Under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, in the Health Information and Quality Authority for registration and inspection of categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. The Chief Inspector is independent in the exercise of his statutory function. It is a matter for the Chief Inspector to decide whether facilities meet the definition of a designated centre and are therefore subject to this regulatory regime.
Unit 1, Saint Stephen's Hospital is currently registered with HIQA. Registration details, together with published inspection reports are available at www.hiqa.ie.