Ireland has a rapidly ageing population as a result of people living healthier and thus longer

lives. In fact, in 20 years’ time, one in every 5 people walking down on street will be over 65,
which is a rise from 12% to 22% of Ireland’s population being over 65.
These changes have a significant impact on Nursing Homes in Ireland as nursing homes play an
important role in ensuring that elderly people are being provided with the appropriate care. 
Currently there are over 400 private and voluntary nursing homes in Ireland, who cater to over
20,000 people. Nursing homes in Ireland are registered and inspected by the Health Information
and Quality Authority (HIQA) to ensure that all nursing homes in Ireland are providing the
highest quality of care and services.
This high quality of care does not just refer to ensuring guests have good living conditions but
also to ensuring that a people centered approach which means focusing on each person’s
personality and interests rather than their illness or the abilities they may have lost.
As nursing homes in Ireland steadily increase in demand, it becomes more and more important
that the standard of care continuously improves to not just facilitate resident’s basic physical
needs but also their emotional, spiritual and social needs.