Cost, Schemes & Funding
What care really costs in Ireland, how Fair Deal works, the Seniors Alert Scheme, and how to fund staying safely at home.
Family Advice Centre
Cost, Schemes & Funding
5 guides- 01 Start Here: Topic Overview Start here · the full Cost, Schemes & Funding guide Read the guide
- 02 Fair Deal vs home care: the real cost comparison What each path actually costs Read the guide
- 03 Nursing home costs in Ireland 2026 The full breakdown Read the guide
- 04 Seniors Alert Scheme The free personal alarm for over-65s Read the guide
- 05 Home safety grants for older people What you can claim towards adaptations Read the guide
- 06 Carer’s payments in Ireland What the person doing the caring can claim Read the guide
- 07 Home care costs in Ireland 2026 Hourly, overnight and live-in rates, and the tax relief Read the guide
- 08 HSE home support How to apply, and what to do while you wait Read the guide
- 09 Respite care in Ireland Getting a break, and what it costs Read the guide
Not sure where to start?
Working out what to spend and what to claim can feel overwhelming. Our short assessment gives you a clear starting point in a couple of minutes, no pressure, and we'll happily point you to free supports first.