THIRTEEN short stay care beds have opened in the Falcarragh Community Hospital.
This comes as a result of a major capital refurbishment program which is currently taking place at the hospital on a phased basis.
The welcomed news was announced by the HSE on Thursday following registration approval by HIQA.
A HSE spokesperson said: “These short stay beds will provide step down care to older people following an admission in Letterkenny University Hospital and to those whom require convalescence, rehabilitation or respite within the local catchment area.”
The unit currently has occupancy of 24 beds which is made up of 13 short stay beds and 11 long stay beds.
“The HSE will continue to engage with HIQA to ensure the opening of the remaining beds at Falcarragh Community Hospital once the building works have been completed,” a spokesperson concluded.