Abbot Close Care Centre – Award-Winning Nursing Home in Askeaton Town , County Limerick
Compassionate, Purpose-Built Care in the Heart of Askeaton
Abbot Close Care Centre, part of the trusted Windmill Healthcare family, is a purpose-built care centre located in the historic town of Askeaton, just a short drive from Limerick City. Set on an elevated site, including two secure, enclosed courtyards — our home provides a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with complex care needs.
Our dedicated, experienced team of healthcare professionals provides long-term residential care, respite care, and specialist services in rehabilitation and dementia support. At Abbot Close, our focus is to enhance the daily lives of the residents in our care — not just by meeting clinical needs but by creating meaningful moments, nurturing relationships, and celebrating individuality.
If you are considering care for yourself or a loved one, call us today on 061 601 888 in confidence.
A Purpose-Built Home Designed for Comfort and Care
Abbot Close Care Centre was designed with care, comfort, and dignity in mind. Every detail of our facility reflects the best in modern nursing home design — from accessible ensuite bedrooms to inviting community spaces. Our resident rooms are bright and airy, tastefully decorated with warm, comforting tones and equipped with nurse call systems, flat-screen TVs, and access to telephones. Many rooms offer views of our beautifully landscaped gardens, promoting a peaceful and homelike atmosphere.
The care centre includes multiple spacious dining areas, comfortable lounge spaces, and a well-stocked library featuring large print books and audiobooks. We host weekly Mass and support spiritual needs across all faiths and beliefs. Whether enjoying a quiet moment with a book or participating in a social event, residents are supported by an environment designed to enhance wellbeing.
Our Care Services
Respite Care Services
We understand that caregivers also need care. Our respite care service offers short-term stays for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalisation — or to provide family carers with a well-earned break. Respite residents enjoy the same high standard of accommodation, healthcare, and activities as our long-term residents, while their loved ones gain peace of mind knowing they are in safe, professional hands.
Whether for a few days or several weeks, our respite care programme supports recovery, relaxation, and reconnection in a compassionate, comfortable setting.
Long-Term Residential Care
Our residential care services are tailored for individuals who can no longer live independently. Each resident receives a personalised care plan designed to preserve independence, promote dignity, and improve quality of life. We deliver 24-hour nursing care alongside a rich programme of social, recreational, occupational, and physiotherapy activities.
Residents benefit from the stability of living in a vibrant, nurturing environment where every need is understood and respected. Our experienced team builds lasting connections with residents and their families, creating a true sense of home and community.
Rehabilitation & Complex Care
Abbot Close Care Centre provides rehabilitation and complex care services for residents with high-dependency needs, including those recovering from stroke, surgery, or traumatic injuries. We specialise in supporting individuals living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and other neurological or physical challenges.
Residents with complex needs receive round-the-clock attention from nurses trained in intellectual disability, gerontology, and psychiatry. Each resident’s care plan is tailored to their unique needs and capabilities, promoting autonomy, restoring function, and enhancing emotional wellbeing. Our activity coordinator and social care practitioner work hand-in-hand with our nursing and therapeutic teams to develop creative, individualised care programmes.
Dementia Care in ‘The Abbey’
Our specialist dementia wing, known as The Abbey, offers a secure and enriching environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of cognitive impairment. Staff leading The Abbey have undertaken extensive training in advances in dementia care and continue to update their skills through ongoing professional development.
This dedicated unit offers individualised care based on best-practice dementia models, with a strong focus on familiarity, routine, and stimulation. Creative therapies, reminiscence activities, sensory engagement, and personal connection are at the core of our dementia care approach. We also work closely with the HSE and other agencies to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
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Dedicated Team of Care Professionals
At the heart of our care centre is our Director of Nursing, Camelia Pop, who leads a compassionate and experienced team. Our home has a dedicated team of staff nurses, healthcare assistants, and a full-time activity coordinator social care practitioner who work collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care. These professionals are supported by allied healthcare specialists including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, and more.
The team at Abbot Close Care Centre is trained in gerontology, psychiatry, intellectual disability, and complex care, ensuring that each resident receives appropriate, specialised attention. Our practitioner allied healthcare professionals work together to design individual care plans that address not only clinical needs but also emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Health & Wellbeing
Our ethos at Abbot Close Care Centre is to promote not only health but happiness. We believe that true wellbeing is achieved through meaningful connections and a sense of belonging. Our healthcare assistants, activity coordinator and practitioner allied healthcare professionals support a wide array of activities tailored to the interests and abilities of our residents.
Social Life
From art and craft workshops to exercise classes, dancing, music therapy, and Sonas therapy, every day offers opportunities for enjoyment and engagement. Our vibrant calendar includes seasonal events, summer barbecues, and regular outings to local destinations such as Bunratty Castle, the Donkey Sanctuary, and shopping trips in Limerick City.
Each activity is carefully designed by our social care practitioner and activity coordinator to enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing.
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Sonas
- Stimulation Therapy
- Manicure
- Reflexology
- Hair Salon on site
With access to the following:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Chiropody Therapy
- Dietician
- Dentist
- Optician
Nutrition
Nutritious, home-cooked meals are at the heart of life in Abbot Close. Our catering team works closely with clinical staff to provide meals tailored to each resident’s dietary needs, allergies, and preferences. We source local ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and quality in every dish.
Residents can enjoy mealtimes in our bright, spacious dining areas or in their own rooms — whichever suits their comfort on the day. Breakfast includes a range of fresh options to suit every appetite and dietary requirement.
Testimonials
My experience and stay in Abbot Close comes as a result of severe orthopaedic fracture. I am in my forties and was taken from hospital to Abbot Close for convalescence. Despite my initial anxiety my experience over the past four weeks has been nothing but positive. I have another month here, which includes Christmas and New Year, and I couldn’t;t be in a safer more comfortable and friendlier place.
From the day I arrived here into a lovely, open and airy foyer I have received the very best of care and kindness from. every member of staff. My needs have been fully met. The staff are very attentive and pleasant and have made the days easier to get through. I take part in the arts and craft sessions twice a week and thoroughly enjoy the after ad interesting tasks.
My room is most comfortable, warm and spacious. I have television, plenty of wardrobe space and a very well suited and comfortable bed. Every member of staff has endeavoured to do the best they possibly can to make every day a safe and happy one.
I enjoy going out shopping with residents and staff, always very well organised and managed. I have my own healthy dietary requirements and the food prepared every day is exceptionally good. The chefs cook beautiful fresh fish, just delicious. I eat either in my room or in the dining room, whichever I prefer on a given day, and am well accommodated in both.
There is always a pleasant and upbeat atmosphere in the home. Although missing home Abbot Close does it’s very best to create a happy place for residents, their families and visitors.
Rooted in Our Community
Abbot Close Care Centre is more than a nursing home — it’s a community within a community. We proudly support residents from across Limerick and beyond and work hard to foster ongoing relationships with local organisations, families, and neighbours. Families are encouraged to participate in life at the centre through regular visits, social events, and care planning meetings.
Our focus is to enhance the lives of residents through purposeful living, warm hospitality, and trusted care. From the first welcome to daily interactions, our experienced team ensures that every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Contact Us
Camelia Pop
Director of Nursing
We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We invite you to arrange a visit and see for yourself the compassionate care, purpose-built design, and vibrant community that define Abbot Close Care Centre.
To book a tour or speak confidentially with a member of our team, please call us today on 061 601 888. Whether you’re planning ahead, exploring respite care, or need urgent support, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Call us today on 061 601 888
Abbot Close Care Centre,
St Mary’s Terrace, Askeaton,
Co. Limerick
V94 F864
Email: abbotclose@windmillhealthcare.ie
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