§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has any information on the costs of independent homes for persons in need and nursing homes in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. HanleyCopies of a report of a survey undertaken by Price Waterhouse, management consultants during July and August 1990 have been placed in the Library. Information about running and other costs was obtained from a sample of 72 registered homes for persons in need and nursing homes in respect of financial years commencing between October 1989 and May 1990. The key findings of the survey are as follows: 143W
Costs per bed per week1 Sample size Running costs £ Running costs and capital costs £ Running costs, capital costs and profit £ Homes for persons in need 35 Median 102.60 126.10 134.41 Mean 112.03 137.80 146.76 Nursing homes 37 Median 160.17 197.01 209.82 Mean 157.90 194.22 206.85 1 Assuming a 90 per cent. occupancy rate. The present income support levels exceed these figures.