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Cork Nursing Homes Face Critical Staffing Failures | Cork News
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Health inspectors uncovered alarming staffing shortages and safety failures at two Cork nursing homes. At Aperee Living, residents waited hours for care due to understaffing, with over 80% needing high-level support. At Cobh Community Hospital, night staff gaps, unresolved past issues, and dangerous fire safety lapses—including no evacuation drills since March and inaccurate emergency plans—raised serious red flags. Both facilities have pledged immediate fixes, from boosting staff to updating safety protocols.
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