Leading the Way in Residential Care in Galway
Clarinbridge Care Centre
Clarinbridge Care Centre delivers exceptional, person-centred residential care in South County Galway, conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Craughwell, 10 minutes from Clarinbridge village and around 30 minutes from Galway City. As part of Windmill Healthcare, we provide a warm and welcoming home where every resident is supported to live with dignity, independence and respect.
4.9/5
24/7 Medical Support
Focus on Wellbeing & Activities
Nutritious, Home-Cooked Meals
Compassionate & Skilled Staff
Clarinbridge Care Centre
Clarinbridge Care Centre, part of the award-winning Windmill Healthcare Group, is a trusted provider of high-quality residential care in Galway. Located just 10 minutes from Clarinbridge village and approximately 30 minutes from Galway City, our modern care centre is set amid the natural beauty of South County Galway.
For over 20 years, Windmill Healthcare has been committed to delivering exceptional care for older people across Ireland. Clarinbridge Care Centre continues this tradition through a person-centred approach that places dignity, independence and quality of life at the heart of every resident’s care.
We provide long-term residential care, dementia care, respite stays and complex rehabilitation within a warm, professional and homely environment where every resident is treated with compassion, respect and understanding.
- Specialist Dementia & Complex Care Expertise
- Safe & Therapeutic Environment
- Person-Centred Care Philosophy
- Meaningful Living Approach
Our Care Services
Comprehensive Care Tailored to Every Resident
Respite Care and Recovery Services
Our team carefully develops a short-term care plan for every respite guest to support recovery goals, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion during their time with us.
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Long Term Residential Care in Galway
Whether someone is with us for several months or many years, our commitment is to consistently enhance their quality of life through compassion, professionalism, and dignity.
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Complex and Specialist Care
Our nurses are trained in psychiatry, gerontology, and intellectual disability care. Our support staff is trained to work with residents who have complex physical, psychological, or emotional needs. With a well-developed care plan at the core of every case, we ensure each resident’s wellbeing is proactively managed.
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Meadowview Rehabilitation Programme
Developed in partnership with the National Rehabilitation Hospital and Disability Services, our programme includes input from senior physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and specialist nursing teams. We support each resident’s personal goals for function, mobility, and quality of life through a structured, goal-oriented care plan.
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A Purpose-Built Home Designed for Comfort and Care
Clarinbridge Care Centre places comfort, dignity and exceptional care at the heart of every resident’s experience.
Accommodation & Living Spaces
Each resident’s comfort is our highest priority. Our bedrooms are bright, peaceful, and tastefully decorated using calming colours and soft furnishings. Many rooms have direct access to private gardens or overlook our landscaped courtyard, offering tranquil views and a natural connection to the outdoors.
All bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom, nurse call system, telephone access, and multi-channel TV . The home’s layout includes elegant day rooms, a spacious dining room where residents gather for nutritious meals, and a beautiful Peace Room for private worship and reflection. We also provide a scenic walkway through our Grotto — a place where families and residents can enjoy quiet moments together.
Our care centre includes many homely features: a cosy library, peaceful sensory room, and even a resident-run polytunnel garden where those with green fingers can grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables used in our kitchen.
Residents’ Polytunnel
A Dedicated Care Team Focused on Quality of Life
Our experienced team is led by our Director of Nursing, Chris Finnerty and includes staff nurses, healthcare assistants, an activity coordinator, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, catering, and housekeeping staff. We also partner with practitioner allied healthcare professionals such as speech therapists, chiropodists, dentists, and dietitians.
The heart of our ethos is person-centred care. This means that every resident is treated as an individual with their own story, needs, and preferences. Each resident receives a personalised care plan — a roadmap created in consultation with the resident, family members, and our multidisciplinary care team — to support their wellbeing across every aspect of daily life.
Health & Wellbeing
Social Life
At Clarinbridge, life is full of colour, creativity, and connection. We know that joy, purpose, and social inclusion are vital to wellbeing, and that’s why our activity coordinator crafts a full programme of events that reflect each resident’s unique interests.
Residents enjoy art classes, music therapy, dancing, pet visits, group games, and spiritual services including weekly Mass. We also host seasonal events such as summer barbecues, coffee shop mornings with family, and our popular Annual Boccia Tournament, where local community groups are invited to compete.
Therapies
- Physiotherapy
- Sonas Programme – Engaging Dementia
- Reflexology
- Occupational Therapy
- TENS Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Splinting Service
With access to the following:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Sensory Room
- Chiropody
- Dietician
- Dentist
- Optician
- Local swimming pool
Nutrition
Our spacious, elegant dining room is a hub of connection and good food. We serve high standard, nutritious, home-cooked meals made with locally sourced ingredients. Our catering team works closely with our clinical staff to meet every resident’s individual dietary needs.
We offer daily meal choices, including a breakfast buffet with healthy options, and support for residents who may require modified diets or feeding assistance. Residents can dine in the main dining room or in their rooms if preferred — we believe in flexibility, choice, and dignity at every meal.
If you want to give feedback, raise a concern or make a complaint about the care or support in Clarinbridge Care Centre, please contact our Complaints Officer, Ms Chris Finnerty (Person In Charge) on 091-777700
Testimonials
Hear From Our Happy Families
Improving the health and wellbeing of residents in our care.
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.
Resident
Abbot Close Care Centre
I knew I couldn’t bring him home. Social care in the hospital told us about Clarinbridge. Now that he is here it is not a nursing home, it is a home. I never thought I would be in this situation and I never knew a place like this is here”
Family Member
Clarinbridge Care Centre
I would like to thank the staff of Ferbane Nursing home, who take such good care of my brother. They had to learn both what my brother wanted, and what was important to us, as his family. The staff have great attention to detail, empathy, listening skills and understanding of every situation.
Family Member
Ferbane Care Centre
I am very happy at Killeline – it’s a home-from-home for me. My family are very pleased with it here too and they are comfortable with me living here. You are never along for too long here because there is always someone popping in to see how you are and for a chat.
Resident
Killeline Care Centre
My father has been in Windmill House for two years and I can honestly say that the experience has changed both his and my perception of what it is to live in a nursing home. A fantastic team who make the atmosphere that of a large family in a country rural setting.
Family member
Windmill House Care Centre
Our Mother went into Willow Brooke for a few weeks respite, and decided she was staying! With Covid lockdowns, she found being at home very hard and enjoys the company and social events at Willow Brooke. She is always full of news when I come to visit, about trips out or the last bingo game. The team at Willow Brooke do an excellent job every day!
Family member
Willow Brooke Care Centre
Rooted in Our Community
For many of our residents, Clarinbridge Care Centre is just minutes from the communities where they’ve lived and contributed for decades. Our goal is to ensure that this connection remains strong.
We proudly describe ourselves as a community within the community. Residents are actively involved in local initiatives, and our doors are always open to families, volunteers, and community groups. Our care centre has served families in Galway for years — and we honour that trust every single day.
Chris Finnerty
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 Clarinbridge Care Centre.
To book a tour or speak confidentially with a member of our team, please call us today on 091 777 700. 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
091 777 700
Clarinbridge Care Centre
Ballygarriff, Craughwell, Co. Galway, H91 RW18
don.clarenbridge@windmillgroup.ie
