Nursing home costs in Co. Waterford (2026)
There are 10 approved nursing homes in Co. Waterford under the Fair Deal scheme: 7 private/voluntary (weekly prices €1,262–€1,315, averaging €1,283) and 3 HSE public units. Under Fair Deal, the family pays a means-tested contribution and the HSE pays the balance — so the contribution is the same whichever approved home you choose.
Every price below is the HSE's published maximum agreed weekly rate, 3 July 2026.
10
Approved homes in Waterford
€1,283
Avg private price /wk
€1,262–€1,315
Private range /wk
The price is only half the number.
What your family actually pays is set by the Fair Deal means test — often far less than the sticker price. Work it out in two minutes, free.
All approved homes in Co. Waterford, by price
Tap the price column to sort. The weekly price is the full cost of care — Fair Deal splits it between the family's assessed contribution and the HSE.
| Nursing home | Weekly price ↕ |
|---|---|
| Dunabbey House The SpringHSE publicDungarvan | €342/wk † |
| SignaCare WaterfordRocklands, Ferrybank | €1,262/wk |
| Kilbarry Care CentreCarrigea Crescent Kilbarry | €1,270/wk |
| Killure Bridge Nursing HomeKillure Airport Road, Waterford | €1,273/wk |
| Carechoice DungarvanThe Burgery Dungarvan | €1,279/wk |
| St. Joseph's HomeAbbey Road Ferrybank, Waterford | €1,280/wk |
| Waterford Nursing HomeDunmore East Road Waterford | €1,305/wk |
| Tramore Nursing HomeNewtown Tramore | €1,315/wk |
| Waterford Residential Care Centre St Patrick's WayHSE publicWaterford | €1,710/wk |
| Dungarvan Community Hospital SpringhillHSE publicDungarvan | €2,074/wk |
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Source: HSE Nursing Homes Support Scheme price lists, published 3 July 2026. Prices are the full weekly cost; Fair Deal splits this between the family and the HSE. FairPath is a trading name of Compound Life Ltd, Ireland — independent of the HSE. † price as published; appears anomalous — verify with the home.