nursing homes

RTÉ documentary made clear that Hiqa cannot assure the public of appropriate and dignified care standards in nursing homes

Abuse and neglect should never be tolerated but Government too has a case to answer on casual disregard of financial realities

Hiqa review last year did not express concern about care standards in homes run by corporate groups, says head of Nursing Homes Ireland

Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Admissions to Portlaoise nursing home, one of two featured in RTÉ Investigates programme on Wednesday, halted due to ‘significant concerns’

French nursing home group has 27 residential homes across the State

Dublin’s Beneavin House and The Residence, Portlaoise, both run by same firm, feature in undercover investigation

Financial contribution to cost of long-term nursing home care rankles with a reader

Family complain nursing home is 50km away but judge says it is the only one that can meet her ‘extensive’ care needs

State support under Fair Deal is available to more people than you might think and can be applied for at any stage

Gifts of up to €3,000 may be tax exempt but they will still be assessed as savings under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme

Eight facilities operated by different providers were found to be non-compliant with tax

Recent figures show almost 1,300 people aged 20-65 are in nursing homes due to lack of community services

Low wages and inflationary cycle for staff on permits at nursing homes render job ‘unattractive’ - report

Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled

Sector still hit by rising running and borrowing costs

Residents at Maryfield facility in Chapelizod, Dublin, among about 15,300 ‘special voters’ in nursing homes and hospitals entitled to cast their ballots early

Man (60s) lacks capacity due to alcohol-related brain condition, court hears

The charge is assessed on the value of assets, not on any specific asset, so HSE will charge on all savings and assets above a certain financial threshold

People need, want and deserve a proper accounting of the successes and failures of the handling of the pandemic

Aperee Living Conna, near Fermoy, criticised after unannounced Hiqa inspection

Treatment of pensions under the Fair Deal nursing home cost subsidy scheme differ, depending on the nature of the pension

With the proportion of elderly people increasing as the population rises, how will the country cope with the health implications of these changing demographics?

Hiqa says ‘systemic risk’ to sector should be addressed as part of an overall strategy for social care in Ireland

Portfolio comprises five nursing homes in Cork, Galway and Kilkenny

Q&A: Family will need formal back of an enduring power of attorney or assisted decision making agreement to act for uncle

Anne O’Connell is one of more than 1,300 people aged under 65 who were described in the Ombudsman’s Wasted Lives report as living inappropriately in a nursing home

Hiqa to cancel Aperee Living Camp’s registration over concerns about its governance and management

Q&A: Revenue allows relief against nursing home costs incurred at a person’s higher income tax rate

Despite progress in Dublin, needs in other regions not being met by State, Home and Community Care Ireland claims as it launches pre-budget submission

An innovative pedagogic move brings the young and old together in a win-win for everyone

Review by independent safeguarding expert Jackie McIlroy was commissioned by HSE in wake of ‘Emily’ rape case

Judge says man ‘manipulated his mother for his own satisfaction’

Q&A: Transferring properties to family members will lower what you pay for nursing home care but only if five years has passed

Nursing home houses 35 residents who will have to find alternative accommodation, while 46 staff will be made redundant

Investment firms have been caught out by rising costs and higher interest rates

Four of the five largest providers in the State are foreign owned

Q&A: Failure to meet the timelines set down in the terms of the loan can see the sum owed rising

Q&A: Woman worries that cost of Fair Deal care if her mother needs long-term care could see her forced out of only home she has ever known

The reliance on for-profit care raises crucial questions about power, cost, the stance of the State and the status of older people