How does the nursing home support scheme work?
Under the scheme, you will make a contribution towards the cost of your care and the State will pay the balance. Essentially, the State will pay the shortfall between what someone can afford to pay and the actual cost of nursing home care. This applies whether the nursing home is public, private or voluntary. Any person of any age who needs nursing home care can apply for the scheme. What nursing homes are included in the scheme? Public and voluntary nursing homes are included, and approved private nursing homes are also involved. Approved private nursing homes are homes that have agreed the price charged for care and are approved for the purposes of the scheme. The HSE has a list of nursing homes to choose from, and a patient can choose any home from the list provided it has a place for you and it can cater for your particular needs. Regardless of whether you choose a public or voluntary nursing home, you will pay your contribution and the HSE will pay the balance. How do I avail of t
