nursing homes

Bereaved hoped to get chance this month and last to voice concern over care of loved ones

5.6-acre plot occupies high-profile location on outskirts of Ratoath

Fair Deal financial support for long-term nursing home residents doesn’t count the same money twice

Most people require a nursing-home loan to cover the financial contribution towards the cost of their care, assessed against the family home

Refusal of planning permission marks end of dispute dating back to January 2021

Promised new rent and security-of-tenancy protections clash with rules for repayment of charges under nursing-home Fair Deal scheme

It is financially prudent to consider what the longer-term implications might be

French groups own four of the five largest providers in the State, following a series of deals between 2017 and 2021

Housing shortage and challenges in securing visas add to recruitment and retention pressures

Department of Enterprise looking at rule governing work permits following concerns raised by nursing home sector

Raheny facility being sold as going concern with proceeds used to secure religious order’s two other care homes

Tycoons set to get lion’s share from sale of UK’s Barchester Healthcare business

Allegations noted that medic acted aggressively and inappropriately towards two residents in care home

Health watchdog carried out unannounced inspection in March after contact regarding quality of care

Closure notices issued to 10 nursing homes in 2024 and seven have closed so far, committee hears

Veronica Ayres had settled in Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Co Roscommon, after more than six decades in Liverpool

Since the programme was broadcast, Hiqa has carried out a number of inspections

Beneavin Manor home featured in RTÉ Investigates documentary

Report follows RTÉ Investigates show which made allegations about The Residence in Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Dublin

Department of Health initiates full review of nursing home provider

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