Nursing homes in Westmeath: prices & Fair Deal list (2026)
Every price below is the HSE's published maximum agreed weekly rate, 3 July 2026.
All approved homes in Co. Westmeath, 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 ↕ |
|---|---|
Killucan | €1,174/wk |
Retreat Heights, Bonnavalley, Athlone | €1,192/wk |
Killucan | €1,201/wk |
Main Street, Tyrrellspass | €1,235/wk |
Ballymahon Road, Mullingar | €1,243/wk |
Multyfarnham | €1,247/wk |
Dublin Road, Moate | €1,265/wk |
Cloghanboy, Ballymahon Road, Athlone | €1,272/wk |
Cluain Lir Community Nursing UnitHSE public Longford Road, Mullingar | €2,208/wk |
Heartlands Care CentreHSE public Clonbrusk West, Coosan, Athlone | €2,309/wk |
How to compare nursing homes in Westmeath
There is no single official ranking of the “best” nursing home. Price is only one factor and does not measure quality. For each home, check whether it can meet the person's care needs, how easy it is for family to visit, current availability, and the latest HIQA inspection findings.
Open any home in the table above for its HSE weekly price, address, phone number, registered places and a direct link to its HIQA inspection reports where available.
Nursing homes in Co. Westmeath: common questions
How many nursing homes are in Co. Westmeath?
There are 10 nursing homes in Co. Westmeath approved under the Fair Deal scheme: 8 private or voluntary and 2 public HSE units.
How much does a nursing home cost per week in Co. Westmeath?
Private and voluntary nursing homes in Co. Westmeath cost between €1,174 and €1,272 a week, averaging €1,229 (2026 HSE prices). Public HSE units are charged at a separate national rate.
Do I pay the full weekly price shown?
No. The listed figure is the full cost of care. Under Fair Deal you pay a means-tested contribution and the HSE pays the balance, so most families pay far less — and the contribution is the same whichever approved home in Co. Westmeath you choose.
HSE public nursing homes in Westmeath
Westmeath has 2 public HSE nursing homes or community units in the Fair Deal list. These are included in the table above alongside 8 private or voluntary homes.
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.