News Q&A: Planning nursing home care vital for farm viability
Planning can help to avoid the worry that the viability of the family farm will be undermined or lost in meeting the cost of care.
Where an individual requires nursing home care, there are two options: either the individual pays entirely from their own resources for their care, or they can apply to the State through the Nursing Home Support Scheme, generally known as the Fair Deal Scheme, for support towards the cost.
