How choosing a home works
From the first conversation to moving in.
See the steps: How choosing a home worksWhat you can do here
Fair Deal explained
Work in progressHow the HSE helps pay for nursing home care.
Learn about Fair Deal: Fair Deal explained
What to ask when you visit
Work in progressQuestions to ask a home before you decide.
See the questions: What to ask when you visit
Check a nursing home's record
Every HIQA inspection report, one page per home.
Search for a home: Check a nursing home's record
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Welcome to ClearCare
Choosing a nursing home is a big decision, for the person moving in and for their family. We bring together the information you need to choose a nursing home and explain it in a way that is easy to understand.
New to ClearCare? See how to use itOur Mission
To help people make informed decisions, and give informed consent, about nursing home care.
Our Vision
As Ireland's older population grows, more families will face this choice. We want every one of them to make it informed and prepared.
What ClearCare can help you with
What ClearCare currently has
- 546Registered nursing homes for older people
- 1,969Inspection reports
- 26,859Inspection results read
Nursing home list updated 26 Oct 2026, latest inspection included 23 Jul 2026.
In the news · ESRI, 30 June 2025
Long-term care needs in Ireland will grow by at least 60% by 2040
By 2040, 1 in 5 people in Ireland will be aged 65 or over, and the number aged 85 or over is projected to more than double. The ESRI projects that long-term residential care and home support will need to grow to match.
Read more on the ESRI website (opens in a new tab)