Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
846. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if, as part of the fair deal scheme, a family or person can choose which nursing home will be availed of; and if the family has the final say on this matter. [45018/20]
View answerThe Nursing Homes Support Scheme, (NHSS) commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the most appropriate settings.
During the NHSS application the Health Service Executive supplies applicants with a list of approved nursing homes. Applicants are free to choose their preferred home from this list. The nursing home must have a place and be able to cater for the particular needs of the applicant. A resident in any nursing home also has the option of moving Nursing Home if they wish to do so.
