Westmeath saw the largest increase in the midlands.
An in-depth analysis of HSE Nursing Home Support Scheme Maximum Agreed Prices covering the past twelve months is now available.
The analysis looks beyond national averages, exploring where funding has actually changed and assessing whether pricing outcomes have been implemented consistently nationwide.
Westmeath saw the fourth largest increase per resident nationally at €60, with Laois seeing a €47 increase and €46 in Offaly.
Across the matched homes, the average weekly contract price increased from €1,258 to €1,306, representing an average rise of €48 per resident per week, or 3.9%.
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