 9 June 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

9 June 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2026
8 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 31 August 2026Mostly
Directory of residentsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 30 September 2026Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Food and nutritionCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 30 September 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
19 November 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Feb 2026
10 compliant6 mostly2 not compliant
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Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 24 January 2026Mostly
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 18 December 2025Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureLow risk · fix by 18 December 2025Mostly
Changes to information supplied for registration purposesModerate risk · fix by 18 December 2025Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesLow risk · fix by 18 December 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
20 February 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2025
7 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
StaffingLow risk · fix by 3 April 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2025Not compliant
Health careCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
1 August 2024
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Nov 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)
20 September 2023
Announced inspection · published Dec 2023
15 compliant7 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Statement of purposeCompliant
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingModerate risk · fix by 1 January 2024Not compliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 1 January 2024Mostly
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 1 March 2024Mostly
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 14 December 2023Mostly
Information for residentsCompliant
Risk managementCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 14 January 2024Mostly
Fire precautionsCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesLow risk · fix by 14 January 2024Mostly
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.

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,252

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 the floor plan received on 18/02/2024. 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: 68

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Saint Louis Nursing Home
Private
Tralee, Co. Kerry· 1.4 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,275 / week
Inspection score
66
Beds
25 beds
Phone
066 712 1891
Tralee Community Nursing Unit
Public (HSE)
Tralee, Co. Kerry· 1.7 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,545 / week
Inspection score
77
Beds
46 beds
Phone
066 719 9250
Whitethorn Lodge Care Home Tralee
Private
Tralee, Co. Kerry· 3.6 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,200 / week
Inspection score
84
Beds
68 beds
Phone
066 711 9090
Riverside Nursing Home
Private
Tralee, Co. Kerry· 7.2 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,252 / week
Inspection score
87
Beds
27 beds
Phone
066 713 5210
Ocean View Care Home
Private
Tralee, Co. Kerry· 15 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
Price not published
Inspection score
73
Beds
34 beds
Phone
066 713 0267
Sonas Nursing Home Ashborough
Private
Milltown, Co. Kerry· 15 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,262 / week
Inspection score
98
Beds
58 beds
Phone
066 976 5100

Inspection score

82/ 100

Mostly compliant

Steady

Ranked 11 of 21 scored homes in Co. Kerry · 6 of 11 within 25 km

Leadership and management75

Quality and safety of care87

What went into the score

9 June 2026 · counts 50%1 not compliant · 8 of 12 compliant · 84
19 November 2025 · counts 30%2 not compliant · 10 of 18 compliant · 78
20 February 2025 · counts 20%1 not compliant · 7 of 11 compliant · 82

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Kerry median of €1,275 a week.

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
Convalescence
Respite

What inspectors liked

Residents consistently described their experience positively, saying things like I love living here and I tell them all, and the food is excellent.
The home offers a variety of activities including daily mass, games, and outings, with activities staff available seven days a week.
Residents have a choice of where to eat, including a quiet dining room for those who prefer a peaceful atmosphere.
Care plans are person-centred, detailed, and regularly reviewed, with input from residents and families.
Laundry is done on site six days a week and residents are satisfied with the service.

What needed to improve

Some flooring and carpet areas are worn, stained, or damaged, detracting from the homely atmosphere.
Fire evacuation plans are mislabelled or hard to read, and some evacuation equipment is not fitted correctly, posing a safety risk.
Fire drills do not include full evacuation of compartments, so there is no assurance residents could be evacuated quickly in an emergency.
A senior management role remains vacant, leaving a gap in day-to-day oversight of the premises.
Not all staff are up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding and responsive behaviour.

What residents said

“I love living here and I tell them all”
“It couldn't be better”
“I couldn't ask for more”
“There was great variety in the food”

Staffing: There is a sufficient number and skill mix of staff to meet residents' needs, with at least two registered nurses on duty at all times. New staff nurses have been recruited and are starting. Some staff are still completing mandatory training.
Activities: A varied activities programme is offered including daily mass, games like boccia bowling and interactive light games, outings, and residents' meetings every two months. Residents can also relax in their rooms if they prefer.
Food: Residents praised the quality and variety of food, with menus displayed on tables and choice offered at mealtimes. Textured meals are well presented and staff provide discreet assistance as needed.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 9 June 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

9 June 2026
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2026
8 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 31 August 2026Mostly
Directory of residentsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 30 September 2026Not compliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 31 October 2026Mostly
Food and nutritionCompliant
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 30 September 2026Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
19 November 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Feb 2026
10 compliant6 mostly2 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 24 January 2026Mostly
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementModerate risk · fix by 18 December 2025Not compliant
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureLow risk · fix by 18 December 2025Mostly
Changes to information supplied for registration purposesModerate risk · fix by 18 December 2025Not compliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
Communication difficultiesCompliant
End of lifeCompliant
Food and nutritionCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesLow risk · fix by 18 December 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
20 February 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Apr 2025
7 compliant3 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingLow risk · fix by 3 April 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2025Not compliant
Health careCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
VisitsCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
1 August 2024
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Nov 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)
20 September 2023
Announced inspection · published Dec 2023
15 compliant7 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Statement of purposeCompliant
Written policies and proceduresCompliant
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingModerate risk · fix by 1 January 2024Not compliant
Training and staff developmentLow risk · fix by 1 January 2024Mostly
RecordsCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Applications by registered providers for the variation or removal of conditions of registrationCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careCompliant
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 December 2023Mostly
VisitsCompliant
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 1 March 2024Mostly
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 14 December 2023Mostly
Information for residentsCompliant
Risk managementCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 14 January 2024Mostly
Fire precautionsCompliant
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesLow risk · fix by 14 January 2024Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)

Fair Deal price

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,252

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Saint Louis Nursing Home

Private

Tralee, Co. Kerry· 1.4 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,275 / week
Inspection score: 66
Beds: 25 beds
Phone: 066 712 1891

Tralee Community Nursing Unit

Public (HSE)

Tralee, Co. Kerry· 1.7 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,545 / week
Inspection score: 77
Beds: 46 beds
Phone: 066 719 9250

Whitethorn Lodge Care Home Tralee

Private

Tralee, Co. Kerry· 3.6 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,200 / week
Inspection score: 84
Beds: 68 beds
Phone: 066 711 9090

Riverside Nursing Home

Private

Tralee, Co. Kerry· 7.2 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,252 / week
Inspection score: 87
Beds: 27 beds
Phone: 066 713 5210

Ocean View Care Home

Private

Tralee, Co. Kerry· 15 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: Price not published
Inspection score: 73
Beds: 34 beds
Phone: 066 713 0267

Sonas Nursing Home Ashborough

Private

Milltown, Co. Kerry· 15 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,262 / week
Inspection score: 98
Beds: 58 beds
Phone: 066 976 5100

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Fair Deal price

Registration conditions

Other homes nearby