How to fund senior care in Ireland
Official starting points: HSE Fair Deal (Nursing Homes Support Scheme), HSE Home Support, and HIQA older people’s services. Irish public schemes only.
Official sources
- Fair Deal / Nursing Homes Support Scheme — 80% of income + 7.5%/year of assets, €36,000/€72,000 disregard, 3-year 22.5% home cap (HSE, 2026)
- HSE Fair Deal financial assessment
- HSE Home Support Service for older people
- HIQA older people’s services