The State's health service quality watchdog has confirmed that St Anne's private nursing home near Loughrea in Co Galway, is to close.
This follows an inspection of the home in Woodford in recent weeks.
The registered provider Patrick Cox made a voluntary decision to close the nursing home today.
A spokesperson for HIQA declined to comment on the reasons for the closure but it is understood there is no issue of elder abuse involved. A full report on the matter will be published shortly.
The last report in 2010 found overall evidence of good practice at St Anne's.
But inspectors identified a need for improvement in areas such as care planning, medication storage and prescribing practices and procedures.
Other areas listed for improvement included access to physiotherapy and occupational therapy, provision of recreational activities, inclusion of residents' social and personal needs in care plans.
There are between 18 and 20 residents currently in St Anne's Nursing Home.
HIQA and the HSE West will be making provisions to ensure best outcomes for patients.
