Private

Tinnypark Nursing Home

Derdimus, Callan Road, R95 EF21

Call 056 777 1550

Fair Deal weekly price

€1,269

HSE list #230, 4 September 2026

Registered beds

HIQA maximum occupancy

Registered until

8 December 2025

Current registration since 9 December 2022

Inspection score

73/ 100

Mostly compliant

Improving

Ranked 15 of 17 scored homes in Co. Kilkenny · 15 of 17 within 25 km

Leadership and management74

Quality and safety of care72

What went into the score

31 July 2025 · counts 50%10 of 14 compliant · 90
5 March 2025 · counts 30%1 not compliant · 4 of 14 compliant · 71
20 January 2025 · counts 20%10 not compliant · 2 high risk · 1 of 16 compliant · 32

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Kilkenny median of €1,277 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

Tinnypark Nursing Home is a large, comfortable facility in a rural setting near Kilkenny City, with mostly single rooms that have en-suite bathrooms. Residents generally feel well cared for by kind and respectful staff, and there are plenty of activities and social opportunities. The home is clean and well maintained, with lovely gardens for residents to enjoy. However, some concerns were noted about infection control practices and timely medical care in certain cases. Staffing levels are sufficient, but housekeeping staff were absent on the inspection day and not replaced by trained personnel.

Dementia care
Respite
Convalescence
Long-term care

What inspectors liked

Residents and visitors reported feeling comfortable and supported by kind staff.
The home has a variety of communal spaces and well-maintained gardens for residents to enjoy.
There is a well-developed activities program with group and one-to-one options, including chair exercises and hairdressing.
Care plans are person-centred and updated regularly, with access to various healthcare professionals.
Governance and management have improved with regular meetings, audits, and staff training.

What needed to improve

Infection control practices need improvement, including cleaning of urinals, bedpan washer issues, and laundry handling.
One bedroom had a noticeable bad smell on the inspection day.
Housekeeping staff were not replaced when absent, risking cleaning standards.
Nursing staff did not always respond promptly to signs of infection, delaying medical treatment.
The assistant director of nursing position has been vacant since January 2025, affecting management.

What residents said

“Residents and visitors said they were comfortable in the centre and supported by kind staff.”
“Residents confirmed they could follow their own routine, including staying in their rooms or joining activities.”
“Residents said there was usually something going on in activities and they enjoyed sessions like seated movement to music.”
“Residents were pleased with their fresh hairstyles from the hairdresser visiting the centre.”

Staffing: Staffing levels were sufficient to meet residents' needs on the inspection day, with healthcare assistants working in pairs and additional one-to-one support where needed. Vacant shifts were covered by existing staff, and no agency staff were used. However, housekeeping staff were absent and not replaced by trained personnel, with maintenance staff covering some cleaning duties.
Activities: There is a well-developed activities program from 9am to 6pm daily, including group activities like chair exercises, arts and crafts, board games, and one-to-one support. Residents enjoy the activities and have access to books, music, TV, and WiFi.
Food: The dining room is bright and pleasant with colorful tablecloths and flowers. Residents have choice and enjoy mealtimes in a spacious, well-decorated area.
Dementia: Has a dedicated dementia unit. The service caters for residents requiring dementia care. Staff received training in dementia care and managing responsive behaviours, and there was a positive, supportive approach to residents with such needs.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 31 July 2025. 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

31 July 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Feb 2026
10 compliant4 mostly
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Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 3 November 2025Mostly
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 3 November 2025Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 December 2025Mostly
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
5 March 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Sept 2025
4 compliant9 mostly1 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 4 June 2025Mostly
StaffingCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 10 July 2025Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 14 July 2025Mostly
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 20 May 2025Mostly
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
20 January 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
1 compliant5 mostly10 not compliant
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Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 March 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
RecordsModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
Governance and managementHigh risk · fix by 28 January 2025Not compliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 23 January 2025Not compliant
Complaints procedureLow risk · fix by 14 February 2025Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 30 June 2025Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 14 February 2025Mostly
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 August 2025Not compliant
Food and nutritionHigh risk · fix by 14 March 2025Not compliant
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2025Not compliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
12 June 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Nov 2024
10 compliant7 mostly
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Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 23 August 2024Mostly
VolunteersCompliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 31 October 2024Mostly
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 5 August 2024Mostly
Communication difficultiesCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 1 January 2025Mostly
Information for residentsCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2024Mostly
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 1 January 2025Mostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 9 August 2024Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
27 July 2023
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Nov 2023
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)

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	€1,269

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 dated 25/08/2022. 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: 47.

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Drakelands House Nursing Home
Private
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 2.5 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,281 / week
Inspection score
89
Beds
70 beds
Phone
056 777 0925
The Residence Kilkenny
Private
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 3.5 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,275 / week
Inspection score
94
Beds
80 beds
Phone
056 771 9740
Kilkenny Care Centre
Private
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 4.8 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,245 / week
Inspection score
78
Beds
90 beds
Phone
056 780 0004
Archersrath Nursing Home
Private
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 6.5 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
€1,280 / week
Inspection score
79
Beds
61 beds
Phone
056 779 0137
Mount Carmel Supported Care Home
Voluntary
Callan, Co. Kilkenny· 12 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
Price not published
Inspection score
76
Beds
20 beds
Phone
056 772 5301
Prague House Care Company Limited By Guarantee
Voluntary
Freshford, Co. Kilkenny· 14 km away
Fair Deal weekly price
Price not published
Inspection score
92
Beds
15 beds
Phone
056 883 2281

Inspection score

73/ 100

Mostly compliant

Improving

Ranked 15 of 17 scored homes in Co. Kilkenny · 15 of 17 within 25 km

Leadership and management74

Quality and safety of care72

What went into the score

31 July 2025 · counts 50%10 of 14 compliant · 90
5 March 2025 · counts 30%1 not compliant · 4 of 14 compliant · 71
20 January 2025 · counts 20%10 not compliant · 2 high risk · 1 of 16 compliant · 32

Fair Deal price is about the same as the Co. Kilkenny median of €1,277 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

Dementia care
Respite
Convalescence
Long-term care

What inspectors liked

Residents and visitors reported feeling comfortable and supported by kind staff.
The home has a variety of communal spaces and well-maintained gardens for residents to enjoy.
There is a well-developed activities program with group and one-to-one options, including chair exercises and hairdressing.
Care plans are person-centred and updated regularly, with access to various healthcare professionals.
Governance and management have improved with regular meetings, audits, and staff training.

What needed to improve

Infection control practices need improvement, including cleaning of urinals, bedpan washer issues, and laundry handling.
One bedroom had a noticeable bad smell on the inspection day.
Housekeeping staff were not replaced when absent, risking cleaning standards.
Nursing staff did not always respond promptly to signs of infection, delaying medical treatment.
The assistant director of nursing position has been vacant since January 2025, affecting management.

What residents said

“Residents and visitors said they were comfortable in the centre and supported by kind staff.”
“Residents confirmed they could follow their own routine, including staying in their rooms or joining activities.”
“Residents said there was usually something going on in activities and they enjoyed sessions like seated movement to music.”
“Residents were pleased with their fresh hairstyles from the hairdresser visiting the centre.”

Staffing: Staffing levels were sufficient to meet residents' needs on the inspection day, with healthcare assistants working in pairs and additional one-to-one support where needed. Vacant shifts were covered by existing staff, and no agency staff were used. However, housekeeping staff were absent and not replaced by trained personnel, with maintenance staff covering some cleaning duties.
Activities: There is a well-developed activities program from 9am to 6pm daily, including group activities like chair exercises, arts and crafts, board games, and one-to-one support. Residents enjoy the activities and have access to books, music, TV, and WiFi.
Food: The dining room is bright and pleasant with colorful tablecloths and flowers. Residents have choice and enjoy mealtimes in a spacious, well-decorated area.
Dementia: Has a dedicated dementia unit. The service caters for residents requiring dementia care. Staff received training in dementia care and managing responsive behaviours, and there was a positive, supportive approach to residents with such needs.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 31 July 2025. 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

31 July 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Feb 2026
10 compliant4 mostly
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 January 2026Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 3 November 2025Mostly
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planCompliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 3 November 2025Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsCompliant
PremisesCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsCompliant
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 December 2025Mostly
Medicines and pharmaceutical servicesCompliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
5 March 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Sept 2025
4 compliant9 mostly1 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Statement of purposeLow risk · fix by 4 June 2025Mostly
StaffingCompliant
RecordsCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
Contract for the provision of servicesLow risk · fix by 10 July 2025Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 31 July 2025Mostly
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 14 July 2025Mostly
Personal possessionsCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 20 May 2025Mostly
Food and nutritionLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
20 January 2025
Unannounced inspection · published Aug 2025
1 compliant5 mostly10 not compliant
ShowHide
Leadership and management
Persons in chargeCompliant
StaffingLow risk · fix by 31 March 2025Mostly
Training and staff developmentModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
RecordsModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
Governance and managementHigh risk · fix by 28 January 2025Not compliant
Notification of incidentsModerate risk · fix by 23 January 2025Not compliant
Complaints procedureLow risk · fix by 14 February 2025Mostly
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
Health careLow risk · fix by 30 June 2025Mostly
Managing behaviour that is challengingModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2025Not compliant
ProtectionLow risk · fix by 14 February 2025Mostly
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 31 May 2025Mostly
PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 August 2025Not compliant
Food and nutritionHigh risk · fix by 14 March 2025Not compliant
Infection controlModerate risk · fix by 31 July 2025Not compliant
Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 31 March 2025Not compliant
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
12 June 2024
Unannounced inspection · published Nov 2024
10 compliant7 mostly
ShowHide
Leadership and management
StaffingCompliant
Training and staff developmentCompliant
InsuranceCompliant
Governance and managementLow risk · fix by 23 August 2024Mostly
VolunteersCompliant
Notification of incidentsCompliant
Complaints procedureCompliant
Quality and safety of care
Individual assessment and care planLow risk · fix by 31 October 2024Mostly
Health careCompliant
ProtectionCompliant
Residents' rightsLow risk · fix by 5 August 2024Mostly
Communication difficultiesCompliant
PremisesLow risk · fix by 1 January 2025Mostly
Information for residentsCompliant
Temporary absence or discharge of residentsLow risk · fix by 31 August 2024Mostly
Infection controlLow risk · fix by 1 January 2025Mostly
Fire precautionsLow risk · fix by 9 August 2024Mostly
Read the full HIQA report (PDF)
27 July 2023
Unannounced restrictive practice thematic inspection · published Nov 2023
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)

Fair Deal price

List	Published	Weekly price
HSE Section 40 #230	4 September 2026	€1,269

Registration conditions

Read the conditions HIQA attached to this registration

Other homes nearby

Worth phoning too if this home has no bed available.

Drakelands House Nursing Home

Private

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 2.5 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,281 / week
Inspection score: 89
Beds: 70 beds
Phone: 056 777 0925

The Residence Kilkenny

Private

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 3.5 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,275 / week
Inspection score: 94
Beds: 80 beds
Phone: 056 771 9740

Kilkenny Care Centre

Private

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 4.8 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,245 / week
Inspection score: 78
Beds: 90 beds
Phone: 056 780 0004

Archersrath Nursing Home

Private

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny· 6.5 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: €1,280 / week
Inspection score: 79
Beds: 61 beds
Phone: 056 779 0137

Mount Carmel Supported Care Home

Voluntary

Callan, Co. Kilkenny· 12 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: Price not published
Inspection score: 76
Beds: 20 beds
Phone: 056 772 5301

Prague House Care Company Limited By Guarantee

Voluntary

Freshford, Co. Kilkenny· 14 km away

Fair Deal weekly price: Price not published
Inspection score: 92
Beds: 15 beds
Phone: 056 883 2281

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

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

Leadership and management

Quality and safety of care

Thematic inspection

Fair Deal price

Registration conditions

Other homes nearby