Only six new nursing homes opened in 2024, but Ireland needs 25,000 more beds by 2040

In November, the ESRI projected between 19,505 and 24,975 additional long-stay nursing home beds are needed by 2040. This is in addition to between 2,456 and 3,287 short-stay beds. File photo

Just six new nursing homes registered with Hiqa during 2024, bringing 443 new beds into a system falling short of projected annual need.

In November, the ESRI projected between 19,505 and 24,975 additional long-stay nursing home beds are needed by 2040. This is in addition to between 2,456 and 3,287 short-stay beds.