Survey shows huge disparity in nursing home charges

RESIDENTS of private nursing homes in Leinster are paying up to €500 more per week than patients of homes in Connacht.

Survey shows huge disparity in nursing home charges
Wed, 16 Jul, 2003 - 01:00
Catherine Shanahan

The first national survey of private nursing homes has revealed that prices vary hugely depending on location and size, ranging from €328 per week in Co Roscommon to €825 per week in Dublin.

The overall average weekly rate for the entire country was €557. For those staying in homes with 60 beds or more, the average weekly rate was €727.

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