About Windmill Healthcare

A Trusted Name in Care

For over 20 years, Windmill Healthcare has been providing compassionate, person-centred care across Ireland. We are here to support older people to live with dignity, independence and purpose.

Care, Close to Home

Windmill Healthcare is a family-owned group with a simple mission: to provide exceptional care in warm, welcoming communities.

Our care centres are designed to feel like home, with dedicated teams who truly know and care for each resident.

20+

Years of Trusted Care

7

Care Centres Across Ireland

900+

People in our Care Community

Our Locations

Care Centres Across Ireland

We are proud to serve the communities in which our care centres are located, providing residents and their families with compassionate, person-centred care and support.

Across our growing network of care centres, we create warm and welcoming communities where wellbeing, independence and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do. Each resident is supported to maintain their physical and cognitive abilities while their individual needs, preferences and personal choices are respected.

Our care is delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by dedicated teams led by experienced healthcare professionals and clinical leaders.

At the heart of our approach are our skilled and compassionate team members, whose professionalism, kindness and commitment help every resident feel valued, supported and truly at home.

Our Leadership Team

Guided by Experience, Driven by Compassion

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in healthcare, nursing and operations, united by a shared passion for delivering the highest standard of care.

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Pat Kennedy

Director

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Denis McElligott

Director

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Deirdre Vaughan

Chief Operations Officer

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Airida Downes

Director of Quality, Risk & Governance

Our Journey

Milestones in Our Care Commitment

From our beginnings to today, our journey has been defined by growth, innovation and a deep commitment to the people we care for.

2003

Windmill Healthcare founded with our first care centre in Cork.

2008

Expanded with second centre, strengthening our local community presence.

2014

Introduced specialist dementia & memory care services.

2019

Recognised for excellence in care and resident satisfaction.

2023+

Continuing to grow our services and invest in our people and communities.

Our Values

At the Heart of Everything We Do

Our values guide every decision we make and every interaction we have.

Compassion

We treat every resident with kindness, dignity and respect.

Person-Centred

We honour individual choices and support independence.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency and accountability.

Community

We build meaningful relationships and strong local ties.

Finding the Right Care Community

When it’s time to consider a residential care community, there are many important and sometimes difficult decisions to make as a family.

The care team at Windmill Healthcare understands that every person and every family have a different story to tell, and in listening to and being every-respectful of your story we are here to help you navigate this emotional journey.

Speak with Our Care Team

We’re here to help you explore the right care options for your loved one.