Residents at two nursing homes in Cork were left in bed until lunch due to a severe shortage of staff, according to Health and Social Care Inspectorate (HIQA) findings. The inspection highlighted concerns over staffing levels, with one facility reporting that residents could not get up at their preferred time because of delays in morning care. The situation has raised alarm among both residents and their families, who have expressed frustration over the lack of support. HIQA noted that the staffing levels were insufficient to meet the needs of the residents, leading to a decline in the quality of care provided. The report has prompted calls for immediate action from local authorities and healthcare officials. The nursing home in question has not yet released a formal statement on the matter, but sources indicate that the issue is being taken seriously. The situation underscores broader challenges in the Irish healthcare system, particularly in long-term care facilities.