Rising costs and stagnant state funding could leave vulnerable elderly residents with nowhere to go, warns Céile Care chairman Fergus McNulty
Céile Care has been calling for a sustainable, long-term workforce model reflecting the true cost of running a nursing home. Stock image/Getty
Ireland’s independent nursing-home sector is facing a mounting crisis as rising costs and stagnant state funding threaten the viability of several family-run facilities, an industry leader has warned.
Fergus McNulty, chairman of Céile Care, warned that without urgent government intervention, a wave of closures could leave vulnerable elderly residents with nowhere to go. Céile Care, a co-op for family-owned nursing homes, is looking to grow its network from 36 to 45 next year.
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