Latest News Residential Services in the Spotlight na Karuna Home provides residential care for 10 adults who have learning disabilities. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and support for our residents in a purpose built bungalow, which has single bedroom accommodation. The home opened in 1999, is a large detached bungalow set in its grounds about half a mile from Carrickfergus town centre. It is situated close to the railway and bus station and the residents have east access to a full range of local facilities. Cedar Foundation`s Living Options are regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Twisel Lodge Twisel Lodge is a small purpose built residential home for adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. It was opened in 1994 and is situated in Holywood Co.Down. For many of our residents Twisel Lodge is their long term home however as part of the eight person service, we also provide a `respite`facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role. The home is single story and provides individual bedrooms. At Twisel Lodge, everyone is cared for and supported by our excellent team of staff who work closely with a range of specialist professionals such as general practitioners, community nurses, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as required. The staff team provides person centred care to enable residents to engage in activities that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives within their local community. Cedar Foundation`s Living Options are regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)